End-of-Term Canvas Checklist
✔️Put in Zeros for Missing Assignments If students are missing assignments, you will need to put in zeros for those missing assignments so that grades are calculated correctly. You can click on Grades in your Canvas course navigation menu to open the Gradebook and check for any empty grade cells. Some instructors may also use
Lessons from the Ginger Kittens
I recently adopted two ginger kittens and they are a handful in every way–their relentless energy means that at any moment I am likely to have one headbutting me and another one nibbling on my toes. The kittens also have an admirable capacity for finding the cosiest spaces in the house: a small patch of
Enhance Your Classroom Engagement: A Pre-Class Guide to Poll Everywhere
Poll Everywhere is a fantastic platform that can transform your classroom into an interactive learning environment. Here’s a quick guide to ensure you’re fully prepared before your next class. Log in to Poll Everywhere Learn how to log in to Poll Everywhere with Chapman University on the following page: Claim Your Poll Everywhere Account Create
7 Simple Steps for Creating Accessible Course Materials
Accessibility has been a hot topic in higher education this year in light of updated regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Community colleges and public universities are required to be in compliance with these regulations, ensuring that web content and mobile applications are accessible to people with disabilities. Creating accessible
Calling All Canvas Den Leaders!
Are you a Leader of one or more Canvas Dens? Would you like to take your Canvas Den(s) to the next level by… connecting with fellow Den Leaders at Chapman? learning about the work colleagues are doing with Canvas Dens? receiving tips for designing and managing Canvas Dens? Join the new Canvas Den Leader Community!
Respondus LockDown Browser: Tips for Success
Dear Chapman Instructors, Are you using or thinking about using Respondus LockDown Browser? We’d like to share some tips for success to help Chapman students and instructors enjoy a smoother experience with this tool. Not familiar with Respondus LockDown Browser? Learn more about Respondus LockDown Browser here. Tips for Success Create a practice quiz Our
Simple Syllabus Pilot
What is Simple Syllabus? Simple Syllabus is a centralized, template-driven syllabus management system designed to streamline the creation and distribution of course syllabi, ultimately saving instructors time. Here are some key features: Template-Driven: It uses dynamic templates to ensure consistency while allowing instructors to personalize their syllabi. Centralized Repository: All syllabi are stored in a
Canvas Spotlight on Instructors
What do Chapman students want to see in a well-designed Canvas course? According to a recent survey, students desire an organized structure, assignments clearly communicated with due dates, and ease of navigation. These findings are in line with a recent Ohio University survey. Melissa Samaniego of the Chapman University Center for Excellence in Teaching and
Canvas New Quizzes: Control When Students See Quiz Results
Dear Chapman Instructors, Are you using Canvas New Quizzes? We wanted to share that a change is coming to New Quizzes on October 19, 2024. What is changing? In the New Quizzes Settings, instructors will see a Hide results from students setting. This setting is turned off by default. Instructors can toggle it on if
Are You Using Canvas New Quizzes?
Dear Chapman Instructors, Are you using Canvas New Quizzes? Are you using Item Banks? Do your quiz questions contain images or links to course files? If you answered yes to all of these questions, please read on. In a previous blog post, we shared that there is a known issue affecting instructors who use Item