Clemson Online: Where Tech and Teaching Meet

Designing Engaging Discussion Boards

Discussion boards are a great way to build community and foster low-stakes engagement in an online classroom. But how can we design discussion board assignments that keep students actively engaged in conversation throughout the semester? Here are several pedagogical approaches to create active discussion boards in your courses. Pedagogical Benefits of Discussion Boards Discussion boards […]

Saving Time with Canvas Analytics

Canvas Analytics can help you save time and work more efficiently to track student progress in your course. We’ll explore how leveraging Canvas Analytics can streamline your processes, boost efficiency, and ultimately free up more time. Getting started with Canvas Analytics On the right-hand side of your Canvas course homepage, you will find the Course […]

Giving Effective Online Feedback

Giving effective online feedback to students is crucial to their learning process. Below are some best practices for online feedback, along with practical tips and tools to help save time when providing feedback to students through Canvas. The goals to keep in mind when creating effective feedback are trust, connection, authenticity, and consistency. These goals […]

Canvas Accessibility Week is March 9-12!

Join us at Clemson Online as we celebrate Canvas Accessibility Week from March 9th through March 12th. These sessions are designed to strengthen digital accessibility in your courses and help you integrate inclusive, accessible best practices into your teaching. Register below for one or more of our accessibility-focused presentations and workshops. Can’t attend live? Go […]

Clemson Online Accessibility Resources

Do you want to improve the accessibility of your course to meet updated federal standards but don’t know where to start? Clemson Online can help! Check out these resources, and let us know how we can support you. Schedule a Group Training Interested in a customized training for your whole department or program to address […]

Getting Started with Canvas Navigation

In the first session of our Canvas Jumpstart Spring 2026 series, Getting Started with Canvas Navigation, Digital Learning Specialist James Butler focused on logging into Canvas, navigating within the platform, and understanding Canvas menu options. This session serves as a perfect introduction for those who have never used Canvas or for anyone who would like […]