by Joe Olivier | Mar 19, 2024 | Canvas, Surveys and Feedback
As the academic year progresses, Academic Technology Solutions (ATS) is committed to ensuring that you have the best possible experience with digital teaching tools. To achieve this, we need your valuable input! If you teach or have taught at the University of...
by Joe Olivier | Mar 6, 2024 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos, Student
Did you know that you can search for a syllabus in Canvas? A syllabus can help inform your course selections by giving you a sense of course content, objectives, teaching approach, and more. It’s important to note that not all course syllabi are visible to all users,...
by Kinley LaBerge | Jan 12, 2024 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos
As the University of Chicago transitions into the winter quarter, course instructors should be aware of a few changes and improvements. Point Based Grading Schemes Editing Page Titles Updates the URLs Point Based Grading Schemes Course instructors now have the option...
by Thomas Keith | Dec 19, 2023 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, Instructional design, Pedagogy, Services, Universal Design for Learning
This is the second installment in an ongoing series on the intersection of critical pedagogy and digital tools. The author wishes to thank instructional designers Michael Hernandez and Joe Olivier for their valuable comments and suggestions. Introduction: What Is...
by Kinley LaBerge | Oct 5, 2023 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos, Student
UChicago Canvas is your one-stop shop for accessing and organizing your classes as a student at UChicago, but are you using it to its full potential? Ensuring that you’re comfortable and familiar with the platform will allow you to get the most out of your courses and...
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...