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 […]
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In your course, you may want to ensure students are looking at certain documents closely to see their understanding and interpretations of the information. One way to do this is through Canvas’s Student Annotation option in Assignments. Student Annotation assignments allow you to upload a document, such as an article, primary source, or chart, and […]
Sometimes you might need to copy content from one course into another without wanting to copy an entire course. For instance, if you create a quiz in one course and want to use it elsewhere, being able to copy that quiz directly can save significant time and effort. Canvas has built-in features that allow you […]
Note: This is the fifth of five sections of a Canvas Spotlight series on Grading in Canvas. Below is a list of the other sections: A well-organized course can be the difference between a student who feels confident in their ability to succeed and a student who feels lost, unsure of what matters, and tempted […]
The CTLD has launched a new AI Literacy training to help students understand what generative AI tools, such as MS Copilot and ChatGPT, can and cannot do, and how to use them responsibly in academic and professional settings. The training includes two optional module-based pathways, Self-Guided and Instructor-Learner Participation, that instructors can add to their […]
To learn how to add the AI Literacy Module to your Canvas Course, check out our tutorial Import the CTLD Student AI Literacy Module into a Canvas Course What’s New The CTLD has launched a new AI Literacy training designed to help students understand what generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, can and cannot do, and […]
Canvas now offers AI-generated discussion summaries for instructors. This feature, called IgniteAI Summaries for Discussions, provides a quick snapshot of student engagement, helping you identify general themes in the conversation. This tool is not a replacement for thoroughly reviewing the discussion yourself, but it can be helpful for spotting trends, gauging participation, and getting a […]
Turnitin is a Canvas-integrated software that can review text submissions from students for plagiarism. You can use Turnitin to ensure academic integrity in your course in the same way you may have used Unicheck or SafeAssign. Activating Turnitin is done on a per-assignment basis and is easy to do while creating the assignment. Please note […]
Lucid for Education can be used to integrate interactive and visual learning tools directly into your course. There are two Lucid tools available under the Lucid (Whiteboard) menu item in Canvas, Lucidspark and Lucidchart. These are referred to as the Lucid Education Suite. Lucidspark is a virtual whiteboard tool that enables students to collaborate on […]
For students and instructors alike, starting a new course can be intimidating. As an instructor, you may not know where or how to begin building the class in Canvas, whereas students may be disoriented if there isn’t a clear place to start or a warm welcome from their teacher. Fortunately, by following the steps outlined […]