Week's End Report - Sept. 22nd

Tip of the Week!

Canvas blogger bch0111, from the University of North Texas Health Science Center, shared some tips for faculty using Canvas/IvyLearn.

His tips include:

1. Customize your Canvas/IvyLearn notifications
2. Update your syllabus page (not only is it recommended, it's also required!)
3. Use graded activities to encourage students to interact with the Learning Management System (LMS)
4. Simplify your course navigation
5. You're more likely to have a heart attack on a Monday
6. Make a plan for communications- and stick to it!

You can read the entire post at: https://community.canvaslms.com/groups/designers/blog/2016/05/20/canvas-tips-for-faculty-success

Week's End Report - Sept. 8th

VeriCite Plagiarism Tool

The college has announced that they have adopted a new plagiarism detection tool, VerCite, which is now available to use in IvyLearn!  

Please click on the following links to view how to use the new VeriCite tool:

• How Do I add VeriCite to an Assignment?

• What is VeriCite - Brochure

• Instructor Quick Start Guide

• Video Tutorials - VeriCite YouTube Channel

More information can be found in the Faculty Resource Center in IvyLearn.

Week's End Report - Sept. 1st

Course Checks Completed

Course Checks have been completed and all faculty notified. If you received an email regarding your course please read it carefully. 

Designed around ASOM policies and best practices adopted by the region, course checks are intended to insure that students get adequate and correct information and a well-rounded, well-connected educational experience.

Updated IvyLearn Feature

An update was done on August 5th to the Submission Details page in the IvyLearn Grades area.

Student assignments that are not submitted as of the due date will be marked as Missing. Assignments submitted after the due date will still be marked as Late.

See the Canvas Production Release Notes for more information regarding this update:
https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-11967-canvas-production-release-notes-2017-08-05#jive_content_id_Late_and_Missing_Status_Labels