Tag: Toolbox
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Exam Conversions Available
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In response to the added challenges of the semester, CATL has procured limited access to a tool for converting and importing quizzes (or exams) to Canvas. The tool converts a formatted text document (.txt, .rtf, or Word) into a Canvas quiz. Details of the formatting required can be found in this document (downloadable PDF). Use…
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Facilitating Online Student Presentations (Synchronous)
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This article contains strategies for preparing your students to give awesome presentations in synchronous online classes over videoconferencing programs. While many of the fundamentals of making strong in-person presentations apply to presenting online, the online element adds an extra layer of technical competencies and media-specific best practices for your students to consider. The aim of…
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Audio Recordings
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Why use audio recordings in your course? Technical: not as demanding of internet speed/quality as video recordings Humanize your course when video is not needed or an option Time: Can save time when giving students feedback in Canvas Appearance: relieves pressure of presenting in a clean or professional environment if that’s a concern Things to…
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Keeping Everyone on Track
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Consider these tips as you’re readying your course for Fall delivery to help keep all of your students keep on task and at the same point in the class welcome to Equitable Communications with all Students Set expectations General communication Let your online/not in-person students know if you plan on communicating with them regularly, and…
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Canvas: Kaltura Course Media Gallery
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Media Gallery Overview The Media Gallery feature available in Canvas courses is part of a suite of Kaltura video tools. It allows instructors and students to collaboratively curate and view a collection of videos in a course-specific media gallery. Videos added to a Canvas course’s media gallery can be viewed by all students enrolled in…