Best Practices… Public Canvas Sites Policy Update 7 Jun 20222 Jun 2022 Course visibility settings govern who may view your course site. By default, only users enrolled in a Canvas course site have access to the site. For all courses in UPenn…
Best Practices… Closing the Toolbox: Outcomes and Analytics 6 May 20225 May 2022 Now that we’ve explored the different tools available in your Canvas Toolbox, it is time to wrap up and close the toolbox until next semester. After final exams and all…
Best Practices… Canvas Toolbox: Video & Recording Tools 4 Mar 20222 Mar 2022 This March, we’re going to explore the options for videoing, recording, and meeting synchronously for all courses using Penn Canvas and Open Canvas for Penn Learners. Video and recording tools…
Best Practices… Upcoming Courseware Workshops 8 Feb 20224 Feb 2022 Introduction to New Quizzes (Register Online)Thursday, February 10th, 11:00 am-12:00 pm New Quizzes is coming! New Quizzes is an assessment tool that will replace the Classic Quizzes tool in Canvas.…
Best Practices… Canvas Course Templates Now Available 3 Aug 20212 Aug 2021 The Courseware Services Team has created a collection of optional templates for use in Canvas course sites. The templates are designed as a starting point for a variety of subjects…
Best Practices… Zoom Meeting Settings to Enhance Accessibility, Security, and Privacy 4 Mar 202120 Oct 2021 Zoom offers optional settings to increase the accessibility, security, and privacy of live meetings and recordings. Take a closer look at some of Zoom’s helpful feature options and meeting settings:…
Best Practices… Prevent Zoombombing: Security Settings for Video Meetings 12 Oct 2020 Increase the security of your meetings and prevent uninvited guests or mischievous attendees from disrupting your virtual class sessions or meetings. This form of harassment, known as “Zoombombing,” typically involves…
Best Practices… Canvas Quizzes: Capabilities, Limitations, and Best Practices for Remote Testing 24 Apr 202020 Oct 2021 Capabilities Canvas quizzes provide the following options: The ability to create a range of question types, including, but not limited to: multiple choice, short answer, fill-in-the-blank, matching, numerical answer, formula,…
Best Practices Best Practices: Store Media Files on Pages, Not in Files 13 Aug 2015 The Best Practices series focuses on what instructors and students can do to effectively use Canvas. You’re welcome to contact Courseware Support at canvas@pobox.upenn.edu if you have any questions about…
Best Practices Designing Your Canvas Site for How Students Learn 29 Jul 2015 Ah, summer. The perfect time for enjoying trips to the shore, napping in hammocks, and of course, planning your Fall course sites. Sure, you know how to upload a syllabus…