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New Features Coming to Canvas
On May 15, 2020, several new features will be available in Canvas. Improved Rich Content Editor (RCE) The RCE is used to add and format content in Announcements, Assignments, Discussions, Quizzes, and the Syllabus. The improvements to the RCE include the following new features and functions: The toolbar has a condensed, more intuitive look. The [Read More]
Turnitin Maintenance |Saturday, May 2
Who: Turnitin users in Canvas What: Turnitin emergency maintenance window When: Saturday, May 2, 2020 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Turnitin suggests limiting submissions during the four-hour maintenance window because there may be interruptions in service. For technical assistance, please submit a 6-TECH ticket, call 6-TECH at (336) 256-TECH (8324), or email 6-TECH@uncg.edu
UDOIT Now Available in Canvas
Who: Faculty and staff Canvas users What: Universal Design Online content Inspection Tool (UDOIT) The Universal Design Online content Inspection Tool, or UDOIT, helps faculty identify accessibility issues in Canvas course content. With the click of a button, UDOIT scans a course, generates a report, and provides resources on how to address common accessibility issues. Created [Read More]
Canvas Studio Now Available in All Courses
Following a successful pilot, the Canvas Studio video platform (formerly called Arc) is now available in Canvas for use in all courses. Instructors no longer need to request that Studio be added to their course(s). Canvas Studio is now visible to all Canvas users in the Canvas Global Navigation. Visit the Studio Guide in the [Read More]
Resolved: Canvas Outage
An issue affecting Canvas occurred today between 8:14 p.m. and 8:44 p.m. ITS and Instructure (the vendor for Canvas) confirm that the Canvas service is restored and functioning normally. If you experience any issues with Canvas, please contact 6-TECH. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this issue. If you have questions or need assistance, [Read More]
Technology Training
- Rubrics July 10, 2020
- Asynchronous Online Discussions July 24, 2020
- Introduction to Panopto for Faculty July 31, 2020