CITS Instructional Development
Incompletes during the myCourses-Canvas Transition
There will be some special considerations for faculty and students dealing with incompletes during the transition from myCourses to Canvas, as it is not technically possible to transfer student work from myCourses to Canvas. Resolve before transition: If at all...
Supporting the Incoming Class of 2029: A Call for Awareness and Adaptation
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” - Malcolm X Dear Faculty, As we begin to conclude the Spring ‘25 semester throughout our campus community, keep in mind that each semester provides a fresh and novel...
Spring Cleaning for Canvas!
"The last day of class carries outsized importance in your students’ recollection and perception of your course, serving as a sort of outro for its motifs and themes." -Kristi Rudenga Dear Faculty, Spring is here, and that means there are just a few weeks left of the...
Cultivating A Sense Of Student Belonging Through Office Hours
Dear Faculty, In the coming weeks, students will begin to meet with you during office hours to discuss their plans for fall coursework, questions about course content, or what their plans may be post-graduation. With each meeting comes an opportunity to engage with...
UDL + John Dewey = Multiple Means of Representation and Expression
Dear Faculty, As you head into spring break, we wanted to offer a newsletter focused on the importance of reflection, engagement, and creating equitable content for all students. The resources curated this week have been designed to illustrate a reflective journey,...
Canvas Course Card Nicknames
Did you know you can give your development sites a nickname? Canvas course sites are named using automatically generated conventions from campus systems for organization and data management purposes, which includes development site course cards. You can create course...
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