July 17, 2026
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 […]
June 12, 2026
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 […]
June 5, 2026
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 […]
May 29, 2026
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 […]
May 15, 2026
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 […]
May 8, 2026
Join us this summer for our training events! Our Workshop Wednesdays and presentations focus on best practices for online learning and accessibility, while our Quick Hits sessions discuss online teaching tools at Clemson. Topics this summer range from effective rubrics to digital accessibility to academic integrity tools. Presentations and Workshops All sessions will be held […]
