New VoiceThread is Here!
Table of Contents New VoiceThread is simpler, more accessible, and more powerful than ever before. The biggest update in VoiceThread history is ready for you to give it a whirl! There are dozens of new features and enhancements in the New VoiceThread. To see the new commenting features in action, watch this video. Here are […]
Canvas Feature Updates – August 2023
Announcements – Unpublished Course Warning Production Environment Availability: 8/2/2023 When creating an Announcement in an unpublished course, a warning displays that notifications are not sent retroactively. This update clarifies announcement notification expectations in unpublished courses. Announcements – Editing an Announcement Warning Production Environment Availability: 8/2/2023 When editing an Announcement, a warning displays that the user […]
Canvas Third Party Tool Removals: May 2024
The Learning Systems team carried over a number of Third Party Tools available institution-wide in Blackboard to Canvas in 2020. This carryover effort was made to ensure continuity for the VCU community during a transitory period. For a list of these tools, please see: https://go.vcu.edu/canvas-tools We have since re-evaluated the number of tools installed at […]
Resolved – Top Hat SMS submission temporarily unavailable
Resolved – September 8th @ 9am Top Hat’s SMS text message submission functionality is temporarily unavailable to students with US phone numbers due to new regulations around SMS messaging from application providers to users of digital services. We recommend that students either use the Top Hat mobile app or a desktop web browser while SMS […]
VoiceThread Training – Sept. 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: Upload, Comment, […]
Respondus Training – Sept. 2023
LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online TestsThis training is perfect for instructors who are new to LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor, or those who want a refresher on how to use these applications to ensure academic integrity during online exams.Dates: Sept. 5, 13, 19, 26 – REGISTER Respondus 4.0 and the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online […]
Canvas Overview for Students
As part of Weeks of Welcome for VCU students, Academic Technologies will host a live, online 30-minute overview of Canvas, VCU’s web-based learning management system (LMS). Students will learn how to navigate Canvas to complete class assignments, projects, and more. Please register and join the session on August 24th, 11:00am – 11:30am. https://cglink.me/2dV/r1928590
Möbius (Pilot) On-Demand Webinars
As previously announced, VCU has acquired a Möbius pilot extending through June 2024 that is available to the all VCU users. To assist in your understanding and usage of Möbius, we have compiled a list of instructor focused on-demand webinars to help get you started. Escape RoomsNew STEM Strategies for Post-Pandemic CampusesHow is Learning and […]
Beginning of Semester Reminders – Fall 2023
Canvas Faculty Survey Publishing/Unpublishing Courses Join VCU’s Möbius Pilot Today! Canvas Integrations: 3rd Party Tools Academic Technologies Website Summer/Fall 2023: Canvas Updates Canvas Login Fall 2023 Training Opportunities Copy a Canvas Course Academic Integrity Concerns Course or Section Cross-Listing We Appreciate your Feedback Greetings Faculty and Staff, Welcome back! We hope everyone had a memorable […]
Respondus Training – Aug. 2023
LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests This training is perfect for instructors who are new to LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor, or those who want a refresher on how to use these applications to ensure academic integrity during online exams. Dates: Aug. 2, 8, 15, 17, 22, 23, 29, 30 […]