One of the easy-to-use features of Canvas has been the check box to enable Turnitin Originality Checks on any online assignment in Canvas. But, that Turnitin API integration limits the features and functionality of the Turnitin tool. So, last week …
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Atomic Learning can give students and faculty in-depth, clear tutorials on a wide range of software and programs. To access Atomic Learning, you must first login on Etown‘s Atomic Learning page at http://www.atomiclearning.com/login/etown using your Jayweb username and password or …
As we continue to get used to Canvas and transition our workflows from the “Blackboard way of doing things” to Canvas, one of the biggest changes may be that content is organized differently in Canvas. In Blackboard, course content was …
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This post from the Chronicle of Higher Education and this post from Faculty Focus highlight some tips on how to organize and manage discussions. How do you manage online and face-to-face discussions? How do you assess them? Share your ideas …
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Social media, while a popular way to connect with friends and an excellent means of communicating, has its dangers. Without the proper privacy settings, information and content can be seen by coworkers and friends that is potentially damaging or harmful. …
Canvas is great for loading content files that we need students to access without having to print them out on paper. But adding lots of files to a module doesn’t have to be terribly time consuming. Thanks to Tam Humbert …
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Wi-Fi not working as fast as you’d like? Believe it or not, there are reasons your Netflix account isn’t streaming too fast. The signal quality is affected by a number of things, all of which you can control. Wireless printers …
The latest update to Canvas has some really nice feature enhancements. Check out this brief video to learn more. Some highlights include: Recurring events in the calendar Polling available in the Conferences tool
While Canvas works better than Blackboard did in different browsers, it still works best in Firefox or Chrome. Did you notice that all of the desktop shortcuts on computer lab and classroom podiums for Canvas launch it in Firefox? To read about …
The network drives allow students to save and access information from any computer in a secure way, so long as the computer is also connected to the network. Your public folder is used to store files anyone can open, while …
With the semester in full swing, and everyone using Canvas now on campus, all students, faculty and staff are getting comfortable with the new learning management system. As with any technology change, there are things about Canvas that are different …
Attaching files to emails can no longer be done using the Outlook web app in Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge web browsers. Unfortunately, updates to Chrome and Edge makes sending attachments no longer possible via these web browsers. This can …
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Teaching Flipped gives university faculty an introduction to the ins and outs of teaching with a flipped, hybrid, or online MOOC-type classroom. The course will examine what is known versus what is not known in the literature, and where these learning …
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Setting up your Etown email on your smartphone is simple, and will allow you to easily access your email on the go. Click the link below for your device and find out how. Instructions for iPhones Instructions for Android Devices
The first-floor of Nicarry has received some new additions and changes to the classrooms, offering exciting opportunities for both teachers and students. Nicarry 101: This Seminar room is designed for video conferences and small training sessions. Fitted with a large …
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