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You have probably noticed that the college website has a Canvas button now so that you can easily log into Canvas. But if you ever just want the direct web address, it is http://etown.instructure.com. Now that we have fully transitioned …
Although the files button in the left navigation bar is hidden from student view in Canvas, students can still possibly access files in other areas of the course without the instructor realizing it. So, it is critical that instructors take …
Adding Images Want to make your sites and posts more visually appealing? Easy! Use readily available images from the flickr commons photo repository that is right in the Canvas text editor. Find out how to do that here: http://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-1858
Creating Small Groups Canvas allows you to create small groups in your courses for various activities. With these groups, students can collaborate to work on assignments and projects together. To find out more information on how to set up groups and what they can …
If a column of names is in all UPPER case but you need it in Proper case, instead of retyping everything, add a column, and then in the new column, write a function that changes the data. The function is …
Using Turnitin Remember that you can use Turnitin for all written assignments or research papers to help students understand the need for citations and paraphrasing. Canvas makes that a whole lot easier because the two are integrated. Here are some …
We are just under a month away from saying “goodbye” to Blackboard and having all courses in Canvas. In fact, every summer course is now being taught in Canvas. All Fall 2015 courses have been added to Canvas and existing …
Managing File Size Overload When uploading different types of files onto Canvas, be mindful of how much storage space you’re using in Canvas itself. If you’re posting videos or other data-heavy items, consider posting them on an external site and then providing the link …
Need Help With Using Canvas? We have 24/7 chat, phone and web-based support from Canvas 365 days a year. All you need to do is click the “Help” tab located in the top right corner of your user dashboard. There, you …
We have a few courses running during May Term in Canvas and then all of the Summer courses onward will be in Canvas. The buttons that linked to Blackboard on the Current Students and Faculty and Staff E-Town websites will …
Before you head out for break, join Atomic Learning’s Summer Session! Created especially for faculty and staff, this free informational email series begins mid-June, and includes weekly emails focused on helping you learn something new this summer—like using Google Maps …
Managing Due Dates in Canvas So, you want to assign due dates, but you’ve chosen not to because it becomes a challenge to continually update them for each class? Worry no more! In Canvas, if you set dates in your …
Symbols such as hearts, arrows, diamonds, triangles such as ♥ → ♦ Δ or diacritical marks such as Ᾱ may be easily inserted in Word on a PC or Mac. The symbol is inserted at the cursor in a line of text and acts …
15 minute Webinar from Microsoft Office Blogs Presented by Doug Thomas, August 19, 2013 “Yes, you can format headlines with different fonts, but using Styles allows you to do so much more. In this week’s webinar, you’ll learn the benefits …
This year, we have three of our ITS student workers who are graduating. Want to know more about them and what they will be doing after graduation? Need a break from studying or grading? Check out this fun video that …
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