Author’s note: Respondus LockDown Browser allows instructors to lock down the browser on a student’s device during test taking. Please note not all devices and programs support the browser. Specifically, certain free programs for accessibility cannot use the LockDown Browser. Please review the Respondus LockDown system requirements and accessibility features. Then, verify students have the
Dear Chapman Instructors and Staff, The Educational Technology Services team is excited to introduce our Fall 2023 workshop series: Strategies for Student Success. In alignment with Chapman’s new five-year strategic plan, our workshops for this academic year will focus on the student experience and how instructors can use Canvas and other educational technology tools to
It’s that time of year, when we all begin adding materials in Canvas for our Fall courses. However, before I jumped to do a course copy from a previous semester, I wanted to take some time to reflect on my course evaluations and consider if there were areas I need to change to improve my
Dear Chapman Instructors, Do you like to hold your office hours on Zoom? Would you like your students to be able to book virtual 1:1 meetings with you? We are excited to share that there is now an Appointments tab in Zoom inside your Canvas courses. With this new feature, you can easily set up
What do Chapman students want to see in a well-designed Canvas course? According to a recent survey, they want Canvas to be organized, assignments clearly communicated with due dates, and the course easy to navigate. These findings are in line with a recent Ohio University survey. In April 2023, we asked students to share examples
Have you ever found yourself unintentionally influenced while grading an assignment upon seeing a student’s name? It’s a common experience that many of us can relate to. Canvas has a new feature specifically designed to address this issue, allowing instructors to conceal student identities in Speedgrader, promoting fairness and impartiality within the classroom. By utilizing
Walking across campus with the scent of orange blossoms on the breeze is one of the best aspects of being located in the cities of Orange and Irvine. With Spring comes gentle weather, longer days, and the finish of the Spring term. It also brings one of my new-favorite traditions, which is the student nominations
Do you have trouble getting your students to think about what they are learning and why they are learning it? Read on to see how private journals in Canvas can support student reflection. Neuroeducation applies the scientific method to curricula design and teaching strategies to better understand learning based on evidence of how our brains
To address the climate crisis and promote sustainability efforts on campus, Educational Technology Services consulted with the Office of Sustainability and the Faculty Senate Sustainability Committee to create the Sustainability Microcredential Program. The Sustainability Microcredential Program encourages Chapman University faculty and instructors to consider multiple ways to reduce paper usage by leveraging Chapman resources, the
Did you know that there’s a personal and private storage area in Canvas where you can easily manage and view all the files you’ve uploaded? To access this storage area, click on your profile picture in the top left corner of Canvas, then select the Files link. Familiarizing yourself with your personal Canvas file storage