Grading student work can be one of the most challenging and time-consuming parts of teaching a course. You need to check students’ work for accuracy, for meeting requirements, and for understanding of the learning objectives for a multitude of assignments. On top of that, it’s important to provide students with meaningful and timely feedback regarding […]
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As an instructor, you want your course to feel organized, engaging, and easy for students to navigate. Microsoft Teams can be more than a place to host a class meeting or send a quick message. When used intentionally, MS Teams can help you support active learning and collaboration while keeping you and your students connected […]
Creating accessible learning materials for your course helps remove barriers and ensures that all students have the best possible chance for success. While tools such as accessibility checkers can aid in this process, it can still be challenging at times to review and edit content to meet accessibility standards. Microsoft Copilot is a Generative Artificial […]
Creating accessible content helps ensure all students can fully engage with your course materials. Using tables in Canvas can be a helpful way to organize information, such as schedules, grading rubrics, or comparisons of information, but they need to be designed thoughtfully to support a more inclusive learning experience for everyone in your course. Small […]
It’s now easier for instructors to create accessible video content by automatically generating captions for uploaded media files recorded directly in the Rich Content Editor (RCE). Using this new feature, faculty and students can request captions as part of the standard video creation process. This streamlined workflow allows both faculty and students to provide more […]
Finding specific content in a Canvas course can sometimes be time-consuming, especially as courses grow and include more materials. To help streamline this process, Canvas has introduced IgniteAI Search for Courses, an AI-powered search tool designed to make it easier to locate relevant course content. IgniteAI Search is available in Canvas and works within content […]
When attaching a rubric to an assignment or discussion, Canvas will not automatically enable the setting to use the rubric for grading. If this setting is not enabled, you will still be able to score the students using the rubric, and students will still see your evaluation, but the grade will not auto-populate with the […]
Microsoft Teams live captions enhance accessibility by providing real-time, AI-generated text of spoken words during meetings and calls. These captions appear instantly at the bottom of the screen, show speaker identification, and are customizable in font size and color. Follow the instructions below to enable them in your Teams Desktop application. Live captions in Microsoft […]
Designing effective quizzes in Canvas starts with a simple question: What are you trying to accomplish? Quizzes aren’t just for grading, they can be powerful tools for learning. Whether you’re using them for quick knowledge checks, low-pressure practice opportunities, or high-stakes exams, well-designed quizzes can reinforce key ideas, help students spot gaps in their understanding, […]
Canvas Pages are one of the easiest and most accessible ways to deliver content for your course. You can use HTML code in Canvas to create simple visual elements that make your pages more engaging, organized, and easier for students to follow. This tutorial provides ready-to-use code you can copy and paste into your own […]