CITL Blog Category: General

  • Honorlock Update: Enhancing Integrity with New Side-Angle Feature

    Honorlock Update: Enhancing Integrity with New Side-Angle Feature

    As we begin to prepare for the Spring semester, the Division of Digital Learning is pleased to announce a significant update to our proctoring capabilities: the Honorlock Side-Angle Camera. Learn more about how this feature works and how best to prepare students for this new update.

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    November 21, 2025
  • LU Innovations: Empowering Teaching Excellence

    LU Innovations: Empowering Teaching Excellence

    The Division of Digital Learning is proud to present it's new podcast series, LU Innovations, where we take you behind the scenes of Lamar University's Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL). Whether you're a faculty member looking to enhance your teaching, a student curious about what goes on behind the scenes, or simply interested in the future of higher education, this show offers insights into how we're building a culture of teaching excellence at Lamar University.

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    November 03, 2025
  • Five Tips for Large Class Management

    Five Tips for Large Class Management

    Teaching large classes can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this blog, we'll explore five tips for managing large classes efficiently and effectively.

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    October 29, 2025
  • Demystifying Accessibility: A Beginner's Guide

    Demystifying Accessibility: A Beginner's Guide

    The blog marks the first in a series dedicated to Demystifying Accessibility in Higher Education. It acts as a primer, helping readers to understand what accessible design is and why its important.

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    October 22, 2025
  • Guidance: Syllabus Policies on AI Usage

    Guidance: Syllabus Policies on AI Usage

    This post provides sample syllabus language 51³Ô¹ÏProinstructors can use or adapt to clearly communicate expectations around student use of AI-based tools, including Microsoft Copilot with Data Protection. These statements reflect Lamar’s institutional policies and commitment to ethical, secure, and pedagogically sound use of generative AI. 

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    August 12, 2025
  • Mental Health and Well-Being in Higher Education

    Mental Health and Well-Being in Higher Education

    Faculty members often face unique challenges that can negatively impact their mental health. In this workshop / blog, we go over useful strategies to help prevent stress and burnout.

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    February 25, 2025
  • Final Grade Submission: From Blackboard to Banner

    Final Grade Submission: From Blackboard to Banner

    The Final Grade Submission tool in Blackboard has been fully upgraded to work seamlessly in all modern web browsers. Follow these steps to easily submit your final grades at the end of each term.

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    September 23, 2024
  • Guidelines on AI Detection Software

    Guidelines on AI Detection Software

    The Division of Digital Learning is writing to provide you with an important update regarding the use of AI detection software for evaluating student work. After careful consideration and evaluation of the technology, 51³Ô¹ÏProis not currently supporting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) detection software for assessment of student’s potential use of AI.

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    September 19, 2023
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