Updates to Canvas were released on October 19. To see all the new features and fixed bugs, view the complete October Release Notes. Continue reading “Canvas: October updates”
Category: Teaching online
Reminder: Mediasite webinar on Channels and Shared Folders Oct. 21
During the fall semester, Information Technology Services is hosting a webinar training series focusing on Mediasite at K-State.
This webinar series highlights many of the power features offered through Mediasite. Faculty will learn the difference between Mediasite channels and shared folders, with the final session demonstrating how to leverage in-video quizzes to foster active learning in the online classroom.
Each 30-minute program is scheduled on a Monday at 10 a.m. and offered through Zoom.
The 2019 fall semester schedule includes:
- Channels and Shared Folders — 10 a.m., Mon., Oct. 21, https://ksu.zoom.us/j/606390358
- In-Video Quizzes — 10 a.m., Mon., Nov. 18, https://ksu.zoom.us/j/947339208
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K-State Mediasite webinar series continues this fall
Information Technology Services continues the Mediasite webinar training series this fall with three new topics highlighting powerful features offered through Mediasite. Faculty will learn simple tips and tricks for using Mediasite, including the difference between Mediasite channels and shared folders, and how to leverage in-video quizzes to foster active learning in the online classroom.
Each 30-minute program is scheduled on a Monday at 10 a.m. and offered through Zoom.
The 2019 fall semester schedule includes:
- Mediasite Tips and Tricks — 10 a.m., Mon., Sept. 23, https://ksu.zoom.us/j/201488544
- Channels and Shared Folders — 10 a.m., Mon., Oct. 21, https://ksu.zoom.us/j/606390358
- In-Video Quizzes — 10 a.m., Mon., Nov. 18, https://ksu.zoom.us/j/947339208
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New Gradebook deactivated in Canvas
On Mon., Aug. 19, the New Gradebook was activated in Canvas. Unfortunately, Canvas bugs have been discovered that do not allow the Copy Grades to KSIS or Scantron tools to work optimally with the New Gradebook. The decision has been made to return to the previous Gradebook until those bugs have been fixed. All courses in Canvas for fall 2019 were reverted to the Old Gradebook on Thurs., Aug. 22.
Canvas: Updates from the summer
Several updates were made to Canvas during the summer months. Highlights from the summer are listed below. To see all the new features and fixed bugs in Canvas, view the Canvas Release Notes. Continue reading “Canvas: Updates from the summer”
Getting started with Canvas updated for fall 2019
Canvas instructors can learn about helpful tips and resources to help you through the semester in the Getting started with Canvas course for instructors.
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Getting started with Canvas for students
by Information Technology Services
Canvas is a learning management system (LMS) that supports online learning and teaching at K-State. Whether you are an experienced Canvas user or new to the LMS, learn about helpful tips and resources to help you through the semester in the Getting Started with Canvas course for students. Continue reading “Getting started with Canvas for students”
Canvas: August updates
Updates to Canvas were released on August 17. To see all the new features and fixed bugs, view the complete August Release Notes. Continue reading “Canvas: August updates”
New Canvas Gradebook coming Aug. 19
On Monday, Aug. 19, the New Gradebook will be activated in Canvas. The New Gradebook offers several enhanced features, including:
- A better user experience addressing user-suggested improvements
- Support for flexible late/missing assignment policies
- Improved accessibility support
Canvas: July updates
Updates to Canvas were released on July 13. To see all the new features and fixed bugs, view the complete July Release Notes. Continue reading “Canvas: July updates”
