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Quick Tip: Receive Notification When Someone Posts in a Discussion

March 4, 2021 By Katie Venit

Receiving notifications when someone posts in a discussion is a two-step process, and you have some options.   Step 1: Subscribe to the Discussion  First, tell Canvas … [Read More...]

Adding Answer Comments in Canvas Quizzes

March 2, 2021 By Kerri Patton, M.E.T.

Adding Comments in Canvas Quizzes As you create questions in a Canvas quiz, you’ll notice three colored boxes at the very bottom of each question. The box on the left is … [Read More...]

Reusing Old Announcements

December 21, 2020 By Katie Venit

One great way to build social presence is through announcements. An original announcement (one not copied over from a previous course) has the instructor's profile … [Read More...]

Providing Flexibility for Students, Especially During Disruptive Times

November 25, 2020 By Katie Venit

Many students take online courses because they have obligations — work, family, health, military service — that impact their ability to attend courses on-campus. … [Read More...]

Quick Tip: When to Use Captions vs. Video Summaries

November 5, 2020 By Katie Venit

Captioning Captions are the text representation of the audio in a video. Captions are crucial for learners who are deaf or hard of hearing, but they can benefit all … [Read More...]

Add a Subject Line to Discussion Posts in Canvas

October 8, 2020 By Katie Venit

Subject lines in discussion posts help students scan the posts and find the ones that most interest them. Although Canvas doesn't have a built-in way to do this, it's … [Read More...]

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Through the partnerships we form with our instructors, we develop engaging and interactive online courses. Here you’ll find ideas on course design informed by the latest research and teaching strategies that build community and instructor presence. We’ll also we share our experiences with technology, with Canvas, and with administering our online educational programs.

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