IDT Blog: Teaching & Tech Tips

BBB: share your screen

If you are still web conferencing with students using BBB (aka Conferences tool in Canvas), you may wish to share your screen with students. This is useful if you with to demonstrate a live web site, for instance. IMPORTANT: if you want to share a PowerPoint slideshow or other documents, don’t screenshare! Simply 1) save… continue reading

New RCE (the new text editor in Canvas)

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 Kaltura videos looks different in this new text editor. Adding files, images, and links: Look for the… continue reading

Sakai: download all Resources

As we migrate all content off of the Rutgers Sakai servers, you may wish to save a copy of all files in Resources. Most administrative sites will be moved onto a file storage and sharing system, such as Box. Please contact OIT for support in setting up and configuring your Box folders. To save a… continue reading

Canvas: create appointment sign-ups

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. How students sign up Students will not see open sign-up slots unless they click the “Find Appointments” button in Calendar view. Share these Canvas sign-up instructions with your students.