by Thomas Keith | Nov 6, 2025 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos, Instructional design, Panopto, Pedagogy, Services
Introduction: Two Approaches to Academic Honesty At the University of Chicago, each incoming first-year student receives a copy of Charles Lipson’s book Doing Honest Work in College. Much more than a symbolic gift, this is a reminder that academic honesty is vital if...
by Cheryl Walker | Oct 21, 2025 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos, Instructional design, Services
The academic landscape is constantly evolving, and so too are the tools we use to support teaching and learning. Here at the University of Chicago, our Canvas Learning Management System is a cornerstone of our educational experience. You may have noticed a new option...
by Maria Rodriguez Camacho | Oct 17, 2025 | Accessibility, Canvas, How-tos
Canvas has introduced new accessibility features designed to make the platform more inclusive, user-friendly, and equitable for everyone—especially those using assistive technologies. These updates include a new dyslexia-friendly font option as well as improvements to...
by Joe Olivier | Sep 3, 2025 | Generative AI, How-tos
With the new optional Bots++ feature, you can now add an AI-powered chatbot to your course in Ed Discussion. This bot can be customized to your specific course materials and approach, helping streamline communication and assistance to your students. The bot currently...
by Thomas Keith | Aug 25, 2025 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos, Pedagogy
In building an atmosphere of trust between instructors and students, it is vital to set clear expectations. Research bears this out: a 2025 survey of students carried out by Inside Higher Ed found that 34% of respondents considered “clear, consistent expectations” to...
by Thomas Keith | Jul 31, 2025 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos
Canvas has recently debuted a new interface in the Files section of course sites. This interface is more intuitive and makes it easier for you to carry out commonly used functions when managing your course files. When you click on the Files tab, you will no longer see...