We are excited to share that the Canvas Announcements tool has a fresh look and new features. The Announcements Redesign rolled out on July 20, 2024 with the following enhancements. Streamlined toolbar The new toolbar menu facilitates searching, filtering, sorting, and adjusting the view for replies. Search feature You can use the Search feature on
Instructors will find the new SpeedGrader draft comment feature particularly useful, as it ensures clarity and helps prevent oversights by clearly marking comments that still need to be submitted. Within the Inbox, Instructors can add a personal touch to their messages with a custom signature block, enhancing the professional feel of their communications. The new
Dear Canvas Users, We have some exciting news to share with you! You might have noticed some changes in the Discussions sections of Canvas, and we are excited to announce that these updates are part of a redesign to improve your experience. For courses in the Fall 2024 term, you can already see the new
We are excited to share that several new features are being rolled out in Canvas to support differentiated instruction. Instructors can now assign modules, pages, and ungraded discussions to students and sections. These features will be available in Canvas starting July 20, 2024. What are the new features? “Assign To” Button Previously, in order to
Instructors can now create a Padlet discussion board using the new generative AI tools. Consider AI-generated content as a preliminary resource. Utilize “Create with AI” to generate an initial Padlet discussion board, then make any necessary updates, perspectives, ideas, and additions to finalize it. Additional instructors and students can comment using AI-generated images based on
What is Gradescope? Gradescope is an assessment tool that integrates with Canvas to streamline the grading of paper-based and online assignments. “[…] this tool is invaluable. I love the ease in which instructors can make rubrics and use them in assessing exam responses. The grading system within Gradescope is fantastic and there is a high
Kahoot! EDU has introduced its AI-powered Question Generator feature for educators to save time and simplify the task of creating quiz questions for educational use. It allows instructors to upload a PDF file or input a description of the content they want to include, creating engaging and academically relevant quiz games. The hope is for
Starting Monday, May 20, 2024, and concluding on Friday, August 16, 2024, our drop-in support hours for the Virtual Tech Hub are: 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm MONDAY through THURSDAY We will be closed for the following: May 27 for Memorial Day June 19 for Juneteenth July 3 and 4 for Independence Day Drop-in support
✔️Put in Zeros for Missing Assignments If students are missing assignments, you will need to put in zeros for those missing assignments. The easiest way to do this is to open your Grade Center and look for empty grade cells. Some instructors may also use the Missing Submission Policy in the gradebook settings. Resource: How do I enter
Dear Chapman Instructors, Final exam season has arrived! Below please find the most frequently asked questions about Canvas Quizzes at this time of year. Note: The below instructions are for Canvas Classic Quizzes. If you are using or intend to use Canvas New Quizzes, please see these Canvas guides. How do I accommodate students who