In our Canvas Plus Monthly, we discuss the new features and enhancements available in Canvas and any updates to academic technology/software integrated into the Canvas LMS. Updates are made available in Canvas by the 3rd weekend of the month. Continue reading Canvas Plus: June 2024 Edition
With the end of the semester coming up fast, we are offering two short workshops to help you wrap up your courses for the term. The first workshop focuses on getting the most out of PlayPosit by repurposing your current content for future courses. The second workshop concentrates on getting everything ready in Canvas for an easy transition to my.SMU. Continue reading Upcoming PlayPosit and Canvas Workshops for Faculty
In this Quick Tip, Simmons Academic Technology Service Director Jennifer Culver shows us Playposit, a new video solution currently being piloted that allows you to add quiz questions and other interactive elements to any YouTube video. Check it out!
If you are interested in joining the pilot program, send Jennifer an e-mail.
We’re always looking for innovative and efficient new ways for faculty to harness technology for their teaching. Recently, OIT and the Academic Technology Council have announced a new pilot program for a new instructional video platform that allows for more interactivity and engagement for online courses.
With the PlayPosit video tool, you can create multiple interactions in a video; including polls, open-ended questions, discussions, and more. Continue reading PlayPosit Brings More Features to Course Videos
