IDT Blog: Teaching & Tech Tips
ChatGPT and Generative AI in the classroom
Some professors are excited about integrating ChatGPT into their class activities and assessments. Others might be feeling a bit weary of the endless new challenges technology raises. Rutgers–Camden Instructional Design & Technology will be working with Camden faculty to provide … Continue reading
ChatGPT examples
These are examples of prompts for short writings from ChatGPT, plus the output it offered (3/8/2023). Note that, if asked, it can produce very long passages. give me one paragraph about nihilism in The Stranger The Stranger, a novel by … Continue reading
How do I submit final grades via Canvas using Gradesync?
Submit final grades via Canvas using Gradesync First, verify that your course grading scheme is correct. Scroll to the bottom of your course navigation bar and click on Settings. Scroll down to find the ‘Grading Scheme’ setting and click ‘View … Continue reading
Wish your students could annotate worksheets (diagrams, maps, etc.) online?
Create an annotated student assignment If you have a document (such as a map, diagram, or any other type of worksheet) that you’d like your students to be able to annotate and turn in online, the ‘Student Annotation’ type submission … Continue reading
Prepping your course sites for summer
Teaching an online course during the summer session presents some unique challenges! Consider the following tips to help prepare your summer course sites and enhance the teaching and learning experience. If you need help copying content from a past Canvas … Continue reading
Canvas: customize grading scheme
The ‘grading scheme’ in Canvas is used to translate numeric grades into letter grades. The default scheme is not good for most Rutgers–Camden courses: it includes minus grades, for instance. Unfortunately, we haven’t yet been able to change this default. … Continue reading