Sarah Blake

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Padlet for Schools New features

October 10, 2024 by | Higher Ed and Technology: Academics at Chapman

New features for Padlet Auto-captions When any user uploads a video or audio to a post, Padlet will automatically transcribe it and add captions. At this time, English is supported however Padlet is working to support auto-captions in more languages. What are auto-captions? Captions appear at the bottom of videos. They provide a written record

Canvas Updates: Speedgrader Comment Drafts, Inbox Signature to Messages, and Auto Response July 2024

July 22, 2024 by | Higher Ed and Technology: Academics at Chapman

Instructors will find the new SpeedGrader draft comment feature particularly useful, as it ensures clarity and helps prevent oversights by clearly marking comments that still need to be submitted. Within the Inbox, Instructors can add a personal touch to their messages with a custom signature block, enhancing the professional feel of their communications. The new

Padlet for Schools Create With AI

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

Instructors can now create a Padlet discussion board using the new generative AI tools. Consider AI-generated content as a preliminary resource. Utilize “Create with AI” to generate an initial Padlet discussion board, then make any necessary updates, perspectives, ideas, and additions to finalize it. Additional instructors and students can comment using AI-generated images based on

Kahoot EDU AI-powered features

May 23, 2024 by | Higher Ed and Technology: Academics at Chapman

Kahoot! EDU has introduced its AI-powered Question Generator feature for educators to save time and simplify the task of creating quiz questions for educational use. It allows instructors to upload a PDF file or input a description of the content they want to include, creating engaging and academically relevant quiz games. The hope is for

Canvas Updates May 2024

May 19, 2024 by | Higher Ed and Technology: Academics at Chapman

Gradebook Message Students Who Have Submitted Updates Summary In the Gradebook, the Message Students Who feature is enhanced to allow instructors to message students who have submitted an assignment. Options include messaging all students who have submitted on time, students with graded on time assignments, and students with ungraded on time assignments. Change Benefit These

Atomic Search for Canvas: The Ultimate Time-Saving Tool for Instructors and Students Continuing Pilot

January 22, 2024 by | Higher Ed and Technology: Academics at Chapman

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

Student Engagement with Ease How Padlet for Schools Can Help You

January 19, 2024 by | Higher Ed and Technology: Academics at Chapman

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

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