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 Sarah McDaniel | Jan 5, 2024 | How-tos, Pedagogy
This three-part series explores a wide range of digital tools and pedagogical strategies that support writing instruction. The first post offered an approach to writing – and to writing instruction – as a process. This installment explores digital tools suited to the...
by Ziting Wang | Nov 8, 2023 | Digital Accessibility, How-tos, Instructional design, Pedagogy
Want to engage your students by incorporating gamification into your classes? This blog post shares four design principles for creating gamified activities and discusses factors to consider in order to design with accessibility in mind. Design Principles Breaking down...
by Joe Olivier | Oct 17, 2023 | How-tos, Instructional design, Pedagogy, Services, Surveys and Feedback
If you teach at UChicago, you are probably familiar with how students can provide formal feedback on the courses you teach towards the end of the quarter. The University Registrar administers the Course Feedback process, and you are able to add customized questions,...
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 | 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...