Canvas New Rich Content Editor
A new and improved Canvas Rich Content Editor! Canvas has updated the Rich Content Editor (RCE). It looks very similar to the current editor you are used to but provides a new and improved interface with some enhanced functionality. It has been turned on in…
Canvas System Update – 17 Oct 2020
These are the latest Canvas system updates that will become available from 17 October 2020. Please click on an update to expand and view the information. If you have any questions please submit a support ticket via the help menu in Canvas.
Canvas For Support Staff
Who is This Information For? This post is designed to be an easily digestible starting point for administrative and support staff who may need to help manage Canvas access and resources for their school. You may not be required to do all of the things…
Canvas System Update – 19 Sept 2020
These are the latest Canvas system updates that will become available from 19 September 2020. Please click on an update to expand and view the information. If you have any questions please submit a support ticket via the help menu in Canvas.
Canvas System Update – 15 Aug 2020
These are the latest Canvas system updates that will become available from 15 August 2020. Please click on an update to expand and view the information. If you have any questions please submit a support ticket via the help menu in Canvas.
Alternative Resit Assessments in Canvas
When preparing for Alternative Resit Assessment in Canvas in August 2020, the guidance remains the same as advised during the alternative assessment period in May 2020 with regards to the Top 9 Key Consideration for use of Canvas (see below). A reminder to keep it…
Canvas System Update – 18 July 2020
These are the latest Canvas system updates that will become available from 18 July 2020. Please click on an update to expand and view the information. If you have any questions please submit a support ticket via the help menu in Canvas.
Accessible design for learner variability: Presentations
Accessible Presentations/Slides(e.g. PowerPoints) This blog post outlines how to ensure your MS PowerPoint (PPT) slides are fully compliant in terms of accessibility. Although the principles are the same, there is also more specific guidance available for Mac/Keynote. When creating a PPT, there are a few…
Canvas System Update – 20 June 2020
These are the latest Canvas system updates that will become available from 20 June 2020. Please click on an update to expand and view the information. If you have any questions please submit a support ticket via the help menu in Canvas.
Accessible design for learner variability: Video
Accessible videos Before you begin to plan and record any learning materials, take a moment to think about accessibility design for learner variability and how to ensure that video resources shared with learners are fully compliant in terms of accessibility. Video offers an alternative way…
Microsoft Teams v Canvas Conferences (BigBlueButton)
If you are looking for a tool to run a live online class at QUB then chances are you are choosing between Microsoft (MS) Teams and the BigBlueButton (BBB) integration available in Canvas Conferences. Below are the key facts that will inform your decision. Similarities…
Canvas System Update – 16 May 2020
These are the latest Canvas system updates that will become available from 16 May 2020. Please click on an update to expand and view the information. If you have any questions please submit a support ticket via the help menu in Canvas.
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