Sarah Blake

Sarah Blake

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Canvas Updates May 2023

May 21, 2023 by | Higher Ed and Technology: Academics at Chapman

SpeedGrader Additional Quick Links Summary SpeedGrader quick links are added to Options menus for Assignments, Graded Discussions, Modules, Classic Quizzes and New Quizzes. Change Benefit This update improves accessibility to SpeedGrader from various areas within Canvas. Feature Workflow In Assignments, instructors can view the SpeedGrader quick link using the Options menu. In Modules, instructors can

Reflecting, Learning, and Growing How Journals in Canvas Can Transform Your Students' Academic Journey

April 25, 2023 by | Higher Ed and Technology: Academics at Chapman

Do you have trouble getting your students to think about what they are learning and why they are learning it? Read on to see how private journals in Canvas can support student reflection. Neuroeducation applies the scientific method to curricula design and teaching strategies to better understand learning based on evidence of how our brains

Canvas Updates April 2023

April 12, 2023 by | Higher Ed and Technology: Academics at Chapman

Gradebook Sort Assignments by Excused Submissions and Unposted Grades Summary In the Gradebook, instructors can sort individual assignment columns and rows by excused submissions and unposted grades. Change Benefit This update provides instructors with more sorting options and improves efficiency when working in Gradebook columns. Feature Workflow To sort submissions by Excused or Unposted grades,

Summer 2023 | Software Showcase for Staff Save the Date: Thursday, August 3, 2023

April 11, 2023 by | Higher Ed and Technology: Academics at Chapman

IS&T Presents: Summer 2023 | Software Showcase for Staff Virtual over Zoom Thursday, August 3, 2023 Spend a “day at the mountains” with IS&T and ETS, learning about Chapman’s software and tools. We look forward to having you attend the Virtual Showcase on 8/03/23. Session details and times are available for sign-ups through the link

Sustainability Microcredential Program

March 22, 2023 by | Higher Ed and Technology: Academics at Chapman

To address the climate crisis and promote sustainability efforts on campus, Educational Technology Services consulted with the Office of Sustainability and the Faculty Senate Sustainability Committee to create the Sustainability Microcredential Program. The Sustainability Microcredential Program encourages Chapman University faculty and instructors to consider multiple ways to reduce paper usage by leveraging Chapman resources, the

Canvas Updates January 2023

January 5, 2023 by | Higher Ed and Technology: Academics at Chapman

Gradebook Student Feedback Visibility Update Summary In the Grades page, placement for grade distribution, rubrics, and comments have been updated for consistency. The score column displays the assignment score and total score in a single column. Additionally, students view an unread indicator (blue dot) on the feedback button when a new comment is added to

Canvas Updates November 2022

November 10, 2022 by | Higher Ed and Technology: Academics at Chapman

SpeedGrader Speech-To-Text Recognizes Chrome Browser Set Languages Summary In the Google Chrome web browser, the Speech Recognition feature uses browser-set language to translate speech-to-text in SpeedGrader. Change Benefit This update allows the speech-to-text feature to recognize other spoken languages. Feature Workflow SpeedGrader Speech Recognition Button Click the Speech Recognition button. Speech Recognition Speech To Text Recording When

Teaching Untethered Having learners present from their devices

November 3, 2022 by | Higher Ed and Technology: Academics at Chapman

Last year we posted Teaching Untethered: Step away from the podium. We want to now review how students can benefit from the technology in our Chapman classrooms. More and more learners are now bringing their digital devices, such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones, into the classroom. Instructors can use these devices to engage the classroom,

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