External LTI Tools update coming in mid-December
The week of December 18, several third-party tools currently integrated into Canvas will be updated: McGraw Hill Connect, McGraw Hill SimNet, Pearson MyLab and Mastering, Pearson Revel, and Yellowdig.
Learn more about the update and the steps you may need to take to ensure a seamless transition.
Sunsetting iClicker Classic and upgrading to iClicker Cloud
Starting January 2024, iClicker Classic software will no longer be supported. To continue using iClicker with roster synchronization, you must upgrade to iClicker Cloud. Physical bases and remotes in the classroom will still be used. To use iClicker without roster synchronization, a non-Canvas integrated version will be available.
Read this post about the upgrade and attend a vendor-led training session on January 24 during Keep Calm and Teach On (KCTO) Winter 2024.
What’s New:
Gradescope pilot update
More than 300 courses have been created so far during the Gradescope pilot. You can help make this pilot a success by creating a Gradescope-integrated course, evaluating the tool, and providing feedback. And be sure to attend a vendor-led training session on January 11 (check the Canvas calendar for details), or during KCTO Winter 2024.
Canvas Collaborations is getting an update
Canvas Collaborations now integrates with Google Assignments LTI 1.3, providing more security and flexibility for creating and sharing Google files using Canvas. The legacy Canvas Collaborations integration with Google Drive will be removed on December 29, 2023. Starting in winter 2024, all collaborations should use the Google LTI 1.3 integration. See what’s new in the updated Collaborations interface.
Pearson 116 holiday schedule
ATS Commons will be closed for drop-in visits when classes are suspended over the upcoming holidays. Consultants will be available in Pearson 116 by advanced appointment only the following days:
- November 20 – November 22 (Thanksgiving)
- December 21 – December 22 (Winter Break)
ATS staff will continue to be available without an appointment in our Virtual Welcome Bar via Zoom on these days.
Did you know:
- Perusall LTI 1.1 is no longer supported. If Perusall LTI 1.1 is enabled in your fall 2023 Canvas course site, you should have received a direct email with information about the recent update to Peruall LTI 1.3. Any remaining Perusall LTI 1.1 course integrations will be removed at the conclusion of the fall term, December 29. Perusall LTI 1.3 only will be available and supported starting in winter 2024.
- Canvas has re-launched its Discussions Tool Redesign. Please see the Canvas Community blog post, Enhancing Collaboration: Re-introducing the New Canvas LMS Discussions Redesign. The feature preview has been available since 2021, but expect to see updates to the Discussions tool over the upcoming months as Canvas works toward enforcement in July 2024.
- Winter 2024 Canvas course sites were created November 7. Review Canvas Course Information for a New Term for information about how to check for your courses, make change requests, and prepare to teach this winter. Expect your spring 2024 course sites to be available in early December.
Training & Events
New Monthly Training Topics for Canvas
Starting in January, Canvas@UD will offer new monthly Canvas training sessions focused on introducing lesser known Canvas capabilities. Each topic will focus on a feature not usually presented in standard training. The first few sessions will discuss rubrics and outcomes and how they build the Canvas learning mastery gradebook. Register using our workshop calendar.
Keep Calm and Teach On (KCTO): January 23, 24, and 25
Save the date for KCTO Winter 2024, a just-in-time workshop series for instructors. Visit the KCTO website for more information.
Innovative Teaching Strategies: January 8 – February 2
If you are looking for ideas to freshen up your courses by incorporating new strategies or educational technology tools, join us for the Innovative Teaching Strategies workshop from January 8 to February 2, 2024, or request a custom cohort session. Learn more about the ITS workshop and register.
10-Day Accessibility Challenge: January 3 – 16
This online asynchronous course gives you snack size bites of accessibility to apply to your courses over 10 days. Make accessibility easier by using the tips and ideas provided each day. Topics include: Headings; Heading Structure; Headings vs Text Formatting; Unordered Lists; Ordered Lists; Meaningful Links; Alternate Text; Complex Images; Color Contrast; Accessible Audio. Register to help make the University’s digital content accessible to everyone.
We have a variety of upcoming workshops available, both in person and virtually. Check out our workshop calendar to learn more and register. Submit a request for workshops customized to your department or program!
