This release contains upgrades: lead post author search in Discussions, calculator options in Quizzes.Next, and Canvas Commons filter & import by favorites. Canvas releases arrive every third Saturday.
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CANVAS RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS FOR FEBRUARY 16, 2019
This release contains upgrades: teachers can use Surface Pro stylus in SpeedGrader & restrict student view of answers, feedback, and more in Quizzes.Next. Canvas releases arrive every third Saturday.
2018 Canvas Data Trends
These dashboards highlight three trends in Canvas at Emory in 2018: new highs for course activity, greater use of modules and online grading, and increasingly high mobile app access.
CANVAS RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS FOR JANUARY 5 AND 26, 2019
This release contains upgrades: teachers can preview Commons materials, enter custom rubric comments, and edit moderated grading assignments more easily. Canvas releases arrive every third Saturday.
Emory Chooses Turnitin for Plagiarism Detection
After a successful pilot, Emory has selected Turnitin as the new anti-plagiarism tool, and it is now available in all classes for use in Canvas assignments. Unicheck will be unavailable in Canvas after December 28, 2018.
Going Backwards to Move Forward: Teaching with Canvas
The Teaching with Canvas program aims to optimize faculty Canvas goals and mastery through monthly consultations and support sessions. The inaugural cohort of faculty will work with TLT staff to build Spring 2019 courses using backwards design.
New Canvas Student Dashboard List View
As part of its Aug. 4 update, Canvas has a new Student Dashboard List View designed to make it easier for students to quickly identify missing assignments, see upcoming assignments and to-dos across classes, and access grade information, all in one place.
Dr. Ted Pettus Talks Canvas & Collaboration
Ted Pettus has been teaching anatomy and neuroscience in the Emory University School of Medicine since 1999 and has almost 2 decades of experience with Blackboard. Learn about how he made the change as painlessly as possible.