Be Ready for the All New Webex!
*Please note: FAU will retire use of Webex on June 30, 2023. The Webex platform will no longer be available for use in meetings after this date. Webex will be removed from Canvas on May 8, 2023, at the end […]
Category: Updates
Active Learning in PS 227
Hi Owl Family! The Instructional Technologies team updated the classroom in PS 227 to allow for an alternative mode of in-person instruction called active learning. In an active learning classroom, students work in groups to engage in small or large […]
Plagiarism — Deterring Infidelity in the Digital Classroom
Digital teaching and learning are more prevalent than ever before. While most would agree that the paradigm has shifted favorably for both students and instructors, it does present some new and unique challenges. Plagiarism — in particular, is on the […]
Welcome to Spring 2022!
Spring 2022 is here and the Instructional Technologies team has everything you need to hit the ground running with your Canvas courses. Offering workshops, one-on-one appointments, support requests and other resources, we’ll get you on your way to a fruitful […]
Friendly Reminder — Mediasite 8 is Coming December 18th
Greetings FAU Family, Mediasite will be upgraded to version 8 on December 18th. At that time, Mediasite Desktop Recorder will be retired, and will no longer be […]
New Webex and Zoom Cloud Recording Policies
*Please note: FAU will retire use of Webex on June 30, 2023. The Webex platform will no longer be available for use in meetings after this date. Webex will be removed from Canvas on May 8, 2023, at the end […]
Instructurecon 2021: View Every Presentation Online
Are you in the mood to do some weekend learning? This year, Instructure (the company behind Canvas) held a consecutive free online version of their yearly Instructurecon conference. The sessions concerned updates to the Canvas platform, innovative perspectives in online education, […]
Canvas Release Notes – November 2021
In this Canvas release (November 20), the Account and Course Settings tabs support independent URL references. In the Dashboard, the Create Course window may display an option to select a subaccount. Additionally, the word count for text submissions is displayed […]
Webex Updates for November 2021
*Please note: FAU will retire use of Webex on June 30, 2023. The Webex platform will no longer be available for use in meetings after this date. Webex will be removed from Canvas on May 8, 2023, at the end […]
Save the Media: Using Mediasite to Store and Reuse Zoom Recordings
Greetings FAU Family, The shift to digital teaching and learning is here. Like so many of our faculty members, you may have recorded lecture presentations for your Canvas courses using Zoom. Now, with the end of term swiftly approaching, you […]
Webex Meetings Updates for October 2021
Hello Owl Family! Webex has been updated! Keep your eyes peeled for some of these improvements. Optimized Layout Menu. Webex meetings have made layout settings easily accessible and customizable. End of support for Windows 7 and Windows 8 Operating Systems. […]
Canvas Assignment Due Dates — Simplified
Greetings FAU Family! Scheduling your Canvas assignments has never been simpler! We’re pleased to announce the new Edit Assignment Dates tool. This bulk assignment due date editor allows you to manage the availability of your Canvas course assignments all on […]