Thanks to all instructors who have prioritized publishing their syllabi using our new tool Simple Syllabus this semester! As of today, Clemson has published 3,644 syllabi to our institutional repository! With more than 297,000 views, we are off to a great start with this new tool. The average word count for a syllabus is 3,984. Thank you again for your work getting syllabi ready for a new semester.
A Few Reminders
- To see what your students will see, use the “Preview” button at the bottom of your syllabus window. The “View as Student” button in Canvas will show only the public version of the syllabus. If you have any components set to private, these will be hidden from the Test Student in Canvas (because this isn’t an actual student enrolled in your course).
- If you want to make changes to your syllabus throughout the semester, make sure to click “Submit” again. Simple Syllabus will automatically save the changes you make in your instructor view, but they will not go out to the published version until you click submit.
- Teaching Assistants in Canvas are able to view the same version of the syllabus as students, but they do not have permissions to edit it.
- If you are using the CrossList Assistant to combine several different sections, make sure to edit the syllabus in the main course shell in order to sync the syllabi for all sections.
- Have questions about using Simple Syllabus? Check out this recording of our most recent training, or schedule a one-on-one consult with one of our specialists.
Upcoming Events
Quick Hits: Utilizing New Quizzes in Canvas
September 4, 3:00-4:00 PM
This quick hit will cover getting started with New Quizzes in Canvas for beginners. Participants will learn how to build questions in New Quizzes, use item banks, and navigate the tool efficiently.
Click here to register and receive the Zoom link!
Facilitated by Gray Jackson, Sr. Learning Tech Specialist.
Workshop Wednesday: Effective Canvas Organization and Course Design
September 10, 1:30-2:30 PM
“Workshop Wednesday: Effective Canvas Organization and Course Design” will be held on Wednesday, September 10, from 1:30-2:30 pm! Join this training to learn more about designing and organizing your Canvas course to be intuitive, consistent, and clear for all learners.
Click here to register!
Facilitated by Leslie Fuller, PhD, Digital Learning Strategist
Clemson Online Fall 2025 Events Calendar
Review our Fall 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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