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Canvas

Analytics Beta in Canvas

Analytics Beta in Canvas
Analytics Beta in Canvas

Currently, Analytics Beta allows instructors to track average course grades for student submissions using an interactive chart or table. Data is for viewing only and cannot directly be changed. Page views and participation metrics include an aggregate across all devices, including Canvas mobile apps.

Use Analytics Beta to:

Analytics Beta can be accessed from Course Navigation. By default, this link is hidden in Course Navigation in each course and must be enabled. To enable Analytics Beta, open Course Settings and view the Navigation tab. Move the Analytics Beta link to the enabled section and save the page. Contact me or the IT Help Desk if you would like to learn more about Canvas Analytics Beta.

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Canvas

Try Feedback Box in Canvas this Fall

Feedback Box in Canvas

Feedback Box is a Canvas integration that lets students share private, anonymous feedback with instructors anytime during the course. Students see a new “Feedback” link in the course navigation. Clicking it takes them to a submission form. When a student submits feedback, the instructor receives an email with a link to Canvas where the instructor can view each comment and reply if desired.

Want to learn how instructors at other institutions are using Feedback Box?

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Video

Create Interactive Videos Using PlayPosit

PlayPosit Interface
PlayPosit

Use PlayPosit to create multiple interactions in a video, including polls, open-ended questions, discussions, and more. Create interactions in your own videos, or videos from other sources like YouTube. PlayPosit integrates directly with Canvas and Kaltura, and PlayPosit videos can be setup as graded assignments in Canvas. Contact Michael Robertson to setup your PlayPosit account, and discuss training opportunities.

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Online

Dedman College Online Courses

Screenshot of SPAN 1401 online

Over the past two years, Dedman College has launched 20 new online courses in World Languages and Literatures, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and Sociology. These online courses are mostly offered during summer and intersessions. Thirty-six (36) faculty have also successfully completed the online teaching certification for Dedman College. The certification is required to develop and teach an online course for the college. Each course development project spans 12-18 months and is managed through the Academic Technology Services (ATS) Office. Certification training is also managed through the ATS Office with support from the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE). If you’d like to take a look at one of our online courses, or learn more about teaching online for Dedman College, contact Michael Robertson.

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Classrooms

Turn Your Whiteboard into a Giant Tablet Computer

Watch this short video for an overview of the Epson BrightLink Pro Interactive Projector. It transforms whiteboards into interactive workspaces where you can use your fingers or an interactive pen to control, annotate, draw, and more. These projectors are available in Fondren Science 123, 133, 158, Dallas Hall 138, Umphrey Lee 241, and Heroy 06. See Classroom Technologies for more information.

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Video

Now Available: LightBoard: Hyer Video Studio

A LightBoard is available for use in the Hyer Video Studio. It is a small 31″ x 19″ LightBoard like in the above video. It is a unique and engaging way to present content to students. Images and video can be overlayed on the device as well. Watch the above video to learn more about the tabletop LightBoard. Please contact Michael Robertson if you would like to use the LightBoard in the Hyer Video Studio.