Over the past year, ChatGPT has been making waves in the world of online education, creating a bit of a stir as educators and students grapple with the idea of introducing artificial intelligence into the virtual classroom. Initially met with a mix of curiosity and hesitation, the sentiment surrounding ChatGPT has undergone a noticeable shift. […]
We’ve all been there: we’ve been teaching the same course for a while, completing course copy after course copy, and making changes every semester to continuously improve the student experience. Then one day, we go to the Files section of our Canvas course and see an overwhelming number of files. To make matters worse, we […]
Okay, let’s talk Who or what are you? ChatGPT is a cutting-edge language model developed by OpenAI. Using deep learning techniques, it is able to generate human-like text, making it a powerful tool for natural language processing tasks such as language translation, text summarization, and conversation simulation. With its ability to understand and respond to […]
In support of our transition from Google to Microsoft 365 (M365), FIU will be launching two Microsoft tools within Canvas on Monday, August 1, 2022. Microsoft Teams Meetings Access and schedule Teams meetings for your class directly from Canvas using the Microsoft Teams’ desktop, mobile, or the web. Please note, this only makes a meeting and […]
Vista Higher Learning – Language Learning Starting on June 29th, 2022 there will be a new integration in Canvas available for use in your courses: Vista Higher Learning Vista Higher Learning’s singular focus is on creating the highest-quality integrated print and digital solutions that meet the needs of all language learners—those learning a new language, improving […]
Update on Canvas & Zoom Updates A new version of the Zoom integration will be updated on Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 10:00-11:00 am ET. The Zoom integration features may be unavailable during this time. This upgrade does not include any different features or functionality, and is a backend update that will not impact end […]
Due to a new Honorlock Chrome Extension update that took place on April 7, 2022, we recommend instructors to remind students to update their Honorlock extension before they take an exam to prevent any possible issues. Update your Honorlock extension by performing the following: In the Google Chrome browser, please right-click the Honorlock extension and […]
As part of Florida International University’s continued efforts to improve the technology experience and security, the Division of IT will be transitioning our student email system to Microsoft 365 (M365). Microsoft 365 was previously known as Office 365. Additionally, alumni, retirees, and any accounts that use Google mail (Gmail) will also be transitioned. This will be […]
As of January 4, 2022, we have enabled a new instructor feedback feature for Ally that is found in the Canvas rich content editor (also known as the WYSIWYG). With this update, instructors can now receive real-time feedback on accessibility issues while working in the rich content editor. New Ally Accessibility Update Features Ally score indicator is visible on […]
Canvas Update – Rounded Grade Scheme As of Aug. 9th, a new optional “Rounded Grading Scheme” is now available in Canvas. If you decide to enable this grading scheme for your course(s), the benefit is that it will allow faculty to have your Canvas gradebook automatically round up final grades. If this grading scheme is […]
