As a policy, iDocs instructional designers do not copy announcements when we copy your courses from term to term. We've found that this often leads to confusion for the … [Read more...]
Creating Videos as Static Course Content
Videos are important components of online courses. One of the most common comments on course evaluations is that students appreciate videos—and want even more. One way … [Read more...]
Vetting Learning Materials
Choosing appropriate learning materials are a vital part of any course. Often the course uses a textbook, but increasingly online instructors are turning towards Open … [Read more...]
Quick Tip: Receive Notification When Someone Posts in a Discussion
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...]
Reusing Old Announcements
One great way to build social presence is through announcements. An original announcement (one created in the course and not copied over from a previous course) has the … [Read more...]
Providing Flexibility for Students, Especially During Disruptive Times
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: Using Free and Paid Captions on Videos
Captions are the text representation of the audio in a video. Captions are legally required for course material. Some learners are deaf or hard of hearing and require … [Read more...]
Add a Subject Line to Discussion Posts in Canvas
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...]
Caption and Share Zoom Recordings
When hosting optional class meetings, it's helpful to share the recordings with students who were unable to attend. Zoom offer the ability to include live transcripts in … [Read more...]
Adding Videos in Canvas
Students and instructors have a few options for how to record videos for their courses. Those options are below, but first let’s cover a few terms to get oriented to our … [Read more...]
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