IDT Blog: Teaching & Tech Tips

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 Albert Camus, explores the philosophy of nihilism through its protagonist, Meursault. Meursault is a detached… 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. Once you have confirmed that the grading scheme is accurate, now you are ready to submit final grades. Need to update or change your grading scheme? Please see more information here.

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 have any questions about teaching during the summer, or would like any assistance preparing your course site, please don’t hesitate to reach out… 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. Instructors can set up a grading scheme for each Canvas site:

Quick resources to share with your students

In November of 2021, IDT announced a webinar series called Coffee with IDT, presenting to our Rutgers–Camden instructors some easy ways to share resources with students. Catch up with the recorded versions here!