Clemson Online: Where Tech and Teaching Meet

Simple Syllabus for Fall Courses

Simple Syllabus is a centralized syllabus repository system that utilizes templates for syllabus construction. The templates ensure that instructors include required syllabus information, such as mandatory Clemson University syllabus policies, while providing an easy means for adding and editing their syllabus content. Simple Syllabus is integrated with Canvas, so learners will be able to see […]

Assessment Types in Canvas

Did you know Canvas provides for three main types of graded assessments? They are Quizzes, Discussion Boards, and Assignments. All of these that are marked to be graded will appear in the Assignments tab of the course navigation menu. Anything with a due date will appear in the course calendar. Any component you wish to […]

Follow Up Friday: Time Saving Tools for Teaching in Canvas

On Wednesday, May 28, Digital Learning Strategist Millie Tullis presented a series of time-savers for building content, grading, and engaging with students in Canvas. Participants learned several tips for making their teaching lives easier, including the following:  To see how to implement these tips and many more, watch our Workshop Wednesday video recording for May […]

Increasing Teaching Presence Online

Students are more likely to stay engaged if they see you as an expert who cares about their progress through your course. In online courses, the instructor is sometimes hidden behind all the preparatory work of curating and producing course content. As we begin the summer term, here are some strategies for establishing yourself as an […]

Follow Up Friday: Getting Started with Kaltura

Are you looking for the best way to integrate videos into your Canvas course? Kaltura is Clemson’s video hosting service, with built-in recording, editing, and captioning tools. It is fully integrated with Canvas so embedding your recorded content into a Canvas Page, discussion board, or assignment is simple and fast. Kaltura also includes a video […]

Opportunities for Teaching Effectiveness

Are you looking for resources to document or increase evidence of teaching effectiveness for a tenure or promotion file? Clemson Online offers several options for instructors and faculty at Clemson to do just that! For full details and other opportunities, check out our Opportunities for Teaching Effectiveness page. COFFEE Series Clemson Online Furthering Faculty Education […]