With the release of Canvas course shells on November 26, 2024 it’s time to remind ourselves what we need to prioritize when updating our courses for the Spring semester.
Here is a quick list for you to reference when reviewing your course before you publish. And as always, don’t hesitate to reach out to me, Gabrielle Thomas, via email or Teams if you have any questions.
What is Cross-listing in Canvas? Cross-listing allows you to move section enrollments from individual courses and combine them into one course. This feature is helpful for instructors who teach several sections of the same course and only want to manage course data in one location. Instructors can create assignments/assessments for… Continue reading…
Course content can be imported/copied from an existing course to a new (empty) course shell in Canvas. This content may include assignments, modules, pages, and discussions from a previous Canvas course, or the entire course content and settings can be imported. Note: users can only import content from their own… Continue reading…
Microsoft Teams in Canvas In a continuing effort to transition to teaching with Teams in Canvas, please utilize the services available for training and questions regarding Teaching with Teams. And as always, please reach out to the CVPA ATS (Daniel Rice) with questions concerning Teams in Canvas and training opportunities…. Continue reading…
Teaching with Teams at UNCG is a Learning Path on LinkedIn Learning. For more information: Access LinkedIn Learning CONTENTS Use Teams with Canvas Adjust your settings and set up your class Communication in Teams Teams Meetings Accessibility and Other Features Support Students Additional Resources
UNCG Libraries is offering a slate of Research and Application webinars scheduled during the Fall 2023 semester. The webinars are 30 or 45 minutes in length and cover topics related to UNCG libraries research and its applications. The webinars are recorded and available on YouTube after the session through the… Continue reading…
From ITS: On Wednesday, August 23, 2023, Microsoft 365 (M365) and other UNCG services will begin to display pronouns for faculty, staff, and students who have selected them in UNCGenie. HOW DO I MAKE THIS HAPPEN? See Select Your Displayed Personal Pronouns in UNCGenie. Selecting your pronouns ahead of Wednesday, August… Continue reading…
A reminder that the below services are available to all CVPA faculty and staff. CVPA Academic Technology Support – Contact: derice@uncg.edu A wide array of academic technology tools (instructional tools) are supported by the CVPA Academic Technology Specialist (Daniel Rice). Faculty may find support documents for assistance with Canvas, Web Conferencing,… Continue reading…
Need to quickly get up and running with Canvas? These 5 videos will get you started with an overview of Canvas, how to build and manage a course, and how to create and manage course content. View additional Canvas Overview videos or read the Canvas Instructor Guides for additional information.
This asynchronous, ongoing opportunity introduces participants to the basics of accessibility, with emphasis placed on making content accessible while promoting proactive (as opposed to reactive) steps that people can take to create and advocate for accessible content. You’ll learn the language of accessibility, the laws that most impact higher ed,… Continue reading…