VoiceThread – More Flexible Private Replies
After hearing your feedback, we’re making private replies in VoiceThread more flexible! Starting May 1, you can customize whether private comments are permitted on each VoiceThread individually. Just go into the thread settings and select who, if anyone, can start a private conversation. This won’t alter the settings for any of your current VoiceThreads, so you don’t need to worry about making any changes if […]
End of Semester Reminders – Spring 2026
Greetings VCU Faculty, We hope your Spring semester has gone well. As you wrap up your course and transition into the summer, please review the items below to help guide your end‑of‑term preparations. Fall 2026 Course Shells Available Now Course shells for the Fall 2026 semester are officially available in Canvas for all instructors. As […]
Respondus Training – April 2026
Join these expert-led training to learn best practices and get your questions answered. LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests Learn about our newer features, like using a second camera for greater control over the level of exam security, switching to Excel and Word during online exams, and exams that only […]
VoiceThread Training – April 2026
Join VoiceThread for their free workshops! If you are new to VoiceThread or just want some new ideas, this interactive and hands-on explorations is just what you need. All sessions are led by VoiceThread’s instructional designer and online educator, George Haines, who will share his expertise to help you get the most from VoiceThread. Using VoiceThread in Canvas: Part 1- non-graded […]
Respondus Training – March 2026
Join these expert-led training to learn best practices and get your questions answered. LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests Learn about our newer features like switching to Excel and Word during online exams, exams that only use screen recording (no webcams), or using a second camera for greater control over […]
VoiceThread Training – March 2026
Join VoiceThread for their free workshops! If you are new to VoiceThread or just want some new ideas, this interactive and hands-on explorations is just what you need. All sessions are led by VoiceThread’s instructional designer and online educator, George Haines, who will share his expertise to help you get the most from VoiceThread. VoiceThread Assignments in your LMS – […]
Reminder: Hard Deletes and Upcoming Course Shells
Hard Deletes: This is a reminder that VCU Learning Management Systems will begin permanently deleting Canvas Courses that are 5 or more years old on June 1, 2026 to remain in compliance with the data retention policies of The Library of Virginia. For more information, visit the Records Management Policy & Canvas Usage at VCU […]
End of Semester Reminders – Fall 2025
Greetings VCU Faculty, We hope everyone has had a successful Fall semester. Below are some items to consider as you close out your course heading into Spring. Spring 2026 Course Shells Available Now Course shells for the Spring 2026 semester are now available to Canvas instructors. As a reminder, a course will not be visible […]
VoiceThread Training – October – November 2025
Join VoiceThread for their free workshops! If you are new to VoiceThread or just want some new ideas, this interactive and hands-on explorations is just what you need. All sessions are led by VoiceThread’s instructional designer and online educator, George Haines, who will share his expertise to help you get the most from VoiceThread. VoiceThread Accessibility and Universal Design […]
Coming Soon! VoiceThread Stacked Assignments
Stacked assignments are the most commonly requested feature in VoiceThread, and we’re so excited that they’re finally here! Starting August 15, 2025, faculty will be able to build stacked assignments in their courses. What are stacked assignments? They’re just assignments that work together to create a multilayered and richer experience for students. If you use VoiceThread […]