Downloading Graded Papers

Does anyone have any good advice for downloading graded papers from Speed Grader on Canvas? I typically grade hard copies, so this is my first attempt to grade exclusively through Canvas. I’m able to leave comments for the students to see, but when I download the draft with my annotations, you can see where I […]

Free Access to Online Course Texts

Many publishers are offering limited time free access to students to many course texts. The library has made the a guide to keep track of all these options. Feel free to share that with your students. https://guides.smu.edu/temporaryfreeresources Below I have made a video on how student can access the following texts (these strategies might work […]

Writing Center Information

March 24, 2020 THE WRITING CENTER IS AVAILABLE ON ZOOM FOR APPOINTMENTS, DROP-INS, AND LABS:   CONSULTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT ON ZOOM, SIGN UP IN CANVAS CALENDAR Mondays 10:00am – 4:30pm Tuesdays 12:00pm – 4:00pm Wednesdays 12:00pm – 4:30pm Thursdays 12:00pm – 4:30pm Fridays 11am-3:15pm   DROP-IN CONSULTATIONS ON ZOOM, CLICK ON LINK Tuesdays 2:00pm – […]

Welcome to the DISC Online Teaching and Learning Blog!

Hi all, Jonathan and I have created this blog that is designed just for DISC as a way to support each other and share information about online learning. Joanna Bliss, one of the library interns, will help organize the site and keep things running smoothly for us. This blog is not intended to add extra […]

Canvas Conferences – Big Blue Button

Big Blue Button is an open source web conference software. It provides real-time sharing of audio, video, slides, chat, and screen. Students are engaged through sharing of emoji icons, polling, and breakout rooms. It can be integrated with Canvas but is open source so it lacks direct support from SMU OIT. https://bigbluebutton.org/

Email from Stephanie

Hi all,    Many folks have asked whether it is necessary for faculty to fill out the Emergency Telecommuting Form that the President and the Dean linked in their respective messages to the faculty.   Here is the quote from the Dean today when we asked for clarification on the telecommuting forms: “What I’m telling people now […]

Email from Stephanie

Hi all, I hope you are doing well and getting the information you need. I’m sure you saw Faye Walter’s message that the in-person training sessions have been moved to an online format. This is good news, indeed, and news that was expected. I’ve been emailing Faye and she has been very responsive and helpful, […]

Email from Jonathan

You all probably got some version of this from me but I thought I would share here as well. Hope you are doing well. Things are hectic but I wanted to reach out to ensure you that the library is committed to support you and your students. The DISC Librarian team has spent the last […]

Email from Stephanie

Hi all, I have heard from several of you with questions and worries about the weeks ahead. This is a stressful time for all of us. Darryl and I have been talking with Tom DiPiero and we will keep you updated on any administrative changes, but for now, please have patience. As you can see, […]