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Turnitin Draft Coach Now Available for Chapman Users

December 1, 2025 by | Faculty

Dear Chapman Community, We are excited to share that Turnitin Draft Coach is now available for all Chapman University staff, students, and instructors who use Microsoft Word and Google Docs. This tool helps writers refine their work before submission by checking for similarity, citations, and grammar, all within the document. Key Features Similarity Reports –

Padlet for Schools New Features

September 30, 2025 by | Faculty

Emoji reactions Emoji reactions are now available for new padlets. Every post can be reacted to with any emoji from the Padlet set. Emoji reactions details. New table format The table format gives you the organizational power of a spreadsheet. Every column understands its data type and gives you powerful ways to organize information through

YouTube Videos in Canvas May Contain Ads Starting in October

August 13, 2025 by | Canvas

Previously, sharing a YouTube video in Canvas would prevent ads from appearing, allowing for a cleaner viewing experience. However, that will no longer be the case due to a change in how Instructure (Canvas) works with YouTube. What’s Changing Starting October 31st, 2025 (note: originally September 22nd), YouTube videos embedded in Canvas may begin displaying

Redesigned Files Experience in Canvas

July 25, 2025 by | Canvas

Canvas has launched a redesigned Files experience across both course and user Files, aimed at making file management simpler and more accessible for everyone. Prefer the Old Files Page? You Can Still Use It (for Now) If you’re more comfortable with the classic layout, you can switch back using the Switch to Old Files Page button.

Sunset of Canvas Badges/Credentials

June 16, 2025 by | Canvas

Dear Chapman Instructors and Staff, Since Chapman’s adoption of Canvas as our Learning Management System, we have had the free version of Canvas Badges/Credentials, which allows Teachers and Den Leaders to recognize learner accomplishments by awarding digital badges. On June 13, 2025, Canvas announced that it will be discontinuing the free version of its Badges/Credentials

Process for Canvas Access for Student Assistants

May 31, 2025 by | Canvas

Dear Chapman Instructors and Staff, Do you need to add a student to a Canvas course in some type of Assistant or Grader or Tutor role? Please read on to learn how to get Canvas access for your student assistants. Undergraduate Student Workers Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders and Tutors For SI Leaders and Tutors, please

Concluding Unused Canvas Templates

March 27, 2025 by | Canvas

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

Enhance Your Classroom Engagement: A Pre-Class Guide to Poll Everywhere

November 26, 2024 by | Faculty

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

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