August 14, 2023
Locking a Module or Adding Module Prerequisites/Requirements Instructors have multiple options in module settings that lock the module or add some type of requirement for module completion. The link with each option provides detailed instructions. Lock a module from student access until a given date. Note: When locked, students can see the module title and…
July 31, 2023
Completing a Video Assignment with Canvas Studio Canvas Studio is a new video recording and repository tool available to all HSC Canvas users. Users can not only record videos with Canvas Studio but also load external videos from YouTube or Vimeo. For additional assistance with Canvas Studio or any other technology tool, contact canvas@unthsc.edu. Navigate…
July 17, 2023
Creating Chapters in Mediasite Chapters are markers within a Mediasite video to indicate chapters/sections or to note important video content. Inserting chapters is an effective way to “chunk” content with longer videos. If using chapters to “chunk” the content, provide an index to students below the video on the Canvas page. For questions or additional…
June 19, 2023
Linking Articles in a Canvas Course There are several benefits to linking articles to the HSC library: By using the permalink provided through the library website, the link in your course will never change. When an article is linked, the library staff can see the resource’s usage and consider whether the resource is worth renewing.…
June 5, 2023
Fall is coming! Many of you are already busy preparing your courses for the fall semester. The Division of Academic Innovation would like to help with the Course Development Toolkit! You can access the toolkit through the orange Faculty Course Prep button in the right navigation of any course. The Course Development Toolkit contains the…
June 2, 2023
Global Accessibility Awareness Day May 18th was Global Accessibility Awareness Day. In preparation for the day the Division of Academic Innovation updated their website Accessibility page. The new page provides information on a variety of topics, including: Canvas Accessibility Tools Platform Accessibility Features Creating Accessible Documents Accessibility Resources The DAI accessibility specialist will continue to…
May 8, 2023
Lockdown Browser + Monitor Show Your Work Feature For some assessments, students are allowed a sheet of paper to perform calculations or organize their thought before entering their answers on the assessment. As the instructor, Lockdown Browser + Monitor provides you the opportunity to view these worksheets at the end of the assessment through the…
April 24, 2023
Creating Accessible PowerPoint Presentations Providing accessible content benefits individuals with disabilities, as well as others. Accessible content provides individuals with digital content that is easy to understand, navigate, and interact with. Creating accessible content is easier than ever as many applications provide an in-app accessibility checker. As you create new or update current PowerPoints, below…
April 11, 2023
Using Canvas Studio for Assignments Students: Did you know that you can use Canvas Studio to submit assignments requiring a video? Though there are many benefits of using Canvas Studio to submit your video assignments, a primary benefit is that it avoids extended upload times or the need to compress large video files. First, click…
April 11, 2023
How do I create a Canvas Studio video quiz? In the last Canvas Tips and Tricks, Canvas Studio was introduced. One of the many features of Canvas Studio is the integrated video quiz. Instructors can add multiple choice, true/false, and multiple answer questions within the video. The quizzes can be non-graded, such as a concept…
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