Tech Tips Help UNLV Instructors Wrap Up The Spring Semester

As the spring semester comes to a close, a few quick checks can help instructors save time, support students, and keep everything on track as they wrap up their courses. The End-of-Semester Checklist for Instructors covers the tech essentials, and these extra tips can help ensure a smooth finish to the term.

Check Quiz and Assignment Settings in WebCampus

• Before finals, review time limits, due dates, and availability windows for remaining work.
• Make sure nothing closes early and students can access what they need.
• For exams, consider question shuffling or Respondus LockDown Browser to support academic integrity.

Avoid Submission Mix-Ups in Panopto

• Close old Panopto assignment folders so students upload to the correct course. This helps prevent confusion and misplaced submissions.

Finalize Your Gradebook

• Enter all grades in WebCampus before the final grade submission deadline.
• Keep your gradebook up to date so students can see where they stand before finals.
• Postfinal grades promptly in WebCampus to reduce confusion and questions.

Make Accessibility Improvements Now

• Run the Ally accessibility checker in WebCampus to find issues in course files.
• Use the Course Accessibility Report to see your overall score and prioritized fixes.
• Make small updates like adding alt text and clear headings to improve access for all students and save time when reusing materials.

ACE Account Access Reminder

• If you’re getting a new phone, set up Okta Verify on a secondary device before trading your old phone in to ensure you can still access your ACE account.

Get Help

• WebCampus and Panopto: Book a consultation or visit the Get Help page.
• Accessibility: Contact the Office of Accessibility Resources.
• Other campus technology (Respondus, ACE login, WiFi): Contact the IT Help Desk.