WOW – Student Canvas Overview Recordings
If you missed the live, virtual overview of Canvas during Weeks of Welcome, or if you attended but need a refresher, a recording of each session is available via the following links: Canvas Overview Training Recordings For more Canvas resources to help you get started, visit Canvas for Students. Be sure to visit the student […]
Weeks of Welcome – Final Canvas Student Training
VCU Academic Technologies will host one final live, online 30-minute overview of Canvas for students during Weeks of Welcome. Students will learn how to login and navigate Canvas to complete class assignments, projects, and more. Join us on September 3. For more information and to register, visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/Tech/CanvasTraining/ in VCU RamsConnect. Also, be sure to visit the Academic […]
Weeks of Welcome – Canvas Training for Students
VCU Academic Technologies will host two more live, online 30-minute overviews of Canvas for students during Weeks of Welcome. Students will learn how to login and navigate Canvas to complete class assignments, projects, and more. Join us on August 27 or September 3. For more information and to register, visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/Tech/CanvasTraining/ in VCU RamsConnect. Also, be sure […]
Weeks of Welcome – Canvas Training for Students
VCU Academic Technologies will host three live, online 30-minute overviews of Canvas for students during Weeks of Welcome. Students will learn how to login and navigate Canvas to complete class assignments, projects, and more. Join us on August 20, 27, or September 3. For more information and to register, visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/Tech/CanvasTraining/ in VCU RamsConnect. Also, be sure […]
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 […]
Canvas Feature Updates – July 2025
Rich Content Editor – Resize Controls Production Environment Availability: 7/16/2025 The Rich Content Editor (RCE) includes a plus and minus icon to resize the editor. This update improves accessibility by adding icons that let users easily resize the editor, providing an alternative to the previous drag-to-resize option. Use the plus and minus icons to resize […]
Canvas Feature Updates – June 2025
Sections – Separate Fields for Date and Time Production Environment Availability: 6/4/2025 In the Course Sections Edit page, the Start and End Date fields have separate inputs for date and time. This update provides more precise scheduling control. SpeedGrader – Studio Media Comment Screen Capture and Auto Captioning Feature Option Production Environment Availability: 6/4/2025 An Auto […]
VoiceThread Training – August 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. *Guest Presenter: Dr. Raelynne Hale*Using VoiceThread for […]
Beginning of Semester Reminders – Fall 2025
Canvas Login Canvas 3rd Party Tools Enrollment Reminders In Case You Missed It… Copy a Canvas Course Fall 2025 Training Opportunities Course or Section Cross-Listing Academic Integrity Publishing/Unpublishing Courses Explore Academic Technologies Greetings Faculty and Staff, Welcome back! To ensure a smooth start to the upcoming semester, please review the following important reminders. For questions, […]
Canvas Feature Updates – May 2025
New Quizzes – Text Block Production Environment Availability: 5/17/2025 In New Quizzes, instructors are able to provide students additional context with standalone text or prompts that are not tied to questions on a New Quiz. This update allows instructors to add sections to their quizzes that do not require a question to include instructions or […]