Tag: Canvas

Finals week is here—and with it comes the pressure to finish grading quickly and accurately. For online instructors, that doesn’t have to mean long hours of manual feedback or navigating clunky workflows. With the right tools, you can streamline your grading process without sacrificing quality or care. SpeedGrader: Your First Stop for Efficient Feedback During […]

On April 10th, IT Services Specialist John Dickinson led an informative presentation on how to utilize grade weights, extra credit, and additional Canvas Gradebook settings. The presentation provided an in-depth explanation of the various settings within the Canvas Gradebook, as well as Gradebook feature demonstrations.

On April 2nd, Digital Learning Strategist Leslie Fuller, Ph.D., led an informative presentation on best practices for designing a welcoming Canvas course. The presentation provided an in-depth explanation of various strategies instructors can utilize to foster student connection and ensure all learners feel included and supported.

Our post on Monday highlights ways to support students with mental health challenges in online courses, which are good long-term strategies. For students needing immediate help, Clemson’s Canvas Help menu provides a direct link to crisis care provided by Student Health Services. In the global navigation menu, the last option is for Help with the […]

Clemson University has recently introduced Simple Syllabus, a centralized syllabus management system for educators designed to simplify course planning and ensure compliance with university policies. This tool provides structured templates that make syllabus creation more efficient while maintaining consistency across multiple courses. Integrated directly with Canvas, Simple Syllabus allows students to access the most up-to-date […]

Clemson Online hosted its annual Canvas Accessibility Week from February 17-20, 2025, with sessions designed to enhance digital accessibility in courses and help instructors integrate accessible practices into their teaching. Here’s a quick recap of the sessions: Introduction to Digital Accessibility, presented by Digital Learning Strategist Millie Tullis, provided a high-level overview of digital accessibility. Tullis discussed key components […]