Announcements at the Top
This neat feature is hidden in plain sight under Settings: Show recent announcements on Course home page. With the box checked, you are able to display the most recent course announcements at the top of your home page. This is a great way to remind students about upcoming assignments, class locations, and other information.
Bonus! Don’t forget that you can set your Canvas homepage to a specific page or to Modules.
Learn from Generative AI Fellows
Wrestling with how to implement Generative AI in your course or are you looking for tricks of the trade learned by colleagues? The ATSS Extra Points blog has recently shared interviews with Emerging Technology Faculty Fellows AI Fellows.
Amongst those interviewed was UMD Faculty Fellow Junhua Wang of Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) who shared her experience researching and exploring how AI tools can enhance students' learning. Her published research study, "Improving ChatGPT's Competency in Generating Effective BusineBss Communication Techniques, offers valuable insights into effective prompt engineering techniques for technical communicators amidst the evolving technological landscape.
GrackleDocs is now Available
The University of Minnesota has purchased GrackleDocs to help assure digital content is accessible. GrackleDocs is an accessibility tool designed to integrate directly with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
- The tool automatically scans documents for common accessibility issues, such as missing alternative text for images, insufficient color contrast, and improper heading structures.
- It provides clear, actionable feedback and guidance on how to fix identified issues directly within the Google Workspace environment.
- GrackleDocs often provides automated fixes or simple workflows that make fixing issues straightforward.
Read this month’s UMN Spotlight to learn more about GrackleDocs and register for an upcoming training.