Academic Technology Solutions (ATS) Blog
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Combating Academic Dishonesty, Part 5: The Problem of Text Spinners
This post is part of an ongoing series addressing factors that may lead to academic dishonesty and strategies for combating it. We invite you to review previous installments in our series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Now is the winter of our discontent made...
Support Your Pedagogy with Anonymous Canvas Discussions
Note 11/18/2022: The redesigned Canvas Discussions has been disabled as a default setting. If you would like to enable it in your course so as to have access to Anonymous Discussions, please follow these steps: Go to Settings in your Canvas course menu. Choose the...
Choose the Best Discussion Tool for Your Class
Are you considering using asynchronous discussion as part of your course this term? Discussion tools can help you create a vibrant student community, observe progress toward course objectives, and ultimately promote learning more effectively. At UChicago, you have a...
Streamline Your Grading and Promote Student Growth Using Canvas Rubrics
If you’re looking for a way to make grading easier for you and help students better understand where they can improve their work, Canvas Rubrics can help you deliver more impactful feedback with a minimum amount of setup time. (You’ll also be able to repurpose these...
Use Peer Review in Canvas to Build Your Learning Community
It can be challenging to effectively communicate expectations for student work and build a class community–whether in person or online–that promotes meaningful learning. However, Peer Review in Canvas can help you do both! How Peer Review can Support Your Teaching By...
New Poll Everywhere Upgrade Makes Use Easier
Academic Technology Solutions (ATS) has upgraded the Poll Everywhere integration in Canvas. Poll Everywhere, a student response system, is used to promote discussion among students, quickly gauge their knowledge, and receive feedback instantaneously. By effectively...
Prepare for Autumn Quarter with a Workshop on Teaching with Technology
The first day of Autumn Quarter is less than two weeks away! In preparation for the quarter, Academic Technology Solutions is offering a rich array of workshops on many different topics pertaining to teaching tools and digital pedagogy. Below is a full list of...
Delve Deeper into Canvas Content with Immersive Reader
In the U.S. alone, 2.5 million students have learning disabilities – such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia – that can affect their learning and academic careers. As educational technology develops, more of these students are finding accommodations that can...
Request Your Course Blog Now for Autumn Quarter 2022
Autumn Quarter 2022 is almost here, and now is the perfect time to request a course blog for your Autumn course. Course blogs are a powerful tool for stimulating student creativity and can fill many different roles within your pedagogy, from discussion boards to...
Use Weighted Assignment Groups in Your Canvas Course
Introduction Create an Assignment Group Weight Assignment Groups Use Weighted Assignment Groups to Calculate the Total Grade Drop a Low Score from an Assignment Group Further Resources and Getting Help Introduction It is good pedagogical practice to maintain a Canvas...
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