Canvas Lightning Talks
Educational Technology Services will be hosting Canvas Lightning Talks on Monday, 04/6/20 and Thursday, 04/9/20; Between 3 to 5 PM at the Tech Hub. During these talks, we will hear from Canvas Early Adopters and faculty members who have participated in the ‘Complete Course Redesign’ program. The speakers will share their experiences with Canvas and
Teaching resources to create memorable learning experiences
If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people together to collect wood and don’t assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Recently I’ve been reading a book about how to create memorable teaching experiences, and have been
What Technology and Tools Do I Need to Create a Podcast for My Students?
Did you know that the Institute for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (IETL) has a subscription for faculty members to access the Magna Campus Online Professional Development Video & Resource Library? One of these resources is the Monday Morning 20-Minute Mentor Series! The Monday Morning Mentor series packs an impressive amount of practical information into
Upcoming IETL Video Studio Demonstrations
The IETL will be hosting Video Studio Demonstrations in Beckman Hall 109 this spring to allow faculty the opportunity to explore how the video studio can enhance their classroom experience. Using different tools such as a LearningGlass (www.learning.glass) and green screen functions, faculty members have the ability to enhance their lessons in innovative ways. The
How Can I Cost-Effectively Use Virtual Reality to Enhance Instruction?
Did you know that the Institute for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (IETL) has a subscription for faculty members to access the Magna Campus Online Professional Development Video & Resource Library? One of these resources is the Monday Morning 20-Minute Mentor Series! The Monday Morning Mentor series packs an impressive amount of practical information into
Pronouns on Canvas
Every day I am learning new features and possibilities in Canvas. One reason why it is a constant learning curve is that Canvas routinely rolls out updates, upgrades, and new features to better meet the needs of faculty and students. An example of a recent addition to Canvas that I am pleased about, is the
Teaching Math in Canvas
An interview with professor Duy Tran on teaching math in Canvas What did you teach in Canvas? I was one of the instructors who piloted Canvas before the decision was made to go to Canvas. I taught during Interterm 2019, Spring 2019, and Summer 2019. The courses I built out were Math 109 (Business Calculus)
Merge your courses in Canvas
Why Merge Courses? If you teach multiple sections of the same course and want to manage them all together, this is for you. If you like the idea of sending instructions, deploying tests, or posting content one time instead of the same thing multiple times, this is for you. In Canvas, each “course” contains a “section” of
How Do I Design Effective Combinations of Gamified Elements to Encourage Deeper Learning?
Did you know that the Institute for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (IETL) has a subscription for faculty members to access the Magna Campus Online Professional Development Video & Resource Library? One of these resources is the Monday Morning 20-Minute Mentor Series! The Monday Morning Mentor series packs an impressive amount of practical information into
What Can Engagement in Games Teach Me About Engagement in My Courses?
Did you know that the Institute for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (IETL) has a subscription for faculty members to access the Magna Campus Online Professional Development Video & Resource Library? One of these resources is the Monday Morning 20-Minute Mentor Series! The Monday Morning Mentor series packs an impressive amount of practical information into