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
Important Updates to PollEverywhere
PollEverywhere is hard at work on some exciting new visual updates. They are refreshing the visual design of many of the activity types so that PollEverywhere has a cleaner and more visually appealing look. This visual redesign will launch in January 2023. Here is a quick overview of some of the new visual features that
Where Learning Happens
Recently I had the pleasure of traveling to Portugal and visiting one of the world’s most beautiful libraries, the Joanina Library at the University of Coimbra. Of course I was enthralled by the grandeur of the space and the promise of knowledge housed within the covers of its impressive antique book collections. I was also
Teaching Untethered
Last year we posted Teaching Untethered: Step away from the podium. We want to now review how students can benefit from the technology in our Chapman classrooms. More and more learners are now bringing their digital devices, such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones, into the classroom. Instructors can use these devices to engage the classroom,
Introducing our Student Technology Assistant
Henessy Ochoa Hey! My name is Henessy! My major is currently “undecided,” however, I am interested in working as either a criminal psychologist or the public liaison for the FBI. Outside school, I love rollerblading and ice skating; it is a time when I do not have to worry about anything. Working at IS&T is
New Opportunities for Creative Cloud Training
Chapman Faculty and Staff have multiple, free opportunities for Adobe Creative Cloud training this fall and spring. Register for one or all six! Academic Faculty Taster Session Tuesday Nov 29 2022, 1pm – 2pm PST In this introductory session you’ll explore how you can supercharge your creativity in Higher Education and learn the essentials of
Welcoming our New Instructional Technologist
Educational Technology Services is excited to welcome the newest member to our IS&T family, Shannon Muramoto. Shannon holds a B.A. in Mathematics and M.S. Ed. in Secondary Education with an emphasis in mathematics from California State University, Fullerton. She is a National Board Certified teacher and has over 10 years of teaching Mathematics in a
Canvas Updates
Rich Content Editor External Link Icon Update Summary The icon identifying the use of external links has been updated. Change Benefit This updates the icon to the modern INST-UI version. Feature Workflow External Link Icon When an external link is used, the updated icon displays. RCE Icon Maker Use Custom Images in Icons Summary Instructors