What is Turnitin and How do I use it?
Dear Chapman Community, Turnitin is an originality-checking and plagiarism-prevention tool that can check your students’ writing for inappropriate copying. When students submit a paper that utilizes this tool it compares the text to the database of student work, websites, articles, etc. As of right now, Turnitin does not detect if a student is using ChatGPT.
What happened to Unsplash images in Canvas?
In December 2022, Canvas announced that Unsplash images would no longer be available within Canvas. If you already have Unsplash images in your course, those pictures will remain unchanged. However, you won’t be able to bring in new images. …all previous imagery will be protected and retained. According to Unsplash, any images previously embedded within
Using the AppleTV in your classroom
Nearly every classroom at Chapman has an AppleTV device available for sharing content into the classroom Audio-Visual (AV) system. To use the AppleTV you will need to first select the AppleTV as the input source on the AV Panel at the instructor station in the classroom. Though the panels vary across the rooms, you should
Remembering Pronouns
One of my favorite things to read on Fridays is an emailed newsletter called “Better Together.” Each week it offers five simple tips for a more inclusive work environment. This week’s newsletter offers tips for remembering pronouns. This is something I struggle with! I want to use someone’s correct pronouns, but sometimes my memory, brain,
Classroom Enhancements (and more) for Spring 2023
Today I want to share with you several changes to improve the classroom teaching and learning experience: First of all, we’ve made several additions to the Online Classroom Inventory (OCI) resource. You will find red buttons at the top of each entry that give you downloadable technology instructions and buttons that allow you to book
Getting ready for Spring 2023 | Ways to use Canvas in your course
Welcome your students Canvas offers many ways you can welcome your students. Here are just a few ideas: Send an announcement with your syllabus Create a welcome video Start a Canvas Discussion post and allow everyone to introduce themselves Use Flipgrid in Canvas for everyone to create their own icebreaker video Get to know your
What is ChatGPT? What can educators do about cheating?
Cheating in the classroom isn’t something new. Students use to think they were clever by replacing their water bottle labels with notes or using the back of their calculator covers to hide formulas. As technology grows, it opens more avenues for students to find ways to cheat. Instead of water bottles, students began to use
Canvas Updates
Gradebook Student Feedback Visibility Update Summary In the Grades page, placement for grade distribution, rubrics, and comments have been updated for consistency. The score column displays the assignment score and total score in a single column. Additionally, students view an unread indicator (blue dot) on the feedback button when a new comment is added to
End-of-semester Canvas and Grading Support
Dear Chapman University instructors, As you know, final grades are due Monday, January 2, 2023. As we approach the end of the semester and the holiday season, We recommend that you plan ahead for receiving support or troubleshooting any grading issues. Please review the Educational Technology Services team’s support options and availability. Support options 1:1 Consultation.
Canvas Updates
SpeedGrader Speech-To-Text Recognizes Chrome Browser Set Languages Summary In the Google Chrome web browser, the Speech Recognition feature uses browser-set language to translate speech-to-text in SpeedGrader. Change Benefit This update allows the speech-to-text feature to recognize other spoken languages. Feature Workflow SpeedGrader Speech Recognition Button Click the Speech Recognition button. Speech Recognition Speech To Text Recording When