Dear Chapman Community, To keep our Canvas environment organized and up to date, the Educational Technology Services team has concluded unused Template courses and will continue to conclude inactive Template courses periodically. These courses will be set to read-only, meaning no further edits can be made, but content can still be exported. If you need
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 Canvas Den Leader Community! Sign
Dear Chapman Students and Instructors, We wanted to share the exciting news that students now have access to New Analytics in Canvas. What is New Analytics? New Analytics is a tool in Canvas that provides interactive data visualizations to help students and instructors track course grades, activity, and communication. How can students access New Analytics
Dear Chapman Instructors, Happy New Year, and welcome back! Are you looking to try something new in 2025 to enhance your teaching and your students’ learning? Below are five educational technology tools to consider incorporating into your classes. We hope that the inspiring testimonials from Chapman colleagues spark fresh ideas and creativity. 1. Hypothesis What
Poll Everywhere Course Management is the latest update that enhances the integration of Poll Everywhere with Canvas, making it easier than ever for instructors to manage graded polls with their courses. Enhanced Workflow for Educators Course Management improves your workflow by enhancing individual course pages on the Poll Everywhere website and making them easier to
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
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
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
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
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