Category: Assessments

Effective rubrics are important for both students and instructors. Drawing on best practices in online teaching, we will look at multiple approaches to consider when designing rubrics for various assignments. We will also cover important tips and considerations for creating your rubric and attaching it to an assignment. Pedagogical Benefits of Rubrics Types of Rubric […]

Clemson has recently activated the new version of the Turnitin integration in Canvas. We will look at all of the major changes and what to expect from the updated version. Assignments from the old integration should be automatically converted to the new integration. If any assignments are missing, please contact us, and we can get […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

On June 12th, Sr. Learning Tech Specialist Gray Jackson led an insightful Quick Hits presentation titled Introduction to Academic Integrity Tools. This training acquainted participants with Lockdown Browser and Respondus Monitor for online quizzes and with using Turnitin to check for possible plagiarism in your students’ written work. Jackson began this session by showing participants how […]

Learn more about Turnitin’s various features, including the similarity layer, AI score, and feedback studio.

LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor can enhance academic integrity and streamline the online examination process.

Using Canvas rubrics is a easy way to communicate expectations for assignments throughout the course.

Turnitin is the comprehensive tool for plagiarism detection and now has the ability to check for AI writing as well.