Accessibility Tips: Converting Microsoft Word Files to PDF
In this article: * Tips for Converting a Microsoft Word File to PDF * New to Ally? Need some simple fixes to improve accessibility? The Office of Digital Learning has a collection of tips for making course content more accessible. See the full collection of accessibility guides . In this tip, we show you…
Cidi Labs Design PLUS: Building a course homepage
In this article: * Creating a Homepage * Selecting a Theme * Adding Banner Text * Add/Edit the Navigation Links * Making a Page the Front Page 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 t…
How to edit and publish Kaltura media you do not own (through Collaborator access)
In this article: * Collaborating on Kaltura Media * Using Filters with Collaborative Kaltura Videos Collaborating on Kaltura Media Instructors may wish to share video ownership or collaboration rights to streamline course management and ensure instructional continuity across shared curriculum. By adding a colle…
How to use Kaltura Express Capture
In this article: * What is Express Capture? * Recording video using Express Capture * Saving your Express recording in Kaltura * Further Resources What is Express Capture? Express Capture is a Kaltura tool that allows you to record short videos using your webcam and microphone within your browser without using…
Instructors: How to create a Turnitin assignment using Turnitin Direct
In this article: * How to Create a Turnitin Assignment How to Create a Turnitin Assignment * Click on Assignments in the left-side navigation bar. * Click + Assignment . * Scroll down to the Submission Type section and select Online (which is the default option). * After selecting Online , check the …
Design PLUS: Getting started
In this article: * Import templates into your course from Canvas Commons Tips for editing imported DesignPLUS templates * Use FSU's institutional templates * Upgrade Existing Course Content to Be Compatible with DesignPLUS * Attending Additional Training for DesignPLUS CiDi Labs DesignPLUS provides a powe…
How do I navigate and use Canvas's Gradebook?
In this article: * Gradebook Overview * Hiding Columns in the Gradebook * Further Resources Gradebook Overview Canvas's Gradebook is equipped with a variety of tools to help instructors keep grades organized and keep track of student submissions. Canvas has a Gradebook History feature that allows you to …
Incorporating emergency preparedness into your course design
In this article: * Proactive preparation before an emergency event 1. Incorporate ODL's FSU Emergency Module into your course 2. Create an asynchronous course module that can easily be deployed at any time * During an emergency closure * Response to an emergency event after it has passed 1…
Can I create peer review assignments so that my students can give each other feedback on their work?
In this article: * Creating peer review assignments * Further Resources Creating peer review assignments Can I create peer review assignments so that my students can give each other feedback on their work? There are two different options for creating peer review assignments: Turnitin 's PeerMark peer review …
Adobe Acrobat PDF Accessibility Resources
In this article: * Text-based Resources Overview Information Tutorials * Further Resources Important: If you want to provide scanned pages of a book chapter or journal article, we strongly recommend that you provide your students with a digitized version of the book instead. Electronic Course Reserves a…
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