LDTI Service Cut-offs

Planning Course Content for 2026

From 2026, Semester 1 and Trimester 1 will both commence in early January, and a six-week Midyear term will be introduced. These changes compress the traditional peak support window for LDTI and require courses to be restructured into shorter offerings. To manage this, LDTI have introduced earlier deadlines and operate with reduced drop-in and just-in-time support capacity.

We encourage colleagues to get in touch as early as possible to ensure we are able to support your requests.  

Requests received after the service cut-off will be considered and prioritised based on LDTI capacity.

Semester and Trimester 1 2026

15 October 2025 - LTS Commence course release process*

1 November 2025 - Deadline for:

• Requests of alternate versions for course copy and merged locations
• Course development requests**
• Video recordings**

9 January 2026 - Canvas Course with assigned Course Coordinators released.

Important:  Anticipate a one-week delay for on-demand support and course edit requests. 

*  Approximate date provided.  Courses will be copied from the most recent offering of the same term type and locations merged as per previous offering.
** Large course development and video projects recorded after this date will not be guaranteed to be delivered by the beginning of Sem or Tri 1 2026.

Midyear and Semester 2 2026

16 March 2026 - Midyear deadline for:

• Requests of alternate versions for course copy and merged locations
• Course development requests*
• Video recordings*

8 May 2026 - Semester 2 deadline for:

• Requests of alternate versions for course copy and merged locations
• Course development requests*
• Video recordings*

11 May 2026 - Final date for Midyear Canvas course with assigned Course Coordinators released

3 August 2026 - Final date for Semester 2 and Trimester 3 Canvas course with assigned Course Coordinators released

Important:  Anticipate a one-week delay for on-demand support and course edit requests.

* Large course development and video projects recorded after this date will not be guaranteed to be delivered by the beginning of Sem or Tri 1 2026.

To assist with course revision considerations, we have created the revision principles resource.
To book a consult, recording or make changes to your 2026 course contact LDTI@newcastle.edu.au.

Review our upcoming workshops and teaching resources for more assistance.  Our Course Site Quality Principles provide support for the creation of high-quality Canvas course sites.

Other Enquiries

If your enquiry is not covered within LDTI, the following resources may help address commonly asked questions:

• Zoom upgrades to teaching spaces - DTS AV refresh information.
• Classroom technology support - call DTS on 49215579.
• Adverse Circumstances - SharePoint site including FAQs and resources.
• Course Outlines - SharePoint folder for uploading your Course Outlines.
• NUSTAR final grades:  "How to" guide.

Download a PDF of the Semester and Trimester 1 dates

Download a PDF of the Midyear and Semester 2 dates