Resources
Starting a Semester
Tips and Traps in Canvas (1/8/2024) - Canvas Tips to Save Time Do you know you can edit all due dates on one page and save time? Check out this article: How do I bulk update due dates and availability dates as an instructor? You can duplicate a module or an item from one Canvas course/section to another just by following this […]
Syllabus Checklist and Sample Statements (1/2/2024) - The Syllabus Checklist (2023) assists instructors to construct a course syllabus without missing the required elements based on Faculty Senate policies. In this post, you will find sample statements instructors can use in the course syllabi directly.
Do’s and Don’ts in Canvas (7/20/2023) - The Do’s Use only supported browsers to work in Canvas. If you plan to share class recordings with students, follow this article to set up the Zoom and Media Gallery integration correctly. Disable navigation links students won’t need (i.e. files, pages, assignments, quizzes etc.); organize course content by adding particular files, pages, quizzes, etc. to Modules instead. […]
Canvas First Week FAQs (7/17/2023) - The following questions and answers will help you get set up for the first week of the semester. Q1. Issues with access to Canvas or past courses; How often does Canvas update with LionPath? Students: email canvas@psu.edu to report a problem. Instructors: You must be the “instructor of record” to have your courses listed on Canvas. Please […]
Teaching Thoughts
Strategies for Teaching Large Classes - Large classes typically consist of 50 or more students in a class. Other educators define large classes based on factors that include content, room size, and cultural perception (Bain, 2004).
Collecting Student Feedback - Is the 6th week too early to collect student feedback? No. This is the right time if you haven’t done it earlier. Please be aware that the SRTE form will be available for students at the beginning of the 14th week (check its availability this semester). Collecting feedback now will allow both you and your students […]
