Supporting Teaching, Learning, and Technology in the College of Letters and Science
Did you know Canvas can match final grade percentages to letter grades? By default, Canvas only shows student final grades as a percentage. But by enabling a grading scheme in Canvas you can: How To Example The example below shows an English 100 course with a custom grading scheme set to define an A, …
Did you know Canvas can calculate weighted final grades that match the weighted percentages in your syllabus? This can make entering final grades into faculty center easier and is more transparent for your students.
Did you know you can adjust due dates for all of your Canvas assignments at once? This makes it easy to update content from prior semesters.
Did you know you can hide un-used Canvas course navigation links? This makes your course easier to navigate - for you, other instructors, and your students.
Using this guide before the semester starts can help you to: View the Guide The guide contains steps you can pick and choose from to optimize your Canvas course for inclusivity and efficiency this fall. Last Updated: Get Help Meet with an IDC consultant to get started using the Inclusive Canvas Setup Guide with your …
This mini episode features two real-world questions from L&S instructors. We discuss a practical tool for scheduling office hours on demand and a recommendation for weekly assignments in Canvas.
Created by Laura Schmidli and Antonella Caloro. Transparent assignments make expectations clear to all students in advance. The less time and energy students spend figuring out what to do, the more time and energy they have to devote to course work. Clear expectations are also an important part of equitable teaching, as they help students …
Created by Laura Schmidli with Molly Harris, Alison Caffrey, Antonella Caloro, Jonathan Klein, Luis Loya, David Macasaet, Erika Schock, and Parker Story. In late 2022, ChatGPT made headlines. This and other generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) tools have many in higher education discussing AI’s potential threat to our work and purpose. To read more from …
A course orientation in Canvas usually takes the form of one Module that students can interact with before the course officially begins, whether the course is in-person, hybrid, or online. This helps students be prepared for class on the first day by communicating expectations and norms for your course. A course orientation makes information about …
Created by Laura Schmidli and Antonella Caloro One huge advantage of using Canvas is its ability to calculate final grades. However, extra credit can be difficult to integrate into your existing Canvas grading structure and calculations. Three methods we recommend are listed below, from easiest to more difficult. The best choice for your course depends …