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
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
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