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What is a speedgrader in canvas?

Canvas uses a SpeedGrader. It gives the instructor the ability to comment/markup a document, without downloading the student’s submission. When an Assignment is created, it is added to the Assignment page, Syllabus and Calendar. If updated, all links are updated.

What is interactive rubric?

Interactive rubrics can be used for grading. Students can submit multimedia assignments or submit document from external services like Google Drive. Instructors can limit the type of file allowed to be uploaded. Instructors can leave multimedia comments. Peer Review assignments can be created.

What can be included in a text message?

Messages can include file attachments, webcam recordings, audio or video uploads, or just text.

What are modules used for in Canvas?

Modules are used in Canvas for organizing content.

What is a recent activity link?

Recent Activity links allow you to expand, remove or navigate to that item within the course.

What is calendar populated with?

Calendar is automatically populated with items that have Due Dates.

How to mark up a submitted file?

You can mark up the submitted file by adding comments, drawing, highlighting or text; this is the same service (Crocodocs) as Blackboard.

Blackboard Faculty Tools are working. Please create your courses for Summer!

You can begin creating your courses and copying your content for Summer in Blackboard. Please begin this process if you haven’t already! On April 30th, Learning Systems will be automating the creation of course shells for the remainder of Summer courses.

Collaborate Ultra Training – Virtual CTLE Workshops

Using Blackboard Collaborate Ultra for Live Class Meetings Date/Time: Monday, April 27, 3-4pm Facilitators: Jamillah Martin and Christopher McDonald

Kaltura Auto-captioning is on!

Kaltura is integrated with Blackboard and is the best way at VCU to quickly deliver video to your students. In response to COVID-19 and accessibility requirements for video learning content, all new video content uploaded or captured will now be automatically captioned.

Reminders

Blackboard Course Retention – In order to maintain system integrity and efficiency, Bb courses and user accounts are archived, deleted and/or made unavailable on a regular basis throughout the year. This maintenance is based on State and VCU-defined procedures and guidelines.

When is the deadline to retrieve Blackboard content?

Download any Blackboard Collaborate videos you may have recorded. The deadline to retrieve organization content was March 31, 2021, not to be confused the the deadline to retrieve course content on May 31, 2021.

What happens if you publish your course before the open date?

This means, if you publish your course before the defaulted open date has approached, the students will still be unable to access the course.

Is Canvas the same as Blackboard?

A) Yes, Canvas has many of the same features as Blackboard, but not all. There are some new features and some familiar ones, such as discussions, groups, gradebook, modules, etc. Please refer to the VCU Blackboard to Canvas Equivalences Chart, which compares the features and provides links and information for each.

Is the process similar to pulling grades from Blackboard for import into Banner?

A) Not at the moment; the process is very similar to pulling grades from Blackboard for import into Banner.

Is Canvas an accessible platform?

A) Canvas is built to be an accessible platform, but development of accessible content within a course is the instructor's responsibility and still needs to adhere to university accessibility guidelines. For more information, please refer to "Resources for instructional faculty to use in their teaching" at https://accessibility.vcu.edu/.

Can Canvas self enroll be used in a sandbox?

A) Canvas Self-Enroll can only be used in courses not created by the Banner SIS database (i.e sandboxes)

Does Canvas Calendar have an agenda?

A) The Canvas Calendar has a great agenda feature that will allow you to create office hours. More information can be found in the Canvas Guides here

What is a speedgrader in canvas?

Canvas uses a SpeedGrader. It gives the instructor the ability to comment/markup a document, without downloading the student’s submission. When an Assignment is created, it is added to the Assignment page, Syllabus and Calendar. If updated, all links are updated. Interactive rubrics can be used for grading.

What to do if you don't see your Canvas course?

First, contact your instructor to see if and when they plan to open the course to students.

What is a module in Blackboard?

Modules. Modules are similar to folders/Learning Modules/lesson plans in Blackboard.. Instructors can set Module prerequisites and Module completion requirements. Instructors can require students to go through Module requirements sequentially. Modules can be "locked" until a given date.

What application do instructors use to share a class URL?

Instructors may have students use a 3rd party application such as Blogger.com and share the URL with the class or create them their own Discussion Board in the course or a Group.

Why do instructors make rubrics viewable?

Instructors may make a rubric viewable so that they know the criteria is for completing the assignment.

What does syllabus mean in a course?

As you create/edit objects in the course, the Syllabus reflects the new or adjusted content.

What can be included in a text message?

Messages can include file attachments, webcam recordings, audio or video uploads, or just text.