Julie Johnson

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Photo Roster Tool

May 21, 2025 by | Higher Ed and Technology: Academics at Chapman

A favorite online tool is the Photo Roster tool.  Use the Photo Roster link to view a photo roster of your students and print it out. Many instructors like to have a copy on hand during the first week or two in order to make notes (such as pronouns or name pronunciation) in the margins

Bringing in a guest speaker via Zoom? Tips for a successful Q&A

May 20, 2025 by | Higher Ed and Technology: Academics at Chapman

Eric Whitacre is an American composer, conductor, and speaker known for his choral, orchestral, and wind ensemble music. His works are performed worldwide by orchestras and choirs, while his ground-breaking Virtual Choirs have united singers from over 120 different countries. Adam Borecki, Director of Music Technology, recently hosted a successful Q&A between special guest Eric

Manual posting policies vs hiding grades in Canvas Avoid this common misunderstanding

May 19, 2025 by | Higher Ed and Technology: Academics at Chapman

If I do nothing, what is the grade posting policy in my Canvas course? The default policy for all Canvas courses is an automatic policy. This means that as soon as grades are posted, the student is notified and can see their grade. Have you ever been in the process of grading 20 essays and

Simple Syllabus Pilot

November 6, 2024 by | Higher Ed and Technology: Academics at Chapman

What is Simple Syllabus? Simple Syllabus is a centralized, template-driven syllabus management system designed to streamline the creation and distribution of course syllabi, ultimately saving instructors time. Here are some key features: Template-Driven: It uses dynamic templates to ensure consistency while allowing instructors to personalize their syllabi. Centralized Repository: All syllabi are stored in a

Canvas Spotlight on Instructors 2024

October 30, 2024 by | Higher Ed and Technology: Academics at Chapman

What do Chapman students want to see in a well-designed Canvas course? According to a recent survey, students desire an organized structure,  assignments clearly communicated with due dates, and ease of navigation. These findings are in line with a recent Ohio University survey. Melissa Samaniego of the Chapman University Center for Excellence in Teaching and

New Tool to Help Uncover Contract Cheating: Turnitin Authorship

October 2, 2024 by | Higher Ed and Technology: Academics at Chapman

Understanding Turnitin Authorship: A Tool for Upholding Academic Integrity In the digital age, maintaining academic integrity has become increasingly challenging. With the rise of contract cheating and other forms of academic misconduct, educators need robust tools to ensure the authenticity of student work. This is where Turnitin Authorship comes into play. What is Contract Cheating?

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