Canvas Spotlight on Instructors
What do Chapman students want to see in a well-designed Canvas course? According to a recent survey, they want Canvas to be organized, assignments…
Higher Ed and Technology: Academics at Chapman
Anonymous Grading in Canvas
Have you ever found yourself unintentionally influenced while grading an assignment upon seeing a student’s name? It’s a common experience that many of us…
Gain Valuable Insights on Teaching with Nearpod: A Professor’s Perspective
This blog post is authored by Dr. Samantha Dressel, Assistant Professor of Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; Department of English. I…
Unlocking Interactive Learning with Nearpod: A Professor's Perspective
This blog post is authored by Dr. Tara Barnhart, Assistant Professor of Attallah College of Educational Studies. When the pandemic hit, I knew I had…
Some thoughts for Spring
Walking across campus with the scent of orange blossoms on the breeze is one of the best aspects of being located in the cities…
Reflecting, Learning, and Growing
Do you have trouble getting your students to think about what they are learning and why they are learning it? Read on to see…
Sustainability Microcredential Program
To address the climate crisis and promote sustainability efforts on campus, Educational Technology Services consulted with the Office of Sustainability and the Faculty Senate…
Unlock the Power of Your Canvas Files: A Guide for Students
Did you know that there’s a personal and private storage area in Canvas where you can easily manage and view all the files you’ve…
Poll Your Way to Success: Using Poll Everywhere to Enhance Student Reflection and Learning
Poll Everywhere is an interactive response system that can be used as a powerful reflection tool to help instructors support their students’ learning and…
Slow Teaching
Photo by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash In general, I am a fan of efficiency. For example, I grade with rubrics because of their clarity,…
Remembering Pronouns
One of my favorite things to read on Fridays is an emailed newsletter called “Better Together.” Each week it offers five simple tips for…
What is ChatGPT? What can educators do about cheating?
Cheating in the classroom isn’t something new. Students use to think they were clever by replacing their water bottle labels with notes or using…