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 […]
Perusall – Reading Notation Platform & More We are excited to announce that we have launched a new interactive social e-reader tool called Perusall. Perusall is an e-reader platform that leverages artificial intelligence and social media-inspired design to promote and incentivize timely reading behavior. It includes multi-media sharing capabilities, text highlighting, and read aloud screen […]
This article highlights select features that have been updated on Canvas recently. This is not a comprehensive list of updates. The full availability of Canvas Release updates are available for review. Student Annotation Submissions Instructors can use an annotated assignment type to upload a file for students to annotate and submit directly in Canvas. Annotations can also […]
In FIU’s continued commitment to providing students an inclusive learning environment, FIU Online is pleased to announce “Accessibility and Support” webinars that will provide faculty teaching in FIU Online supported courses training, guidance, and resources on how to create accessible course content and leverage technology to ensure accessibility. Course Content Accessibility: Ally Tool As outlined […]
We are excited to announce that we are launching a new interactive discussion tool called Yellowdig. Yellowdig is a discussion platform that leverages social media-inspired design with a behavior incentivized points system, gamified badges, auto-nudging, multi-media sharing capabilities, detailed analytics, tagging, highlighting, searching/filtering, reactions, and auto-scoring for faster and easier grading. FIU courses will be able […]
This article highlights select features that have been updated on Canvas and on Zoom during the Spring semester. This is not a comprehensive list of updates to either platform. The full availability of Canvas Release updates are available for review. Also, full Zoom release notes are available. Ensure you have the latest version of Zoom installed on […]
Before the semester starts and throughout, instructors may receive accommodation requests for our students from the FIU Disability Resource Center (DRC). Frequently, these accommodations might include additional time for assessments (quizzes & exams), i.e. quiz extensions. FIU Online Quiz Extensions Extensions of Canvas Quizzes can be made on a quiz-by-quiz basis using the Moderate This […]
Summer is coming! The Summer 2021 textbook adoption season is well on its way. Get a jump on that March 22, 2021 deadline by entering your required course materials and textbook(s) into the FIU Adoption & Insights Portal (AIP). Access the AIP site to enter your course materials now. Summer 2021 Textbook Adoption Even if […]
Starting, July 19, all Zoom meetings will be required to have a Passcode or a Waiting Room enabled. Any meeting that does not have either a Passcode or Waiting Room enabled after July 19, Zoom will automatically enable a Waiting Room. Requiring a passcode or waiting room will add another layer of security to your […]
