Discussion forums can be a great way to engage students in an online classroom environment. Like in Moodle, Canvas offers a robust discussion forum activity that can be used for class introductions, Q&As, threaded replies, general community conversations, podcast...
Trying to make STEM content accessible can be a challenge, especially when it comes to complicated graphs, charts, diagrams, etc. Arizona State University has created a great tool to help with just that. You can upload your image (even if it is hand drawn) and...
One resource has floated to the top of the AI flood that is my inbox these days. It comes from EAB, the consulting firm that NMC has used for different research initiatives, via Stephen Siciliano. EAB has prepared a template that institutions can use for AI...
Join Alison Thornton for practical workshops designed to equip teachers to delve into the world of AI. Date Course Name Wednesday, March 19 at 3 pm AI Prompting…the best way to get started using AI Are you curious about AI and how it can help you? Learn about working...
When adding images to your materials, it is important to ensure that images that convey important information have appropriate text alternatives or descriptions. Having a description of an image will ensure that they are accessible to everyone. Alternative text (alt...
Ensuring that your course content is accessible to all students is a crucial part of modern classroom management—and it’s also required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines. As ADA requirements continue to evolve, there’s no better time to check...
You don't want to miss Friday Forum this week! Katie Sommer-Ford and Bridget Munroe will reprise and update their Understanding Generational Differences workshop that played to a full house at October Conference. The session will discuss the impact of...
Alice Sluss is ending her seven-year run as an innovative and dedicated office manager for Center for Instructional Excellence. Since January 2018, Alice has kept the books, fielded queries, managed the Faculty Excellence Award, trained a new director, edited a...
Both Classic Quizzes and New Quizzes allow for moderating response settings. But what does "moderating" mean? It refers to the ability to adjust quiz settings for specific users. For instance, if a student has an accommodation that grants them time and a half on tests...