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Promote Inclusion with Small Changes Enabled by UChicago Teaching Tools

Promote Inclusion with Small Changes Enabled by UChicago Teaching Tools

by Michael Hernandez | Jul 18, 2023 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, Instructional design

“Any approach or tool you use in class can be viewed through the lens of inclusion. Ask yourself: “Who is being included and who is being excluded by the choices I make? Kelly A. Hogan and Viji Sathy, Inclusive Teaching: Strategies for Promoting Equity in the College...
New Quarter FAQs: How to Create Your Canvas Course, Copy Content, and More

New Quarter FAQs: How to Create Your Canvas Course, Copy Content, and More

by Michael Hernandez | Feb 28, 2023 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos, Uncategorized

For instructors here at UChicago, preparing for the new quarter can be a hectic process. In order to make the technology side of that process as quick and stress-free for you as possible, we’d like to offer a few handy resources for some of the most common concerns...

Link to Library Resources in Canvas

by Thomas Keith | Feb 17, 2023 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos

Note: This post was guest-authored by Rebecca Starkey, Head of Research and Instruction Services at the UChicago Library. Would you like to link to assigned readings in your Canvas course? Most Library resources allow you to create links that go directly to a book or...

Create Positive Classroom Relationships with NameCoach

by Cheryl Walker | Jan 20, 2023 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos

Using NameCoach to learn student names and correct pronunciations is a low-stakes way to foster community and inclusion. Using this simple tool can have a positive impact on the students’ experience in your classroom. NameCoach can help all students (especially those...

Assess the Big Picture for Your Class Using Canvas Outcomes

by Michael Hernandez | Dec 19, 2022 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions

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...

Support Your Pedagogy with Anonymous Canvas Discussions

by Thomas Keith | Nov 7, 2022 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos

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...
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