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Guidelines for Designing and Building Accessible Assessments in Canvas

Accessible Assignment Design Transparent Assignment Design One framework people use regarding accessible design is the TILT Framework, which stands for Transparency in Learning and Teaching. Through this framework, you are considering how to be transparent about what you design for your assignment by clearly and fully explaining the purpose, task, and criteria for each assignment. […]

Follow Up Friday: Canvas Accessibility Week Part I

Last week was Canvas Accessibility Week, which featured several sessions highlighting methods to increase accessibility in Canvas courses. This Follow up Friday post will showcase the first two of those sessions: Building and Designing Accessible Assessments in Canvas and Designing for All: Online Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning. Building and Designing Accessible Assessments in […]

Time Saving Tips for Canvas

Setting up Canvas courses every semester can be daunting and time-consuming, especially when balancing new content and updating assignments. With the right strategies and shortcuts, you can save time, stay organized, and create a more effective Canvas page for you and your students. The following tips will help you save time with course creation and […]

Follow up Friday: Introduction to Academic Integrity Tools

Last Thursday, IT Services Specialist John Dickinson hosted a Quick Hit session titled Introduction to Academic Integrity Tools. This session covered Lockdown Browser, Respondus Monitor, and Turnitin for assessments. Dickinson began the session with Turnitin, a tool that helps detect plagiarism and AI-generated content in student submissions. Then the session pivoted to Lockdown Browser, a […]

E-Learning Preparedness Day November 3rd

Clemson will be conducting a continuity exercise called E-Learning Day on November 3, 2025. In the event of a crisis, which is often unforeseen, one of the best ways to prepare is to know what to do and what tools are available for you to use. This event will occur statewide across all Clemson teaching […]

Follow Up Friday Increasing Instructor-Student Communication and Connection in the Online Classroom

Digital Learning Strategist Millie Tullis facilitated a workshop on Wednesday, September 24th: Increasing Instructor-Student Communication and Connection in the Online Classroom. The session focused on tips and strategies that increase communication and enhance the connection between instructors and students. The session began with a discussion about the Community of Inquiry framework, an online learning framework […]