Making Your Tables Accessible–In 15 Seconds (or Less)
Tables can be a useful way to organize certain types of content visually. But tables add an extra layer of complexity for students using a screen reader device which means […]
Author Archives: Helen Graves
Think You Know All There Is to Know About Due Dates?
Ever have students who seem to think “online” means self-paced? They want to zoom ahead and they’re asking you about Module 8 in the third week of class. Ensuring students […]
How to Increase Student Success the Easy Way
Personalized learning is recognized as crucial element of student-centered teaching. But with 30, 40, 50 students in your online class, how the heck are you supposed to accomplish it?! Here’s […]
Ready to Beautify Your Canvas Pages? Here’s How. . .
Pssst! Want a quick way to add some visual interest to your Canvas pages? Don’t let a little code scare you! There’s no reason why you can’t have beautiful callout […]
How to Handle That Pesky Little Dash in the Canvas Gradebook
Ever been confused by all the options and symbols in the Canvas Gradebook? Well, you’re not alone! In this episode, we’ll zero in on the little dash that shows up […]
Byte-sized Canvas – There’s No Place Like Home
Your Home page is a special place in your course. It’s the virtual “first impression” you’re making with students (and remember what Mother said about the importance of first impressions!). […]
I Did NOT Know That! Time-Saving Tricks in Canvas
Want to become a Canvas ninja like me <wink, wink>? Here are four fast and furious little Canvas tricks that will leave you gasping for breath as you exclaim, “I […]
The One Thing You’ve Been Missing to Keep Students Focused on Your Content
Many students are brand new to Canvas or, even if they’ve been using it awhile, just don’t know it very well. You can decrease their floundering and frustration (and make […]
Before You Add Video to Your Course–Watch This!
Providing content in multimedia formats (video, audio, images, infographics) is a powerful way to engage your students and appeal to multiple learning preferences. Combining your free 3CMedia account (courtesy of […]
Check Your Links!
Hate getting messages from students about broken links in your course? With Canvas’ link validator tool, you can verify what’s working and what’s not before you publish your course each […]
Customizing Modules to Guide Student Learning
Ever get the sense students are jumping straight into quizzes and assignments without first taking the time to read or watch your carefully designed content? This Byte-sized session explores an […]
Banning Boring Announcements!
Announcements are an important tool in promoting regular and effective contact in an online course. But if students aren’t reading your announcements, the time and effort you put into them […]