Thinking in Canvas: Arc turns videos into two-way learning experiences
How do you get the most out of videos in teaching? Arc is a new video platform that will allow you to do so…
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Tour open Canvas sites from the University and get ready for Thinking in Canvas
Over 70 physical classroom doors are being flung open across the University during the Week 4 // Open Door event. As more and more…
Thinking in Canvas: Get inspired by innovative Canvas sites from around the University
As we move into semester 2, over 90 units of study will be running their unit sites in Canvas for the first time. The…
Thinking in Canvas: Effective quizzing
Creating quizzes in Canvas is quite easy and straightforward. In Canvas, quizzes can be created under ‘Quizzes’ (Quiz index page) or ‘Assignments’ (Assignments page)…
Thinking in Canvas: Using pages for collaborative learning
Collaborative learning involves groups of students learning together leading to shared creation of ideas, solutions and resources. Problem-based learning classes, workshops and laboratories are…
Thinking in Canvas: Using modules to make your unit a real page-turner
When we construct the curriculum for a unit, we often think about the elements fitting together like a story. The topics are sequenced to…
Thinking in Canvas: Using pages to make your unit come alive
As we move our units to Canvas over the next few semesters, we have a chance to reimagine the way that our unit of…
Thinking in Canvas
As we move to Canvas as the University-wide learning management system (LMS), we have a key opportunity to refresh the designs and functions of our…
Rethinking Assessment in Higher Education
One of the key goals of the University Strategic Plan for 2016-2020 is to deliver a unique learning experience. Assessment, although may not be…
Saving time online (with Canvas)
Canvas isn’t just easy to use and visually appealing – it has a bunch of features that can help you save time if you…