Does Emerson College Have Access to Plagiarism or AI Detection Software?
We get this question a lot, and the answer is no. For AI detection, the depressing thing is that there are lots of people who are eager to make money…
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.
Help Students with ADHD Keep Up with Assigned Readings and Videos
For close to eight years, I’ve been part of this great team of instructional designers and technologists who preach Universal Design Principles at every turn. It is something that has…
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!
Protecting Artwork from AI Harvesting
“Pokemon in the style of Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s The Hunters in the Snow.” This was one of the most memorable AI images that one of my friends sent me….
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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.
How to Stump AI with an Original Essay Question
They say that AI struggles with understanding complex concepts or providing original insights, but so do students. How do you tell them apart? While many readers are now intuitively picking…
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.