Category: Clemson Online

According to the CDC, more than 1 in 4 adults in the United States had a disability in 2024, making digital accessibility more relevant than ever. Clemson University is committed to promoting accessibility across all aspects of teaching and learning. As an instructor, you are responsible for ensuring your course meets accessibility standards. Fortunately, Canvas […]

Canvas has introduced a major overhaul of Peer Review, focusing on automation, flexibility, clearer grading, and an improved student experience. Currently, these updates apply only when the relevant feature options are enabled through the Settings menu, but they will be active by default in the fall semester. Here are the key changes and how they […]

Kaltura is Clemson’s primary video solution, which allows all Clemson users to create and store videos. Once you have the basics covered, you can build your video library for teaching. Here are some additional recommendations and best approaches for creating lecture videos with Kaltura, including microlectures, chunking information, organizing content, and more. Practical Video Best […]

Research shows that students retain course content better when active learning is incorporated. AI can enhance active learning activities if used strategically and with clear parameters for appropriate student use. Here are several strategies for implementing AI as an active learning tool in your course. What is Active Learning? Active learning places students at the […]

Clemson Online is excited to announce that four courses have received Quality Matters (QM) certification this spring: YDP 8060, taught by Ann Gillard; EDLL 8250, taught by Philip Grant; and two CPE courses connected to Clemson Extension, Backyard Wildlife Habitat and Carolina Yards. The QM Rubric focuses specifically on course design with an emphasis on […]

We are introducing WCAG 2.1 AA, the new legal standard for digital accessibility. Today, we will cover how to check the accessibility of your Canvas course and online teaching materials. What is WCAG? WCAG stands for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. WCAG 2.1 is an international standard that explains how to make web content accessible to […]

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 […]

Last month, we attended a student panel hosted by the Clemson University Spectrum Program (CUSP). The session was an opportunity to learn and ask questions about the experiences of neurodivergent students at Clemson. We asked questions about their experience utilizing Canvas and other online learning features. Here are some of our takeaways from the session […]

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 […]

Setting up your grade book effectively to ensure learners understand how their grade is calculated is important. Particularly important for transparency are establishing clear assignment group weights and incorporating extra credit. These features, along with many others, can be managed in the Canvas grade book. Assignment Settings The grade book can typically be set up […]