New Features Coming to Canvas Discussions
What? Several significant updates to Canvas’ Discussions feature that will be automatically updated for all Emerson Canvas users. When? Canvas will implement the change for all users on July 20th….
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Accessibility Tools in Canvas
Did you know that Emerson’s Canvas has three tools that you can use to check and improve the accessibility of your content? They are the Ally course accessibility report, the Rich Content Editor checkers, the Ally gauges for files and images, and Ally alternative formats. Read on to learn about the power these tools hold!
Watch this on how to make your next semester less stressful
Ever feel anxious about adapting your curriculum on the fly to accommodate students who learn differently? Do you experience burn out at the end of a semester after having to…
Student Annotation Assignments
Do you have an assignment where students need to mark up a document? Maybe you’ve been accomplishing this by printing out a document for students to write on and mark…
Setting Up Extra Credit in Canvas
One of the most common questions we get each semester is about how to set up extra credit in Canvas. There are multiple ways to do so, but we’ll go over the two most common methods in this blog post.
Understanding Links in Canvas
Links (or hyperlinks) are such a ubiquitous, fundamental part of the internet that it’s easy not to give them a second thought. However, you can make your life easier by…
Do you DIG it?
We’ve all been there, and it usually happens at the worst possible time. You’re already running late, and the cell connection on your phone isn’t loading the map app. Or,…
Gradebook Features You Need to Know!
The gradebook is one of the trickiest things to figure out in Canvas. But, once you understand how it works and all it can do, it can be a really powerful tool. Read on for the gradebook features and capabilities you should know about!
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13 More Things You Can do in Canvas to Make Your Life Easier
You loved our blog post on 13 Things You Can Do In Canvas To Make Your Life Easier, so we’ve rounded up 13 more things! Enjoy these additional Canvas tips and tricks and let us know if you have any others to share.
ITG Services Faculty Should Take Advantage Of
As we prepare to head into a new school year, remember that ITG is here to help! Take a few minutes to read over this list and get acquainted with the services we offer. Reach out to us at itg@emerson.edu or 617-824-8090 if you need support.