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Category: Best Practices

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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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:…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…

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    Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 Time: 12:00pm - 12:30pm Presenter: Kate Rojas Location: Online Library: Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center Canvas Office Hours are 30-minute appointment sessions for faculty, grad students, teaching assistants, and students to get individualized Canvas assistance. Schedule an Office Hours Appointment for assistance with: Canvas tools and features Instructional learning technologies (e.g., Panopto, […]
  • Canvas Office Hours
    Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Time: 12:30pm - 1:00pm Presenter: Kate Rojas Location: Online Library: Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center Canvas Office Hours are 30-minute appointment sessions for faculty, grad students, teaching assistants, and students to get individualized Canvas assistance. Schedule an Office Hours Appointment for assistance with: Canvas tools and features Instructional learning technologies (e.g., Panopto, […]
  • Canvas Office Hours
    Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 Time: 2:00pm - 2:30pm Presenter: Kate Rojas Location: Online Library: Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center Canvas Office Hours are 30-minute appointment sessions for faculty, grad students, teaching assistants, and students to get individualized Canvas assistance. Schedule an Office Hours Appointment for assistance with: Canvas tools and features Instructional learning technologies (e.g., Panopto, […]
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