Carly Finkel
New RCE (the new text editor in Canvas)
last updated How do I add files, images, links, and Kaltura videos in Canvas’ new Rich Content Editor? The text editor in Canvas has been updated for all Spring 2021 courses. The process for adding files, images, links, and embedding … Continue reading
Canvas: create appointment sign-ups
last updated You can create appointment sign-ups in Canvas using the Canvas Calendar for individual student appointments or for students to sign up in small groups. Click on Calendar in the left-hand menu On the right-hand side are your courses. … Continue reading
Flip: Integrate Flip into your Canvas site
Flip is a multimedia discussion tool that allows users to record snippets of video and share them with the class. You can integrate this tool into your Canvas site by following the directions below. To create Flip account and add … Continue reading
Academic integrity and online exams
last updated Moving exams online drastically changes the environment in which they will be taken by students. It’s nearly impossible to ensure a proctored environment. There are steps you can take to reduce potential cheating during online exams. In addition … Continue reading
Academic integrity and papers
Both Canvas and Sakai offer the ability to automatically run student assignment submissions through TurnItIn. TurnItIn is a plagiarism detection service that can also help deter plagiarism, according to its website. If used correctly, TurnItIn can help your students learn … Continue reading
Encouraging academic integrity in your courses
Introduction The sudden pivot to remote teaching has left many faculty wondering what they can do to continue to promote academic integrity in their courses. Thomas Tobin put it well in his Inside Higher Ed article, “Student Agency in Uncertain … Continue reading