Canvas New Feature Release, June 18th!
Instructure will perform its monthly release of new features to Canvas on Saturday, June 18th, 2022. This is a part of the regular process by which Canvas provides new features to all of its users on the third Saturday of every month, without interrupting access to the system. More information about how Canvas releases work can be found here. This month, we have a big update concerning what browsers are supported while accessing our direct Canvas link and some small updates for our equation editor and the Canvas Syllabus page.
Setting Your Canvas Home Page
Our students are our top priority, so it’s always important to consider the student experience as you’re finalizing your Canvas courses. One way to improve the experience for online students is to select a Canvas Home Page to introduce yourself and set your expectations for the course.
Prospective Tool Review: Harmonize for Canvas Discussion Board
The FSCJ EdTech team is constantly on the lookout for the latest tools that may benefit our FSCJ community. We recently met with a representative from Harmonize, a Canvas partner that specializes in discussion boards “to create an interactive space for dynamic academic discussion, creative and analytical thinking, and in-depth feedback that drives next-level education.” Harmonize integrates with the Canvas discussion board, updating its look and providing features that are not currently available through Canvas.
DMP - Signs of a Great Shoot
This month, the Digital Media Productions crew teamed up with the Center for eLearning (CeL) to help produce more than 50 videos for two new online courses in American Sign Language, ASL 1140 and ASL 1150. This was truly a team project.
Final Farewell to All Blackboard Course Content
After the transition to Canvas, then the transition to online everything, it may seem like we’ve been using Canvas for longer than we have. However, the time has finally come for us to say goodbye to the remaining Blackboard courses and remove them from our archives. The removal date of these Blackboard courses will be on August 28th, 2022, at the start of our upcoming Fall term.
Sharing Commencement Around the World
For FSCJ students, faculty, and staff alike, Commencement is the highlight of the academic year. This year, over 1200 students walked across the stage to receive their hard-earned degrees. And while the Vystar Arena was full, not everyone was able to join us in person. Enter the Digital Media Productions team, who live-streamed the entire event to friends and family around the globe.