Everything you Need to Know about Using Top Hat
Tips for Using Top Hat to Engage with Your StudentsTop Hat is an active learning platform that allows instructors to conduct polls, track attendance, host discussions, present slides and assessments for interactive learning. Students can submit responses using their mobile device, tablet, laptop, or SMS. No more “clickers” or subscriptions to purchase! Access to the […]
Notice: Canvas Classic Quizzes End of Life
Classic Quizzes End of Life Starting in July 2022, the default quizzing function in Canvas will be “New Quizzes”. “Classic Quizzes” will not be available after December 2022. Rest assured, anything previously created in Classic Quizzes will still be available; however, all newly created quizzes will use the New Quizzes platform. Classic Quizzes vs New […]
Kaltura August Updates
Release notes 8/30 Kaltura embedding video issue within a Canvas course We have an on-going issue with embedding Kaltura videos in Canvas via RCE. Some users have experienced a bug with their course homepage being inserted instead of their Kaltura video within the RCE. This issue has not yet been resolved and currently Canvas support […]
Respondus Webinars – Sept. 2021
Instructor Training: LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor This comprehensive 45-minute training is a perfect introduction for instructors new to the applications and who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor to protect academic integrity during online exams. Aug 31 | Sept 1, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14 – Register Here Instructor Training: Respondus 4.0 […]
Canvas Support Resources: Quick Reference Guide
SupportThe Learning Systems team can be reached at LSrequest@vcu.edu for Canvas, Kaltura Lon-Capa and additional instructional technologies technical support. Our team is also participating in Open Office Hours in partnership with VCU Online throughout Fall 2021. The IT Support Center provides VCU-specific tier-one support (i.e. eID issues) related to accessing Canvas. 24/7 Canvas support is also available by phone and chat, with chat being […]
Canvas Tip: Auto Open a File Preview
In a Canvas text box using the Rich Content Editor (RCE), any link to a file located in the site’s Files tool can be automatically opened and displayed to users. This is frequently done in the Syllabus and Assignment tools, but will work in any tool that contains a Canvas text box (Syllabus, Announcements, Assignments, […]
SoftChalk is Going Away
This is the final year VCU will be supporting SoftChalk Cloud & Create. On May 22, 2022, SoftChalk will no longer be available for use. As an alternative, Technology Services has established an Articulate 360 Team Agreement to provide VCU departments/schools quick access to Team licenses and benefits. Articulate 360 provides a suite of e-Learning […]
Respondus April 2021 Training Webinars
Instructor Training: Pearson MyLab + Respondus Monitor This webinar is intended for instructors who currently use Pearson MyLab. It will include a demonstration of how to set up and use the new integration with Respondus Monitor, overview of licensing options (including student purchase), best practices, and more. April 7 from 3pm-4pm – Register Instructor Training: […]
Kaltura March Updates
Kaltura Capture local recording file location change Locating your Personal Capture recordings has just become easier with the addition of the current recoding directory folder now displayed in the settings tab. If you do not see this option in your settings you may need to update your Kaltura Capture program by reinstalling it from MediaSpace. […]
Canvas Tip: How to Fix Images Not Visible when Using the Mobile App
Students using the Canvas Student app have complained of not being able to see images the instructor has shared. To fix this issue, you will need to instruct your students to turn on the “Allow Cross Website Tracking” option in their Canvas Student app settings. This short Images in Canvas video will show them how […]