Access for All: Designing Accessible Courses from Day One

Building a Culture of Academic Integrity in the Age of AI

In this episode of the UM3D Podcast, host Trish Lange sits down with Dr. Barrett Schwarz, Director of Academic Teaching and Learning Support at UM3D. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of academic integrity in higher education and how both faculty and students can navigate the gray areas created by new technologies like generative AI. From scaffolding assignments and designing authentic assessments to ethical concerns around surveillance tools, Dr. Schwarz offers practical strategies for building a culture of trust, responsibility, and student success. Resources: Generative AI: Sample Gen AI statement to include in your course syllabus [https://www.memphis.edu/um3d/resources/genaisyllabus.php] Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education [https://libguides.memphis.edu/ai] Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy [https://www.memphis.edu/fcbe/resources/policies/ai.php] Academic Integrity: Academic Integrity Strategies [https://www.memphis.edu/um3d/resources/academic_integrity.php] Keep Integrity High [https://www.memphis.edu/umtech/student_success/integrity.php]

Raising the Bar on Accessibility: Sensus Access in Action

Sensus Access takes center stage in this episode as UM3D’s Sarah Catherine Marshall and Dr. Lavonnie Perry Claybon unpack how this powerful self‑service tool is transforming digital accessibility at the University of Memphis. From converting scanned PDFs into searchable text to generating audiobooks, braille, e‑books, large‑print files, and even translated versions, the conversation highlights how Sensus Access removes barriers for students with disabilities andsupports diverse learning preferences across campus. With practical insights on how it works in Canvas, real‑world use cases, and a deeper look at its role in universal design for learning, this episode offers a compelling look at how one tool can make course materials more inclusive, flexible, and student‑centered. Resource Links: * SensusAccess Web Form (University of Memphis) https://sensusaccess.com/web3/memphis [https://sensusaccess.com/web3/memphis] * Upload course files and instantly convert them into accessible alternative formats. * UM3D: Instructional Design & Accessibility Support https://www.memphis.edu/um3d [https://www.memphis.edu/um3d] * Consultations, workshops, and resources for creating accessible, high‑quality learning materials. * SensusAccess Main Website https://www.sensusaccess.com [https://www.sensusaccess.com] * Learn more about the tool’s capabilities, supported formats, and documentation. * CAST: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines https://udlguidelines.cast.org [https://udlguidelines.cast.org] * Explore the UDL framework that supports flexible, inclusive learning design. * University of Memphis Accessibility Resources https://www.memphis.edu/accessibility [https://www.memphis.edu/accessibility] * Campus-wide guidance on digital accessibility, compliance, and best practices.

Access for All: Designing Accessible Courses from Day One

In this episode of the UM3D Podcast, host Lavonnie Perry-Claybon sits down with Jaafar Al-Azaawi, Access Coordinator for Disability Resources for Students (DRS) at the University of Memphis, to unpack the critical difference between accessibility and accommodations in higher education. Jaafar walks faculty through the student accommodation request process, highlights key tools and resources available through DRS — including Sensus Access — and addresses common faculty concerns around workload and fairness. The conversation wraps up with practical, actionable strategies for designing accessible courses from day one. Whether you are new to accessibility or looking to strengthen your current practice, this episode reminds us that accessibility is smart design — and that faculty, DRS, and UM3D are all partners in making it happen. Resource Links: UofM Disability Resources for Students (DRS): https://memphis.edu/drs [https://memphis.edu/drs] UM3D: https://memphis.edu/um3d [https://memphis.edu/um3d] Canvas Commons | M50 Template: https://lor.instructure.com/resources/37015d72712c4c3b94bf0abd1df81d73?shared [https://lor.instructure.com/resources/37015d72712c4c3b94bf0abd1df81d73?shared] Sensus Access: https://www.sensusaccess.com [https://www.sensusaccess.com] Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines: https://udlguidelines.cast.org [https://udlguidelines.cast.org]

Elevating Student Engagement: The Power of Perusall's Interactive Annotations

In "Elevating Student Engagement: The Power of Perusall's Interactive Annotations," we dive into the innovative world of social learning platforms with Dr. Steve Zanskas, Associate Dean and counseling professor at the University of Memphis. Tired of unopened textbooks and lifeless discussion boards? This episode reveals how Perusall revolutionizes student engagement through interactive annotation features that connect students with course content, peers, and instructors simultaneously. Dr. Zanskas shares his journey from Perusall novice to advocate, offering candid insights about implementation challenges, effective assignment design, and leveraging automated grading. Whether you're teaching asynchronous online courses or looking to enhance in-person instruction, you'll discover practical strategies for using Perusall's commenting, highlighting, and analytics tools to create meaningful learning experiences. This 20-minute conversation provides both the inspiration and practical know-how faculty need to transform passive reading into dynamic collaborative learning. Resource Links: * UM3D - https://memphis.edu/um3d [https://memphis.edu/um3d] * Perusall Official Website - https://www.perusall.com/ [https://www.perusall.com/] * Perusall Knowledge Base - https://support.perusall.com/hc/en-us [https://support.perusall.com/hc/en-us] * Perusall Support - https://app.perusall.com/support [https://app.perusall.com/support] * Perusall Community - https://www.perusall.com/perushall-community [https://www.perusall.com/perushall-community] * Perusall Academy – Webinar Training - https://www.perusall.com/academy [https://www.perusall.com/academy] * Perusall YouTube Playlists - https://www.youtube.com/@perusallapp/playlists [https://www.youtube.com/@perusallapp/playlists]

Beyond the Blueprint: Transforming Course Design with the UM3D M50 Template

In this illuminating episode of the UM3D Podcast, host Lavonnie Perry Claybon sits down with Dr. Jason Sasser, clinical professor and Director of the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at the Loewenberg College of Nursing, who adapted UM3D’s M50 course design template specifically for the MSN program. The conversation explores how standardized course templates can be customized to meet discipline-specific needs while maintaining consistency across a program. Jason shares valuable insights about faculty adoption strategies, the importance of student feedback in the customization process, and the tangible improvements in student engagement and learning outcomes. This practical discussion offers key takeaways for instructional designers and faculty considering similar template adaptations, emphasizing consistency, structure, and student satisfaction as critical elements of successful online course design in higher education. Resource Links: * UM3D: https://memphis.edu/um3d [https://memphis.edu/um3d] * UM3D Course Design Resources: https://www.memphis.edu/um3d/coursedesign [https://www.memphis.edu/um3d/coursedesign] * Loewenberg College of Nursing: https://memphis.edu/nursing [https://memphis.edu/nursing] * Canvas Commons | M50 Template: https://lor.instructure.com/resources/37015d72712c4c3b94bf0abd1df81d73?shared [https://lor.instructure.com/resources/37015d72712c4c3b94bf0abd1df81d73?shared] * 5E Model of Instruction: https://www.sdcoe.net/ngss/evidence-based-practices/5e-model-of-instruction [https://www.sdcoe.net/ngss/evidence-based-practices/5e-model-of-instruction]