by Cheryl Walker | Jan 20, 2023 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos
Using NameCoach to learn student names and correct pronunciations is a low-stakes way to foster community and inclusion. Using this simple tool can have a positive impact on the students’ experience in your classroom. NameCoach can help all students (especially those...
by Cheryl Walker | Sep 25, 2019 | Events
Please join your fellow colleagues for the 15th Annual Faculty Technology Reception. Sample wine and cheese pairings while learning about technology resources available to UChicago professors, lecturers, instructors and researchers. Services include resources for new...
by Cheryl Walker | Feb 22, 2019 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos, Pedagogy
Ever wondered how to connect with your students during a cold snap or treacherous weather conditions? Canvas has a built-in web conferencing tool (BigBlueButton) for remote collaboration, which is easy to set up and use. You can access this tool through...
by Cheryl Walker | Jan 25, 2019 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions
Did you know that you can rearrange your course cards in the order you prefer? Thanks to a new Canvas feature, you can simply drag and drop course cards anywhere on the Dashboard to reorder them. This is an easy and convenient way to keep your courses organized if...
by Cheryl Walker | Nov 16, 2018 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos
Did you know that you can now rotate the page view when viewing a file in Canvas’ DocViewer tool? This feature allows instructors and students to manually rotate images and documents in DocViewer to allow easier viewing of files that were uploaded with a...
