Hidden Mysteries of Canvas: Canvas Chat
Did you know there is a chat feature in Canvas? Here are some ideas on how you can use it: Quickly share links Have you ever needed to share a long link to a roomful of students but forgot to put the link in Canvas? Or what if a student wants to share a link
Hidden Mysteries of Canvas: Navigating Your Canvas Gradebook with Filters
Navigating through the maze of columns and boxes in the Canvas Gradebook can sometimes feel like a daunting task. Have you ever wished for a way to streamline your view, focusing on what matters most? Well, you’re in luck! We’ve got a not-so-secret trick up our sleeves to help you declutter your Gradebook: Canvas Gradebook
Apple Devices iWork App Files Can Now Be Viewed In Canvas
Canvas LMS users who use Apple devices can now enjoy a more streamlined experience thanks to a recent enhancement. The new feature enables students and instructors to interact with files from iWork apps like Keynote, Pages, and Numbers directly in Canvas, simplifying the submission process for assignments and making grading even more efficient for teachers.
My students have already submitted an assignment in Canvas. Can I still use Turnitin to check for originality?
Dear Chapman Instructors, You may find this blog post helpful if: You created an assignment in your Canvas course, but you weren’t sure how to create a Turnitin assignment, or you forgot to select Turnitin in the assignment details. Your students have already submitted the assignment. You would now like to use Turnitin to check
Using Canvas Quizzes?
Are you interested in creating a quiz/exam that your students will take online in your Canvas course? Below please find the most frequently asked questions about Quizzes in Canvas. Need support with Canvas Quizzes? The Educational Technology Services team is here to help! Stop by during our virtual drop-in support hours or schedule a 1:1
Respondus LockDown Browser
Author’s note: Respondus LockDown Browser allows instructors to lock down the browser on a student’s device during test taking. Please note not all devices and programs support the browser. Specifically, certain free programs for accessibility cannot use the LockDown Browser. Please review the Respondus LockDown system requirements and accessibility features. Then, verify students have the
Pilot: Atomic Search for Canvas
Benefits of Atomic Search for Canvas Atomic Search is a fully integrated search tool in Canvas that allows you to search the full text of your course content. It’s as easy as searching on Google. Quickly search Pages, Announcements, Files, Assignments, Syllabi, Discussions (titles), Modules, and external URLs with one click. It can search for
Introducing our Student Technology Assistant
Hello, my name is Briana! I am a computer science major with a minor in game development programming. I plan to complete my BS in Spring 2024 and my MS in computer science by Spring 2025. After that, I want to work in the educational technology field, hoping to develop new software that makes learning
Nearpod Pilot is here
What is Nearod? Nearpod makes lessons interactive. Create a lesson, video, or activity and upload your resources (PowerPoints, Google Slides, PDFs, videos). Customize the lesson with interactive slides, videos, gamification, and activities to check for student understanding and deepen engagement with Nearpod tools: Draw It, Polls, Drag & Drop, and Open-Ended Questions. Support student understanding by using insights from the formative
Canvas New Quizzes Global Webinars
The recordings for the webinars are now posted! Canvas New Quizzes: Track 1 for Newbies In this webinar, we will highlight New Quizzes – the new question types, accommodations, additional settings, and reports. Think of it as your ultimate tour of all things New Quizzes. View the recording: Canvas New Quizzes: Track 1 for Newbies