Academic Technology Solutions (ATS) Blog
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Assess the Big Picture for Your Class Using Canvas Outcomes
Even with a well-prepared syllabus, it’s not uncommon to be concerned that the connection between your individual assignments and the overarching goals for your class is getting lost in communication with your students. Canvas Outcomes can not only help you remedy...
Bring the Immediacy of Instant Messaging to Your Class with Ed Chat
While Canvas and other teaching tools offer robust discussion board functionality, you may find yourself looking for something with the immediacy of instant messaging. Instructors sometimes turn to tools like Slack and Discord to create a dynamic class community, but...
Make Student Questions a Highlight of Your Course Using Ed Discussion
As an instructor, you may find yourself opening and closing office hours with few visitors; answering emails with the same questions that could better be used as learning opportunities for the whole class; or discovering only after a major project or exam gave mixed...
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...
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