Introducing our Student Technology Assistant
My name is Greyson Chavez. I’m from Los Angeles and currently studying Software Engineering at Chapman University. I am interested in working in the tech field, and I hope to be a software engineer in the future. Outside of work and school, I try to spend as much time doing the things I love as
YouTube Videos in Canvas May Contain Ads Starting in October
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
Your back-to-school tech BINGO card
I belong to a book club, and this summer we were all about “book club bingo.” We filled out a blank bingo card with different genres and book ideas, and made our promises to read. I’ll admit I’m a completionist, and my bingo card is full, even the box I wasn’t excited about (memoir). One
Redesigned Files Experience in 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.
Being stalked by Read.ai? Steps to remove your Read.ai account
Is Read.ai following you around and trying to join all your Zoom meetings? Read on to find out how to make it stop. Why does Read.ai join meetings? Read cannot join a meeting unless invited by a user. In order for Read to join a meeting, the following steps would need to take place: (i) user creates
Follett Discover introduces Kortext and My Materials
Dear Chapman Instructors, I’m writing to share an update about how students will access their ebooks and digital materials starting Fall 2025. Our bookstore partner, Follett Higher Education, is introducing Kortext, a new ebook platform that will improve the student and faculty experience with digital course materials. What is Kortext? Kortext is a leader in
Poll Everywhere Course Management
Managing interactive activities across multiple courses shouldn’t feel like déjà vu. Whether you’re teaching one section or two, Poll Everywhere’s Course Management features enable new grading methods not previously available for participation or attendance, help you organize activities by course, and allow more efficient roster management. While also enhances how instructors integrate Poll Everywhere with
Sunset of Canvas Badges/Credentials
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
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
Beginning-Of-Semester Canvas Checklist
✔️New to Canvas? A great place to start is the Educational Technology Services Linktree. You will find links to Canvas orientations as well as links to schedule a 1:1 appointment to learn Canvas. ✔️Want to combine multiple Canvas courses into one? Some instructors who teach multiple sections of the same class like to merge their