July 31, 2026
Join us at Clemson Online for the 2026 edition of the New Instructor Conference! This year’s New Instructor Conference will be held on Thursday, August 13th. This conference is designed for new instructors with no Canvas experience and a mild level of Canvas experience. However, the conference is also open to any instructors who are […]
July 24, 2026
HTML editing in Canvas can be a huge benefit to your course! Today, we will cover the basics of what you can do with HTML editing in Canvas. Anyone can use HTML, even if you have no coding experience or computer science background. Here are some short bits of code that can enhance your Canvas […]
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 […]
July 10, 2026
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 […]
July 2, 2026
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 […]
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 […]
