UDOIT Canvas Accessibility Tool
Synchronous eLearning
Synchronous eLearning is learning that takes place online in real-time and enables students and instructors to ask and answer questions immediately. Tools like online text chat or videoconferencing are considered synchronous learning.
Zoom is a robust web conferencing platform integrated with Canvas at UIS. Faculty can schedule and start Zoom meetings from within Canvas. Students can easily join Zoom meetings and access cloud recordings through the Zoom menu in Canvas courses.
Watch Party for "The AI GAP: Equity, Access & the Risks of Standing Still"
Don’t miss our watch party for Dr.
The "Plus One" strategy revolves around consistently adding one new element, feature, or improvement to your course to continually enhance its quality. Here's how to apply this approach effectively:
Kaltura (My Media) Videos
Kaltura Media is the video management solution at UIS. Kaltura is accessed through the My Media link in Canvas courses. Faculty and students may upload videos created on devices (camcorders, phones, etc.) or record webcam or screen capture videos through Kaltura.
Course Design - Home Page Open Lab
Join COLRS staff to work on your course home page or syllabus using the CidiLabs Design Plus tool.
Course Design Matters
Join COLRS to learn about how course design can impact student learning. We'll cover some research findings, CidiLabs Design Plus, and how to customize our UIS syllabus template.
Key Dates
- New to Canvas? Learn with us. Join the Canvas Basics Zoom workshop on January 11th at Noon.
- Students added to Canvas on Friday, January 5th
Canvas Basics
Join COLRS staff to learn about navigating the Canvas interface and the foundational tools for organizing and building a course at UIS. Topics covered include: navigating, communicating with students, creating modules and assignments, and gradebook.
Copying Canvas Content
Canvas allows instructors to copy a single piece of content, a module, one type of content, or an entire course. It is very flexible!
It's always a good idea to start early on the course copy process. If something doesn't look right after you copy your content, COLRS staff can help you fix nearly any kind of issue.