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Hide Grade Distribution Graphs from Students in Canvas

Hide Grade Distribution Graphs from Students in Canvas

by Thomas Keith | Dec 13, 2024 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos

By default, students enrolled in a Canvas course are able to view a grade distribution graph (GDG) for an assignment once five or more students have submitted that assignment. The GDG, which shows mean, high, and low scores for the assignment, is displayed when the...
Technology and Equity: Understanding UChicago’s Diverse Community

Technology and Equity: Understanding UChicago’s Diverse Community

by Thomas Keith | Nov 26, 2024 | Pedagogy, Universal Design for Learning

The University of Chicago student community is diverse – racially, ethnically, religiously, socioeconomically – and the University’s efforts continue to increase its diversity. Yet there is always the risk that some students may lack access to the knowledge and...
Leave Engaging, Accessible Feedback for Students with Canvas Media Comments

Leave Engaging, Accessible Feedback for Students with Canvas Media Comments

by Thomas Keith | Oct 31, 2024 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos, Updates

The author wishes to thank ATS instructional designer Joe Olivier for helpful suggestions and advice in the writing of this article. He also wishes to thank Instructional Technology Assistant Kinley LaBerge for assistance with screenshots. Earlier this year, Canvas...
Make Your Canvas Course Sites More Accessible with Pope Tech

Make Your Canvas Course Sites More Accessible with Pope Tech

by Thomas Keith | Aug 26, 2024 | Accessibility, Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, Digital Accessibility, Services, Universal Design for Learning

As you prepare your Canvas sites for upcoming courses, it is important to keep digital accessibility in mind. The more accessible the materials you share in Canvas, the easier it will be for all students to use your course sites with success, which in turn can promote...
Five Simple Steps to Humanize Your Pedagogy

Five Simple Steps to Humanize Your Pedagogy

by Thomas Keith | Aug 1, 2024 | Instructional design, Pedagogy, Services, Universal Design for Learning

Successful pedagogy means more than just imparting information. For your course to achieve its aims, it’s vital that there be a meaningful human connection between you and your students. In this post, we’ll consider five steps that you can take to “humanize” your...
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