Canvas includes several tools for communication between teachers and students within a module. In this post I will give an overview of Announcements, Discussions, Chat and Conversations, looking at when each would be a good choice. Announcements The icon for…
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Innovative, immersive and accessible teaching practice. New staff development opportunities
Would you like to provide immersive, accessible and innovative learning and assessment experiences for your students? During the months of February and March, Technology Enhanced Learning will be offering a range of professional development opportunities for staff on these themes.…
5 top tips for beating the weather with Canvas
The recent cold weather and news of rail disruption has got the Sussex TEL Team thinking how technology and our online study platform Canvas in particular can help to minimise the impact of weather on teaching and learning. Using Canvas…
Improving the student experience of our online study platform: Introducing consistency
Early reports suggest that Canvas, our new online study platform at Sussex, has been well received by students, particularly first years. One of the strengths of Canvas is that students find it easier to stay on top of their studies…
Adding Requirements & Prerequisites in your Canvas modules.
Tutors can develop their use of the Units area in a Canvas module by making use of the Requirements and Prerequisites tools. These tools allow you to further guide your students through your module, directing them through the resources and…
Preparing for the assessment period and Spring teaching term? Staff development opportunities from TEL
To celebrate the new year, we are pleased to announce the launch of a new programme of workshops and webinars taking place over January. What is this and who is it for? Technology Enhanced Learning provide advice, training and guidance…
What’s New in Canvas? (December 2018)
The new Canvas release for December has just been rolled out across the University, this will bring a few helpful changes to Canvas that will enhance your day to day experience. Two of the biggest changes are the ability to…
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