Canvas now offers two quiz tools. What’s the difference?
Did you know that Canvas now offers two different quiz tools? Canvas’ new Quiz tool, Quizzes.Next, is an entirely separate quiz engine. It’s labelled Quiz/Test in Canvas and can be accessed from the Assignments tab. The Quiz/Test tool is referred to as Quizzes.Next throughout Canvas’ documentation for the tool and throughout this article. Canvas plans to ultimately phase […]
Using Kaltura in Canvas – a self-paced course
Kaltura is a video platform that allows instructors and students to upload, publish, and edit videos and to embed them directly in a Canvas course. As an instructor, you can also use Kaltura to create interactive video quizzes. UBC now offers a self-paced Kaltura training course for anyone interested in using Kaltura with Canvas. This course includes six […]
Learning tools in Canvas vs. Connect: iPeer, iClicker, Webwork & Library Online Course Reserves
If you used the learning tools iPeer, iClicker, Webwork or Library Online Course Reserves with Connect, there are a few things you’ll want to be aware of when using these tools with Canvas. iClicker If you used iClicker in your Connect course, your iClicker software will be configured to operate with that platform and will […]
Upcoming Canvas training: Canvas Analytics, drop-in open studios, and more
Are you teaching in Canvas? Canvas training and drop-in support are available throughout summer and fall 2018. Intro to Canvas Basics Aimed at new Canvas users, Intro to Canvas Basics provides an introduction to topics including content creation, course organization, communication with students, quizzes and assignments, and grading. Sign up for an upcoming session on […]
You can now reply to Canvas messages via email
We’re pleased to report it’s now possible to reply directly to Canvas message notifications from your email account. However, if you’d like to include an attachment in your reply, you’ll need to log into Canvas and reply through the Canvas Inbox. Instructors can learn more about setting up Canvas notification preferences over on the Canvas […]
Reminder: UBC is decommissioning Connect on August 31. Here’s what you need to know.
Canvas was chosen as the replacement for Connect on June 8, 2017, after extensive consultations led by student and faculty teams. Learn more about why we’re excited about Canvas. Please be aware that UBC is retiring the learning management system Connect on August 31, 2018. After August, Connect will no longer be available for teaching […]
Exporting Canvas student groups as a CSV file
If you use groups in your Canvas courses, you may have noticed that it’s not currently possible to export group data into a CSV file. However, this functionality is available through iPeer. Whether or not you’re currently using iPeer, you can use this tool to import your Canvas student groups and then export the groups […]
You’re invited to Canvas Summer Camp! August 30 & September 4
Faculty and staff are invited to join us on Thursday, August 30 or Tuesday, September 4 for the Canvas Summer Camp All-Day Open Studio! Canvas experts will be on hand all day to answer your questions and provide one-on-one support. Learn more about Canvas tools you’ve been wanting to try and about how you can use […]
End-of-term dates needed for student access to LOCR
If you use Library Online Course Reserves (LOCR) in your courses, please note that an end date is required for your Canvas course in order for LOCR content to be accessible to students. LOCR content will be accessible if any of the following conditions are met: Your course has a term assigned; Your course has […]
Canvas 101: An online intro to Canvas for UBC instructors
Are you new to teaching with Canvas? Canvas 101 might be for you. This new self-paced online course is designed to introduce UBC instructors to the ins and outs of using Canvas and building Canvas courses. Learn how design, deliver, and manage your Canvas courses—and make your teaching more efficient. Canvas 101 is divided […]