Desktop Series Explores Canvas Features
Interested in learning more about Canvas? Don't know where to begin? View archives of our webinar series where we unfold the mysteries of Canvas--helping you to leverage this amazing tool to increase your productivity and student success!
Discussing Discussions | View Recording | Creating Engaging Discussions Guidebook
Discussions are often a “go-to” for interaction in online classes, but what separates a really good discussion assignment from the rest? Are we getting discussion “bored?” In this session, we will discuss discussions and how to make meaningful student-to-student, student-to-teacher, and student-to-content interaction.
Gotta' Love Groups | View Recording | Session Handout
If you are looking for ways to support group work both inside and outside the classroom, look no further than Canvas! Canvas groups can be used formally for projects and informally for study. In this session, see how you can use Groups to encourage and support collaboration, a highly desired skill in the 21st century. It will be love at first sight!
Introducing the New and Improved StudyMate (part of the Hacks & Happening Series) | View Recording | Session Handout
Join us to learn about the overhaul of StudyMate. It’s more than just flashcards! Make self-assessments and games with over 11 types of learning activities.
Using the Canvas Community | Session Handout (the live session was cancelled)
New to Canvas or looking for how best to use Canvas for teaching and learning? You are not alone! The Canvas Community is an amazing portal to all things Canvas. Join us as we give you the inside scoop into how to leverage this resource to find answers, share ideas, and join groups who can expand your knowledge and use of Canvas.
Wrapping Up Your Course | View Recording
Tis’ the season - the end of the semester is nearly here! Join us to discover some creative ways to finish your course by reflecting on and sharing the gifts of the learning experience. Practical best practice issues for ending courses will also be discussed.
Best Kept Secrets of Canvas | View Recording
In this session, we uncovered the small details that can make you a more efficient Canvas user or how to do something to improve teaching and learning.
Embedding Content in Canvas | View Recording
Canvas supports a variety of multimedia content. In this session, we will explore some of these options including YouTube and embeddable interactive assessments and activities.
Visual Design | View Recording
Good design organizes content by creating a hierarchy of importance through the visual structure. This organization clarifies meaning and improves retention of what is being seen and processed, creating more effective and efficient learning. In this session participants will learn best practices in visual design to create a class that is visually appealing, promotes student learning, and through design, meets basic ADA design guidelines.
Taming Turnitin - Plagiarism Detection | View Recording
In this session participants will learn how to integrate and use Turnitin Plagiarism detection services for their class writing assignments within Canvas. Best practices for setup and reviewing Originality Reports will be addressed.
Save on Grading Time with Great Rubrics | View Recording
Grading efficiency is maximized when student performance expectations are clear. In this session, we will explore how creating rubrics in Canvas will help you to set standards for student work and can make grading easier with objective criteria. Best practices in creating rubrics and our PC General Education Learning Outcomes will be reviewed.
Discussing Discussions | View Recording | Creating Engaging Discussions Guidebook
Discussions are often a “go-to” for interaction in online classes, but what separates a really good discussion assignment from the rest? Are we getting discussion “bored?” In this session, we will discuss discussions and how to make meaningful student-to-student, student-to-teacher, and student-to-content interaction.
Gotta' Love Groups | View Recording | Session Handout
If you are looking for ways to support group work both inside and outside the classroom, look no further than Canvas! Canvas groups can be used formally for projects and informally for study. In this session, see how you can use Groups to encourage and support collaboration, a highly desired skill in the 21st century. It will be love at first sight!
Introducing the New and Improved StudyMate (part of the Hacks & Happening Series) | View Recording | Session Handout
Join us to learn about the overhaul of StudyMate. It’s more than just flashcards! Make self-assessments and games with over 11 types of learning activities.
Using the Canvas Community | Session Handout (the live session was cancelled)
New to Canvas or looking for how best to use Canvas for teaching and learning? You are not alone! The Canvas Community is an amazing portal to all things Canvas. Join us as we give you the inside scoop into how to leverage this resource to find answers, share ideas, and join groups who can expand your knowledge and use of Canvas.
Wrapping Up Your Course | View Recording
Tis’ the season - the end of the semester is nearly here! Join us to discover some creative ways to finish your course by reflecting on and sharing the gifts of the learning experience. Practical best practice issues for ending courses will also be discussed.
Best Kept Secrets of Canvas | View Recording
In this session, we uncovered the small details that can make you a more efficient Canvas user or how to do something to improve teaching and learning.
Embedding Content in Canvas | View Recording
Canvas supports a variety of multimedia content. In this session, we will explore some of these options including YouTube and embeddable interactive assessments and activities.
Visual Design | View Recording
Good design organizes content by creating a hierarchy of importance through the visual structure. This organization clarifies meaning and improves retention of what is being seen and processed, creating more effective and efficient learning. In this session participants will learn best practices in visual design to create a class that is visually appealing, promotes student learning, and through design, meets basic ADA design guidelines.
Taming Turnitin - Plagiarism Detection | View Recording
In this session participants will learn how to integrate and use Turnitin Plagiarism detection services for their class writing assignments within Canvas. Best practices for setup and reviewing Originality Reports will be addressed.
Save on Grading Time with Great Rubrics | View Recording
Grading efficiency is maximized when student performance expectations are clear. In this session, we will explore how creating rubrics in Canvas will help you to set standards for student work and can make grading easier with objective criteria. Best practices in creating rubrics and our PC General Education Learning Outcomes will be reviewed.