Frequently Asked Questions About Canvas Quizzes
Dear Chapman Instructors, Final exam season has arrived! Below please find the most frequently asked questions about Canvas Quizzes at this time of year. Note: The below instructions are for Canvas Classic Quizzes. If you are using or intend to use Canvas New Quizzes, please see these Canvas guides. How do I accommodate students who
Are You Using Canvas New Quizzes?
Dear Chapman Instructors, Are you using Canvas New Quizzes? Do your quiz questions contain images? If you answered yes to both of these questions, please read on. At this time, there are two known issues causing embedded images not to display for students in Canvas New Quizzes. Known Issue #1: New Quizzes Item Banks
Exploring New Generative AI Features in Adobe Creative Cloud
If you haven’t visited the Adobe Creative Cloud apps lately, you might not realize all the new Generative AI features now available. Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence. It can create new images and text by learning from existing data. It can visualize and generate content to match what you describe. Adobe Firefly
New in Zoom: All Screens Mode
Why Use All Screens Mode? Imagine a scenario where you’re hosting a virtual workshop or a collaborative session where every participant’s input is valuable. Traditionally, screen sharing has been one person at a time, limiting the flow of information and interaction. But with All Screens mode, every participant can share their screen simultaneously, providing a
Understanding Turnitin's AI Writing Detection Feature
Turnitin’s new AI writing detection feature has been the talk of the academic community, as it promises to help instructors detect potential plagiarism of AI writing tools in student papers. However, users have reported false positives, highlighting the need for caution in relying solely on the tool. Rather than using this tool to prevent academic
2024 Creative Learning Experience With Adobe:
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
Preview the Canvas Discussion Redesign
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
How Can I Make My Canvas Quizzes More Secure and Promote Academic Integrity?
Dear Chapman Instructors, If you are using Canvas to deliver quizzes and exams, you may be wondering how you can make your Canvas quizzes more secure and promote academic integrity. Below are some steps you can take as you are building your quiz questions, choosing your settings, and proctoring the quiz. Randomize the Question Order
5 Ways Chapman Instructors and Students Use Our Active Learning Classrooms
Are you teaching in an active learning classroom, such as Beckman Hall 201, Keck Center 130, Leatherby Libraries B14, or Smith Hall 206? If so, you may be wondering how you can use the technology-enabled space to support active learning. We asked Chapman instructors and students for examples of how they use our active learning
LTI 1.3 Upgrades
What is LTI? LTI stands for Learning Tools Interoperability LTI in Canvas: Reduces the time and development cost to connect Canvas with learning tools. Provides seamless and secure access for students and teachers to the learning tools they regularly utilize. Provides a streamlined way to create user accounts and grant access. Reduces teacher workload by