New features for Padlet Auto-captions When any user uploads a video or audio to a post, Padlet will automatically transcribe it and add captions. At this time, English is supported however Padlet is working to support auto-captions in more languages. What are auto-captions? Captions appear at the bottom of videos. They provide a written record
We are excited to announce that three new features are available in Qwickly Attendance: QR code check in, seating charts, and absence limits. QR Code Check In With QR code check in, students check in to class by opening the Qwickly Attendance app on their mobile devices and scanning a QR code that displays on
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
This blog post is authored by Briana Craig, Student Technology Assistant at Educational Technology Services. The Creative Learning Experience with Adobe workshop provided an informative and eye-opening journey into the world of Adobe Creative Cloud products. As I entered the workshop, my knowledge was limited to the basics of only a few Adobe products. However, now that I’ve
Dear Chapman Instructors, Did you know Canvas has some exciting changes coming to the Discussions tool? These changes are planned to take effect on July 20, 2024. Canvas created a short but informative video highlighting the new features that come with the Discussion Redesign. Questions? We hope you found this video helpful in what
Chapman University has added a search tool to Canvas. Atomic Search simplifies content discovery for both instructors and students by allowing keyword searches. Here’s what you can expect: Effortless Content Discovery: Quickly find course materials without hassle, making your Canvas experience more user-friendly. No Setup Required: Instructors don’t need to make any adjustments. The Atomic
Padlet is an interactive online bulletin board that allows instructors to use templates such as timelines, grids, and maps to help structure how posts are organized visually. Students can post text, video, audio, images, links, drawings, and more. In addition to the above, here are some reasons why you should consider using Padlet: Virtual bulletin