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Explore Flexible Course Template Repository

The library of Flexible courses that were completed throughout the two cohorts of the DT301 process, and through contracted builds, are all available in Canvas Commons. Access the Flexible Course […]

Incorporate Asynchronous Activities

Link: The Asynchronous Cookbook (by the Office of Digital Learning & Inquiry at Middlebury College) Description: “Whether you’re teaching mostly in person but looking for some regular, asynchronous activities to add to your […]

Meeting Owl Quick Start Guide

The Meeting Owl is a 360° smart video conferencing camera. It automatically highlights and shifts focus to different people in the room when they speak. It combines microphone, camera and […]

Use Games in Your Classroom

Games are a great way to get students engaged in course content in a fun and exciting way, while at the same time building community. These customizable games can be […]

Swivl Video Capture

Swivl is an innovative video capture system that allows professors to record video of lessons, teaching materials for a flipped classroom, and teacher or student observations. The Swivl can be […]

Set Up Turnitin in Canvas

It is recommended that all written assignments be run through TurnItIn to help students improve their writing skills and avoid plagiarism. The easiest way to do this is through the […]

Assess Usability and Visual Design 

Seeing your course and materials from the perspective of someone unfamiliar with your content and organizational structure can help you to clarify important instructions and emphasize important concepts. Having someone else […]

Improve Accessibility in Your Courses

By employing a few simple techniques when creating your courses and materials that maximize accessibility, you won’t be scrambling when a student needs an accommodation, because you will have done most of […]