Clemson Online: Where Tech and Teaching Meet

Designing Effective Rubrics in Canvas

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 […]

Supporting Neurodivergent Students in Canvas

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 […]

Turnitin and Canvas: What’s Changed?

Clemson has recently activated the new version of the Turnitin integration in Canvas. We will look at all of the major changes and what to expect from the updated version. Assignments from the old integration should be automatically converted to the new integration. If any assignments are missing, please contact us, and we can get […]

Grade Weights, Extra Credit, and Canvas Gradebook Settings

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 […]

Summer 2026 Training Events

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 […]

Teaching as an Adjunct or Grad Instructor this Summer?

Teaching an online summer course as an adjunct instructor can be both exciting and fast-paced—especially if you’re stepping in with limited prep time. With shorter terms, accelerated schedules, and students who are often juggling jobs or travel, setting yourself (and your students) up for success from the start is key. Here are a few essential […]