by Yue Deng | Jul 2, 2024 | Accessibility, Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, Digital Accessibility, How-tos
Introduction The academic accommodations students can receive from Student Disability Services include course flexibility, exam accommodations, note-taking assistance, alternative format conversions, and interpreting and captioning services. Thankfully, Canvas offers...
by Thomas Keith | Jun 10, 2024 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos, Instructional design, Pedagogy, Services
The author wishes to thank his colleagues on the ATS Learning Design Team for their feedback, and Digital Pedagogy Fellow Kinley LaBerge for valuable assistance in the compilation of this post. Canvas has implemented features over the past months that can provide...
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...