A syllabus is the roadmap of a course. For many instructors, the labor of creating a syllabus is daunting. Luckily, FIU Online built a tool called CreatorPro LTI for university-wide use, which makes the process easy semester to semester. What is CreatorPro LTI? CreatorPro LTI is a syllabus creation and storage tool. The tool makes […]
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 […]
FIU, along with 113 universities worldwide, participated in the annual 24-hour Fix Your Content Day challenge May 20th to identify solutions in providing a more accessible online learning environment. With digital sources of information now a vital everyday way of life, it has never been more important for such information to be accessible to everyone. […]
Discussion activities are an important element of learning. They help build a community and foster student engagement. In addition, interactions between students promote critical thinking and a deeper understanding of course material. Moreover, instructors can establish a presence to create a welcoming atmosphere that increases student success. At the same time, traditional forms of online […]
FIU Online’s monthly Instructor Webinar series explores relevant instructional strategies and effective ways to use technology in an online classroom. The “Cozy up Your Course” webinar provided instructors with best practices and common pitfalls of boosting the visual elements of the Canvas classroom. You can catch the full recording here. Instant Replay: Non-Designer’s Guide to Visual […]
You are happy about teaching this upcoming semester! You have your course content and feel good about the curriculum delivery. However, there is still something missing. Visually, the course could be more appealing, intriguing, and inviting for students but, how? You can work with an instructional designer to achieve the ideal visual enhancements for your […]
