by Qi Dunsworth | January 11, 2022 | Teaching Tips
Here are some tips and tricks for merging courses in Canvas:
by Qi Dunsworth | January 10, 2022 | Teaching Tips
Syllabus Checklist The Syllabus Checklist (2021) assists instructors to construct a course syllabus without missing the required components based on Faculty Senate policies. It also recommends additional information that helps clarify course structure and class...
by Qi Dunsworth | January 7, 2022 | Teaching Tips
The following questions and answers will help you get set up for the first week of the semester. Q1. Issues with access to Canvas or past courses; How often does Canvas update with LionPath? Students: email canvas@psu.edu to report a problem. Instructors: You must be...
by Qi Dunsworth | January 7, 2022 | Teaching Tips
The Do’s Use only supported browsers to work in Canvas. Turn on Media Gallery in course navigation if you plan to share class recordings with students. Steps 4 to 7 of this article explain how to enable the Media Gallery link. In addition, this article lists the...
by Qi Dunsworth | January 5, 2021 | Teaching Tips
You can restrict student access to a completed Canvas course after the semester ends. You can choose different levels of restrictions under course Settings, Course Details. To make the course invisible to students, Choose an Ends date, Select Restrict students from...
by Qi Dunsworth | January 5, 2021 | Teaching Tips
In Canvas Do you know you can edit all due dates on one page and save time? Check out this article: How do I bulk update due dates and availability dates as an instructor? If you receive too many notifications from courses other than your own, you can manage...
by Qi Dunsworth | November 18, 2020 | Fall 2020, Teaching Tips
If you are thinking about using Zoom alone for proctoring and recording live exams, here are 7 things to keep in mind: In the main room, whoever speaks gets recorded on the big screen. Recording in a breakout room makes it easier to monitor eye movements than in the...
by Qi Dunsworth | August 21, 2020 | Teaching Tips
The Don’ts Use attendance for grades Require a doctor’s note for accommodation Require webcam on during remote lectures Adjust the grading scheme for a student who needs make-up work Include copyrighted videos in your recording Record a class lecture without...
by Qi Dunsworth | September 20, 2018 | Teaching Tips
Is the 6th week too early to collect student feedback? No. This is the right time if you haven’t done it earlier. Please be aware that the SRTE form will be available for students at the beginning of the 14th week (check its availability this semester). Collecting...
