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Get to know New VoiceThread – Coming May 13th, 2024

Changes are coming to VoiceThread – and Rutgers VoiceThread users will be able to experience this updated version, called “New VoiceThread”, starting on May 13th.  This update includes changes to the user interface and design layout, a suite of new … Continue reading

Posted at 9:14 a.m. April 12, 2024, by in IDT Blog: Teaching & Tech Tips, VoiceThread

Improving accessibility of course materials

On February 29th, 2024, IDT participated in a faculty Lunch & Learn event sponsored by the Office of the Provost, focused on inclusive teaching for students with disabilities. Several resources and strategies for improving course accessibility were discussed, including quick … Continue reading

Posted at 3:17 p.m. March 4, 2024, by in Accessibility, IDT Blog: Teaching & Tech Tips

Adobe Stock for high-quality course images

Looking for high-quality, royalty-free images to use in your course presentations or Canvas course sites? Try Adobe Stock. Rutgers offers Adobe Creative Cloud licenses for all faculty, staff, and students. Our license includes access to Adobe Stock, which is available … Continue reading

Posted at 12:40 p.m. March 4, 2024, by in IDT Blog: Teaching & Tech Tips

End of semester reminders and tips

As we head into the last days of the semester, we invite you to consider the following suggestions to ensure your grades are being calculated accurately in your Canvas gradebooks and that all loose ends have been addressed before submitting … Continue reading

Posted at 10:23 a.m. April 24, 2023, by in Assessments, Canvas, IDT Blog: Teaching & Tech Tips, Uncategorized

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

Posted at 9:58 a.m. Dec. 23, 2022, by in Canvas, IDT Blog: Teaching & Tech Tips

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

Posted at 1:23 p.m. July 27, 2022, by in Assessments, Canvas, IDT Blog: Teaching & Tech Tips
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