The Assignments and Gradebook tools in Canvas work in tandem, differently than you might have experienced in ReggieNet or other learning management systems. The Assignments tool is for creating and editing, while the Gradebook is exclusively for grading. In this session, you will explore the life cycle of a graded assignment— creating the assignment, adding […]

Get started using Nearpod, an interactive tool replacing classroom clickers at Illinois State. This workshop will give you a tour of the tool's basic features. It allows you to empower students, track attendance, distribute learning resources, and check the pulse of your class with ongoing formative assessments in many learning scenarios. Registration is required.

Facilitate learning using Zoom, the University’s online conferencing platform. Learn how to set up virtual meetings, and explore useful tools like polls, break-out rooms, and new features like whiteboards and apps. You’ll learn about recommended practices to ensure a safe and productive synchronous learning environment and discuss ways to mitigate equity issues for students with […]

Illinois State instructors can currently choose between two different quiz tools in Canvas: Classic Quizzes and its future replacement, New Quizzes. While you’ll compare the features of both tools, this workshop will focus on Classic Quizzes. Learn how to create a quiz with different question types, create question banks, moderate a quiz, and grade using […]