This release contains upgrades: customizable course and assignment level grade posting policies replace the muted assignment feature in the New Gradebook. The next feature release date is August 17th.
Canvas
Canvas Studio (formerly Arc) is Here
Canvas Studio video learning platform (formerly Arc) is available in Emory Canvas courses. Teaching & Learning Technologies is excited to support Canvas Studio for all faculty and students at Emory.
CANVAS RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS FOR JUNE 22, 2019
This release contains upgrades: teachers can filter the New Gradebook by group memberships and set accommodations per assessment in Quizzes.Next. Canvas releases arrive once per month starting July 2019.
Case Study: Canvas Wikis for Seminar Facilitators
A simple online activity to augment seminars using Canvas wiki pages: student facilitators post discussion questions online two days before class, facilitate discussion in person, then post their notes.
Arc Video Learning Platform Added to Canvas
Emory University has acquired a license for the Canvas video learning platform Arc and it is now available in Emory Canvas courses. After a successful pilot, Teaching & Learning Technologies is excited to support Arc for all faculty and students at Emory.
CANVAS RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS FOR JUNE 1, 2019
This release contains upgrades: Quizzes.Next calculator can be available for entire quizzes, past messages in conversation threads will always show when replying. Canvas releases arrive every third Saturday.
Canvas Satisfaction Survey Now Available
Emory Teaching & Learning Technologies wants to hear from our Canvas users. Please consider filling out our Canvas Satisfaction Survey…
CANVAS RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS FOR MAY 11, 2019
This release contains upgrades: teachers get simplified file state options and override final grades in context cards. Also New Gradebook to be required in 2020. Canvas releases arrive every third Saturday.
CANVAS RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS FOR APRIL 20, 2019
This release contains upgrades: Conferences will use a new HTML5-based interface, and teachers using New Gradebook can activate a final grade override option. Canvas releases arrive every third Saturday.
CANVAS RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS FOR MARCH 30, 2019
This release contains upgrades: notifications when students cannot open links, searchable Quizzes.Next item bank tags, & shortened text message notifications. Canvas releases arrive every third Saturday.
Teaching with Canvas – Dr. Cassidy Puckett Brings Seminar Facilitation Online with Wiki Pages
Dr. Puckett’s students learn about qualitative methods in order to seek grants for their research projects. Her Canvas course communicates expectations clearly. Her new tool – wiki pages – enhance seminar prep and review.
Teaching with Canvas – Michelle Sariev Structures Course Materials for Reference After the Course Ends
Michelle Sariev’s students learn about sexuality in relation to nursing from local health practitioners. Her Canvas course features engaging graphics and collaboration spaces, plus modules organized for student exports.