What is H5P’s Interactive Book Tool? Did you know that H5P offers an Interactive Book tool? The Interactive Book feature is a multi-purpose tool that empowers instructors to combine over 30 types of interactive content and rich media (interactive videos, quizzes, image hotspots, hypertext, etc.) into one presentation. Moreover, instructors can insert the final product […]
In the age of AI and online misinformation, how do we prepare incoming students for effectively navigating today’s online spaces? The Concept Promoting digital literacy as a central focus for incoming college students is not a recent development. Digital literacy as a concept was first introduced in 1997 as “the skill to exploit the technology […]
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 […]
