This video shows you how to link a PDF syllabus within your TAMU Canvas course. In the end, your students will view your syllabus linked directly on the home page.
2-minute video by Christine Roach
Continue ReadingBlog
Tips & Tricks to Increase Student Engagement
In this webinar, we’ll provide tips and tricks to increase student engagement in your online course(s). We’ll also give tips to improve student learning outcomes and the overall student experience.
Remote teaching can be a great teaching experience, especially when you plan out your content and engagement in advance. Simple techniques in presentation design and opportunities for student interaction can greatly enhance the teaching and learning experience.
Duration: 42 minutes
Leaders and Facilitators: Dr. Shawna Thomas, Gerry Pedraza, Christine Roach, Lani Draper, Randy McDonald, Ed.D.
How to Create an Accessible Word Document
Follow this guide to help you create an accessible Word document for all your students. Using accessible course materials is essential, so every student has an equitable chance of succeeding in your online course.
Apply each key element to greatly impact the accessibility of your documents.
Continue ReadingCanvas Gradebook Basics
In this session targeted at Canvas beginners, we will go over the basic functions of the Canvas gradebook and how it works.
23-minute video by Christine Roach
Continue ReadingHow to Convert a Word Document into an Accessible PDF
This tutorial provides instructions for how to convert a Word document into an Accessible PDF. Use the Save As feature only, as the Print to PDF and Save as Adobe PDF features will not produce an accessible PDF file.
Continue ReadingHow to Add a Document Title into a Word Document or PDF
A missing document title is one of the most common accessibility errors found in PDFs uploaded to Canvas. It is also one of the simplest to fix (if you know how to do it).
This tutorial provides instructions for how to add a document title into a Word document and a PDF.
Continue ReadingCanvas Basics
This beginner-level webinar is designed for faculty new to online learning or who have limited experience with learning management systems. Topics include how to use basic navigation and tools to help you get started teaching in Canvas. We will also share resources for you to continue your learning.
40-minute video by Christine Roach, Lani Draper, and Gerry Pedraza
Continue ReadingCanvas Gradebook: Getting Ready for the End of the Semester
Faculty: Want to learn more about setting up Canvas Gradebook? See our latest webinar on how to prepare for end of the semester calculations.
24-minute video by Christine Roach & Gerry Pedraza
Continue ReadingSchedule and Record Zoom Sessions in Canvas & eCampus
Learn the advantages of enabling Zoom in Canvas and eCampus. Students can attend your sessions and watch your recordings without ever leaving their course.
6-minute video by Gerry Pedraza
Continue ReadingAccessibility Tips for PowerPoint
This webinar will help you better understand how to make PowerPoint presentations accessible for all of your students, regardless of their abilities or disabilities.
25-minute video by Sandra R. Childers
Continue Reading