by Sage Freeman | Aug 28, 2023 | Blog, Canvas, Canvas Announcements, Featured Updates - Technology
Dear faculty, We recently updated several integrated tools in Canvas and wanted to make you aware of these changes. These updates will help improve functionality and keep our tools up to date in Canvas. What’s changing? The following tools have been replaced with new...
by Sage Freeman | Aug 28, 2023 | Academic Updates, Canvas, Canvas Announcements
Google Assignments LTI is a new integrated tool in Canvas that provides instructors a faster, simpler way to distribute, analyze, and grade student work. This is a replacement for legacy Google Apps LTI integration in Canvas. New Features Add up to 10 Google Apps...
by Sage Freeman | Aug 26, 2023 | Academic Updates, Blog
The Academic Technology Fair celebrates the use of technology in education at Chemeketa. Join us at the Tech Fair this fall as we share technology to support teaching and learning. Date: Tue, Sept. 12th – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Location: Bldg 9, 1st Floor –...
by Sage Freeman | Aug 25, 2023 | Zoom Release Notes
In this Zoom release: Zoom Whiteboards in Canvas – Zoom now supports viewing, editing, and sharing of whiteboards from within a Canvas course. Instructors can create and share whiteboards directly with their classes. View full release notes from Zoom Support....
by Sage Freeman | Aug 19, 2023 | Canvas Release Notes
In this Canvas release: Enhanced Gradebook Filter – This updates the Gradebook view and allows the creation of custom filter presets for institutions that were not early adopters of the Enhanced Gradebook filter. Rich Content Editor Edit Course Link Sidebar...
by Sage Freeman | Jun 17, 2023 | Canvas Release Notes
In this Canvas release: Bulk Publish and Unpublish Module Items – In Modules, instructors can bulk publish all modules or individual modules. View full release notes from Canvas Support: Canvas Release Notes (2023-06-17). Modules Bulk Publish and Unpublish...
by Lauren Funderburg | May 24, 2023 | Academic Updates, Blog, Technology Updates
We’re hearing from instructors who are concerned about students using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT or BingChat to take shortcuts in their learning. Instructors worry students are using the tool to develop responses to assignments and are not making any effort...
by Heather Mariger | May 23, 2023 | Accessibility, Featured, Featured Updates - Technology, Technology Updates
On Friday, May 19th the Justice Department and the Department of Education issued a joint Dear Colleague Letter on the online accessibility of colleges, universities, and other postsecondary institutions (pdf). The Letter is a reminder to colleges, universities, and...
by Sage Freeman | May 20, 2023 | Canvas Release Notes
In this Canvas release: SpeedGrader quick links – are added to Options menus for Assignments, Graded Discussions, Modules, Classic Quizzes and New Quizzes. View full release notes from Canvas Support: Canvas Release Notes (2023-05-20). SpeedGrader Additional...
by Heather Mariger | May 11, 2023 | Accessibility, Technology Updates
Thursday, May 18th, 2023 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). This international venture is celebrating its 12th year raising awareness and promoting the importance of digital accessibility. We rely on the internet and digital materials for everything...