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
Google Is Now 1.3 in Canvas
Dear Chapman Students, Do you submit files from your Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) to assignments in Canvas? Do you use Collaborations in your Canvas courses or groups? Then this update is for you! Google is now 1.3 in Canvas. Look for the Google Drive (LTI 1.3) option when submitting assignments and creating Collaborations
Google Is Now 1.3 in Canvas
Wondering what this means for you? Watch this under-2-minute video. Dear Chapman Instructors and Staff, Do you add files from your Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) to modules in Canvas? Do you link or embed files from your Google Drive on pages in Canvas? Do you use Collaborations in Canvas? Then this update is
Adobe Academic Essentials Series
A workshop series all about creativity Built and hosted by fellow educators of all disciplines: learn how to use and teach essential skills like data visualization, impactful presentations, video projects, and more—supported by the easy-to-learn Adobe Express and the rest of Adobe Creative Cloud. Attendees can earn accredited badges as they develop skills and empower
Introducing: Strategies for Student Success
Dear Chapman Instructors and Staff, The Educational Technology Services team is excited to introduce our Spring 2024 workshop series: Strategies for Student Success. In alignment with Chapman’s new five-year strategic plan, our workshops for this academic year have been focused on the student experience and how instructors can use Canvas and other educational technology tools
Atomic Search for Canvas: The Ultimate Time-Saving Tool for Instructors and Students
Chapman University has added a search tool to Canvas. Atomic Search simplifies content discovery for both instructors and students by allowing keyword searches. Here’s what you can expect: Effortless Content Discovery: Quickly find course materials without hassle, making your Canvas experience more user-friendly. No Setup Required: Instructors don’t need to make any adjustments. The Atomic
Using a Checklist to Prepare for the New Term
A few weeks ago I bought a new planner for 2024 and since its arrival I have been dutifully making my “To Do” lists and organizing my time more effectively. However, I’ve learned that even with the most well-honed planning systems, things still slip through the cracks occasionally. It is that RSVP that is missed
Student Engagement with Ease
Padlet is an interactive online bulletin board that allows instructors to use templates such as timelines, grids, and maps to help structure how posts are organized visually. Students can post text, video, audio, images, links, drawings, and more. In addition to the above, here are some reasons why you should consider using Padlet: Virtual bulletin
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
Pearson MyLab and Mastering is now Access Pearson
If you use Pearson MyLab and Mastering or Pearson tools (such as Revel or eText) in your Canvas course this semester, you will notice a different setup. Pearson is updating their product, now called “Access Pearson.” Starting this summer, the old tools will be disabled and no longer work. For Spring 2024, you can access