Canvas Plus: February 2024 Edition

Canvas +: Updates & new features in SMU's Instructional TechnologiesIn our Canvas Plus Monthly, we discuss the new features and enhancements available in the Canvas LMS and any updates to academic technology and software integrated with our Canvas instance. All updates are made available within Canvas by the 3rd weekend of the month. Continue reading Canvas Plus: February 2024 Edition

Improvements Come to Simple Syllabus

Simple Syllabus LogoIntroduced almost a year ago, Simple Syllabus has enabled SMU instructors—and now TAs!—to quickly personalize and publish interactive class syllabi within Canvas. Recently, some improvements have been made to Simple Syllabus to help align with SMU in Four and to provide faculty a way to meet the three current syllabus requirements in less than 10 minutes. Continue reading Improvements Come to Simple Syllabus

Simple Syllabus Takes Tedium Out of Submitting Syllabi

Simple Syllabus LogoA new service is now available in Canvas to assist you in building and sharing your syllabi in your courses! Simple Syllabus takes the guesswork out of formatting, submitting, and adding required syllabus statements. The Office of Information Technology has worked alongside the Office of Faculty Success to implement this time-saving service, and we’d like to tell you about some of the features and advantages of Simple Syllabus.

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