Teaching with Canvas
Canvas, the learning management system used at FSU, provides wonderful learning environment for you and your students. FSU's Canvas is highly customized with special features such as automated student enrollments, automatic course site creation each semester, and the FSU Final Grade Upload Tool. FSU Canvas Support …
Cidi Labs Design PLUS: Building a course homepage
Creating a Homepage Using Cidi Labs DesignPLUS, you can create a custom Homepage for your Canvas course(s). Creating a course Homepage will allow you to provide your students with the tools necessary to successfully complete your course, while at the same time adding some creativity and visual interest to your cours…
Design PLUS: Getting started
CiDi Labs DesignPLUS provides a powerful tool set for creating eye-catching, accessible, and informative course content in Canvas that displays well across a variety of devices. To get started with DesignPLUS, we recommend using pre-formatted page templates. These templates can be used anywhere you use the Rich Con…
Web-conferencing Best Practices
We have recently transitioned away from using and supporting Bb Collaborate as FSU's web-conferencing tool. As of November 6, 2019, Bb Collaborate is no longer available for use university-wide. However, colleges and/or departments that currently license Bb Collaborate separately will still be able to use the tool. …
How to spot a phishing attempt
If someone ever asks you to verify your FSU username and password, please don't! Florida State University does not ask for your username and password via email, text message, or over the phone. If you have received such a message, you can assume that it is a phishing scam that is intended to acquire your FSU login…
Best Practices for Student Video Production (iMovie and Movie Maker)
To simplify video editing, the Office of Digital Learning has developed a tutorial series to help you produce quality videos for your class assignments. Below are a series of tutorials and tips to simplify the video editing process using both iMovie and Movie Maker software. Learn how to upload and cut video footage …
Incorporating emergency preparedness into your course design
As Floridians, we are no strangers to hurricanes and other intense weather events. As 'Noles, we are especially proud of our Panama City instructors, students, and staff who showed great resilience in the wake of Hurricane Michael's destruction. FSU's Office of Digital Learning has learned a great deal from our expe…
Post-Emergency Course Recovery
The emergency has passed ... but now what? The resources in this article will assist you with the next steps as you begin to assess your instructional needs. To skip down to the information you are looking for, use the following links: * Resources for Making Up Class Time * Rescheduling Exams * Converting Your…
How to prevent your Zoom class session being hijacked
With the recent transition to online learning, there have been incidents of class sessions conducted via Zoom being hijacked by disruptive and offensive behavior. Zoom has now responded to feedback from customers and adjusted our default FSU settings to help secure Zoom class meetings. Our recommendations in this…
[Old LTI Integration] Canvas Turnitin Integration Overview
Turnitin Accessibility Statement Turnitin Privacy Statement & Pledge Check out the new, streamlined Turnitin Direct integration for a simpler Turnitin assignment option. Turnitin is a top-ranked plagiarism deterrent service that integrates with Canvas. When students submit their assignments to Turnitin, simil…
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