VoiceThread Training – May 2023
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 and Universal Design for […]
End of Semester Reminder – Spring 2023
Greetings VCU Faculty, We hope everyone has had a successful Spring semester. Below you will find some items to consider while closing out your course for the summer. All 2023 Course Shells Now Available Course shells for the Summer and Fall 2023 semesters are now available to instructors within Canvas. As a reminder, a course […]
Respondus – End of Windows 7 Support for LockDown Browser
LockDown Browser will cease to work on Windows 7 computers beginning June 28, 2023. Students using Windows 7 will need to upgrade to Windows 10/11 or find another device that is supported. LockDown Browser can be used with Windows 10+, Mac 10.13+, Chromebook, and iPads running iOS 11+ (the iPad setting must be enabled by […]
Top Hat Teaching and Learning Webinars for Faculty
Academic Technologies would like to make you aware of a webinar series called “Higher Learnings” that our partners at Top Hat offer each month. As part of this series, renowned experts in teaching and learning highlight innovative practices and strategies to the higher ed community. Past speakers have included James Lang, Pooja Agarwal and Jesse […]
Canvas Accessibility Update
It was recently brought to our attention that the link color within Canvas should be changed to better comply with accessibility needs. In consultation with Technology Services’ Web Services team, we have identified a suitable alternative. On March 8, 2023, a link color change will be implemented to better serve those with any form of […]
VoiceThread Training – March 2023
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 and Universal […]
Summer 2023 Canvas Courses Available February 27th
All Summer 2023 Canvas course shells will become available to all instructors on February 27, 2023 so you will have ample time to begin building your courses. Primary instructors will be populated; however, secondary instructors and TAs will need to be added manually by the primary instructor. If you find that a course you are believed […]
VoiceThread Training – Feb. 2023
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 Basics 1: […]
Canvas Training Services Portal Update
The Canvas Training Services Portal (TSP) is the best place to receive a variety of training content, and now it will be easier than ever to access. In January 2023, the Canvas Training Services Portal (TSP) is updating the way content is delivered, and we are excited to share these changes with you. Using your […]
Beginning of Semester Reminders – Spring 2023
Canvas Login Publishing and Unpublishing Courses Respondus – New Feature Highlights VCU Online UDL Regional Conference Copy a Canvas Course “Classic Quizzes” to “New Quizzes” Transition Updates Top Hat 1.1 Transition to the LTI Version 1.3 Academic Integrity Concerns Course or Section Cross-Listing Canvas Enrollment Status Update Spring 2023 Training Opportunities Greetings Faculty and Staff, […]