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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...
Bring the Immediacy of Instant Messaging to Your Class with Ed Chat

Bring the Immediacy of Instant Messaging to Your Class with Ed Chat

by Michael Hernandez | Dec 2, 2022 | Instructional design

While Canvas and other teaching tools offer robust discussion board functionality, you may find yourself looking for something with the immediacy of instant messaging. Instructors sometimes turn to tools like Slack and Discord to create a dynamic class community, but...
Make Student Questions a Highlight of Your Course Using Ed Discussion

Make Student Questions a Highlight of Your Course Using Ed Discussion

by Michael Hernandez | Nov 29, 2022 | Instructional design

As an instructor, you may find yourself opening and closing office hours with few visitors; answering emails with the same questions that could better be used as learning opportunities for the whole class; or discovering only after a major project or exam gave mixed...
Choose the Best Discussion Tool for Your Class

Choose the Best Discussion Tool for Your Class

by Michael Hernandez | Oct 28, 2022 | Instructional design

Are you considering using asynchronous discussion as part of your course this term? Discussion tools can help you create a vibrant student community, observe progress toward course objectives, and ultimately promote learning more effectively. At UChicago, you have a...

Streamline Your Grading and Promote Student Growth Using Canvas Rubrics

by Michael Hernandez | Sep 16, 2022 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos

If you’re looking for a way to make grading easier for you and help students better understand where they can improve their work, Canvas Rubrics can help you deliver more impactful feedback with a minimum amount of setup time. (You’ll also be able to repurpose these...
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