Canvas Feature Updates – October 2024
New Quizzes – Submitted Date Displays in Moderate Log Production Environment Availability: 10/10/2024 In the Moderate Log, the date of submission displays for instructors. This update allows instructors to track student progress, ensure transparency, and resolve grading disputes by providing clear submission records. When viewing the Moderate Log, instructors can view the date of submission. […]
VCU Tech Fair 2024!
đ Join us for the annual VCU Tech Fair on October 30 and 31. Hosted by VCU Technology Services, this free event is open to all students, faculty, and staff. No registration required. Discover the latest technology tips and tricks while filling your bag with a variety of treats! WHEN and WHERE đ October 30th, […]
VoiceThread Training – Sept. 2024
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 VoiceThreadâs instructional designer and online educator, George Haines, who will share his expertise to help you get the most from VoiceThread. Using VoiceThread in Canvas September […]
New in Möbius: Math Engine Update / Content Repository / Chemistry Questions
DigitalEd has recently shared its latest release update for Möbius with us. Please read below! For more information about Möbius at VCU, please see go.vcu.edu/mobius. Upgrade Announcement for the Möbius Math Engine We are planning to upgrade the existing Math Engine (MapleNet 2019.1) to a newer versionâMapleNet 2023.1. This means the current MapleNet version will […]
Canvas Feature Updates – May 2024
Gradebook – Message Students Who Have Submitted Updates Production Environment Availability: 5/8/2024 In the Gradebook, the Message Students Who feature is enhanced to allow instructors to message students who have submitted an assignment. Options include messaging all students who have submitted on time, students with graded on time assignments, and students with ungraded on time […]
Canvas Feature Updates – April 2024
Mobile – Mobile Offline Support Production Environment Availability: 4/20/2024 The Mobile offline mode feature option is available to admin allowing students to sync course content to view as read-only when offline. Note: As instructors develop course content, it is essential to carefully consider the origin of visual elements or links associated with the material. This […]
Canvas Feature Updates – March 2024
Rich Content Editor- Canvas Media Right-Click Update Production Environment Availability: 3/14/2024 When right-clicking on media in the Rich Content Editor, the options to download media, open media in a new tab, and copy the media address are removed from the menu. This update enhances the security of Canvas media, increasing the level of difficulty for […]
Canvas Feature Updates – January 2024
Calendar – Event Times can be Input Manually Production Environment Availability: 1/17/2024 When creating or editing an event, users can manually input event times. Additionally, the time increments in the drop-down menu are changed to 15 minute increments. This update provides users the option to create time frames outside of the default 15 minute increment […]
Canvas Feature Updates – November 2023
Dashboard – Cookie Notice Link Production environment availability: 11/22/203 In the Dashboard, a Cookie Notice link is available to users. In the Dashboard, a link to Instructureâs Cookie Notice displays. This update improves alignment with General Data Protection regulations. Navigation – Navigation Tray All links Update Production environment availability: 11/22/2023 In the Global Navigation, the […]
Canvas Feature Updates – October 2023
Rich Content Editor – Color Gradients in the Accessibility Checker Production Environment Availability: 10/11/2023 The Rich Content Editor Accessibility checker does not inspect color gradients when checking contrast requirements. This update improves accuracy of the checker by reducing the occurrence of inaccurate errors. New Quizzes – Locked Quiz Details Production Environment Availability: 10/11/2023 When viewing […]