May 1, 2019, Filed Under: TestingThe New Canvas Gradebook The New Canvas Gradebook went live May 28, 2019. And, while most features and functions are the same, there are also some new features. New Features The new Canvas Gradebook includes many features designed to improve the grading experience, especially in classes with large numbers of students and/or assignments. To learn more about the new features, and learn how to use them, click here. You can also learn more here. And, if you’d like to learn about all the different things you can do in the new gradebook, click here. If you’d like to discuss what you’ve read here or anything at all, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
June 16, 2017, Filed Under: Teaching & LearningPromoting Academic Integrity – Teaching in Higher Ed Quotes from the episode People have cheated forever. —Phil Newton Think about all the good principles of assessment, but do that through the lens of academic integrity. —Phil Newton If you make it easy for things to happen, then they’re more likely to happen. —Phil Newton We don’t design assessments to catch cheaters — we […] Source: Promoting Academic Integrity – Teaching in Higher Ed
March 15, 2017, Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & Apps, TestingGetting Started with Kahoot! One thing instructors frequently mention is a lack of student engagement in their classes. Or, they’re looking for ways to increase interaction with and between students. Maybe instead, you’re looking for a way to “check in” with your students during a long lecture and check their understanding; or, you just want to break up the monotony of a 3-hour lecture (as much for yourself as for your students). Or maybe you just want to liven things up in your course and help students relax a little before a stressful exam. AND, what if on top of all that, you’re looking for a tool that’s not only easy to use, by free? … read more
March 1, 2017, Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & AppsRecording Audio or Video into Your Canvas Course There are lots of different ways you can add engaging, interactive content to your courses and you don’t even have to leave Canvas to do it. Using the features built right in to Canvas’ Rich Content Editor and your computer’s webcam and microphone, you can record video or audio directly into any page, quiz, assignment or discussion with your course. Your students can even do the same thing. … read more
February 20, 2017, Filed Under: Software & Apps, TestingClassroom Response Systems If you’re looking for ways to increase interactivity and get more student feedback in your courses, classroom response systems are a great tool and there are lots of options available to you. This article will cover some pros and cons of 6 of the most popular and commonly used systems at UT. Hint: scroll all the way to the bottom for details about the “best” option(aka: most fun and it’s FREE). … read more
