With spring semester behind us and summer sessions underway, now’s the ideal time to give your Canvas course a fresh start for the next academic year!
Think of your course shell like your digital office: the cleaner it is, the easier it is for students to navigate and succeed. A well-organized online space supports student confidence, reduces inbox confusion, and aligns with accessibility best practices.
Here’s a quick Canvas Clean-Up checklist to tackle this summer:
- Fix or remove broken links to readings, media, or assignments
- Update dates and time-sensitive language in announcements or modules
- Streamline your navigation menu to avoid cognitive overload
- Check images for alt text and color contrast in visuals
- Test your Gradebook and SpeedGrader settings before new enrollments begin
Bonus tip: Clemson Online offers accessibility and course design consultations during the summer, so schedule one now to get ahead of Fall prep!
Canvas maintenance doesn’t have to be a chore. Treat summer as your “soft reset”—a chance to tidy up your digital classroom and make small changes that will save you time all year long.
Upcoming Events
Workshop Wednesday: Time-Saving Teaching Tools in Canvas
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:30-2:30pm
Join us for our “Workshop Wednesday: Time-Saving Teaching Tools in Canvas” presentation on Wednesday, May 28th, from 1:30-2:30 pm! Making the most of Canvas will free you up to focus on your teaching and students. This workshop will cover a variety of time-saving tips, tricks, settings, and analytics you can utilize to make the most of your time in Canvas. When registering, please include any questions you have about this training topic.
Facilitated by Millie Tullis, Digital Learning Strategist.
Register here to receive the Zoom link.
Applying the Community of Inquiry Framework in Online Learning
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 1:30-2:30pm
Join us for our “Applying the Community of Inquiry Framework in Online Learning” presentation on June 4, from 1:30-2:30 pm! This training session will introduce you to the Community of Inquiry Framework and provide helpful tips and strategies for incorporating social, cognitive, and teaching presence in your online course. When registering, please include any questions you have about this training topic.
Facilitated by Leslie Fuller, Digital Learning Strategist.
Register here to receive the Zoom link.
Clemson Online Summer 2025 Events Calendar
Review our Summer 2025 Events Calendar to see what Online Instruction Development opportunities await!
We have a robust lineup of topics and live training formats to support your use of Canvas and other e-learning tools. Topics cover demonstrations of using Kaltura, engaging your students, and workshops to get your Canvas site ready to teach!
All of our live training is recorded. Registrants will automatically receive a link to that day’s video after it has been processed.
Contact Millie Tullis with any questions regarding these sessions.
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