Lecturing from the Screen

by | Sep 3, 2018 | Adams Blog, tools

Instructional videos can help learners to spend extra time on learning tasks. You have probably seen many of your peers using something called “screencasting” to teach. Screencasting allows you to record what is going on on your screen which you would like to show to...

Deduct For Late Submissions

by | Feb 12, 2018 | Canvas, Tips, tools

Deducting grades from students for late submission is not only unpleasant, but also tedious.  You can have Canvas automate the process.  Here is how: 1. Go to course settings. 2. Under “feature options,” turn on “new gradebook.” 3. Click on the...

Back-to-school list for Canvas

by | Aug 24, 2017 | Tips, tools

As you get ready for the beginning of the semester, you might also create a virtual classroom by using Canvas. Canvas can be used to share class materials, collect assignments, communicate with students and grade assessments. You may use one or two features, or you...

Canvas and Turnitin Dates

by | Mar 22, 2017 | Canvas, tools, turnitin

If you hear from students that they cannot submit their Turnitin assignment in Canvas, one likely cause is that the due dates have passed.  Canvas-Turnitin due date conflict could also cause the problem.  To check and change, follow these steps: Go to the assignment...