Do you have an online resource that you ask students to frequently utilize? Many students will often bookmark these resources on their own, but it’s not something you can count on. Many instructors also place a link to the reference within assignments and instruction sheets. Some instructors have used the announcements tool to send out… Read more »
Instructional Technology
“I turned it in, you just didn’t get it!” & Other Canvas Assignment Excuses Foiled
Have you been thinking about accepting more online assignment submissions now that Canvas makes it so easy? Is the one thing holding you back the student that says they submitted an assignment to Canvas and you just didn’t get it or you cannot find their submission? Sometimes this frustration can make you want to go… Read more »
Mission: Possible | Recording Videos with No Technical Expertise
As instructional videos become ever more popular there comes a stronger push for those of us who have hesitated to do so. It’s not that many weren’t interested but that the technology and process seemed overwhelming. Which camera do I use? Which microphone has the best quality? Will it look good? What software can I… Read more »
So Many Google Accounts… How Do I Manage Them All?!
In the biggest news since the Canvas adoption, Indiana University has joined the ranks of Google Apps for Education (GAFE) and is now able to leverage collaboration features like never before… and all in one product! Which reminds me, be on the lookout for our upcoming post about why Google GroupSpaces are such a great… Read more »
I just wanted to move it in Canvas, but deleted it instead! Help!
Have you ever accidentally deleted a file or an assignment instead of renaming or moving it? Did you know there is a “hidden” undo feature in the Canvas environment? If you have mistakenly deleted a file, page, rubric, announcement, etc. (even if a few days have past) go to your Canvas course home page the… Read more »