The current default for conferences in Canvas is a software tool named “BigBlueButton.” Here is a how-to video tutorial on how to start and manage a conference in Canvas using the BigBlueButton: To learn more about the BigBlueButton, visit the…
Year: 2017
Create Weighted Grading Categories in Canvas for Assignments
A short video on how to create weighted grading categories in Canvas. Click here for the official Canvas guide on this subject.
Zoom conferencing Quick Start for Students
Zoom is an online, real-time video conferencing tool that has replaced Adobe Connect for use here at the University of Kentucky. For your hybrid or online class you may be expected to have a device and sufficient internet that can…
Creating Polls in Zoom Video Conferencing
Did you know that you can create live polls right in Zoom video conferencing? This can be an effective tool in engaging students at a distance. Here is a quick video that will walk you through the steps and show…
Embedding / Uploading PowerPoint into Canvas with Office 365 – Part 2
There are at least 4 ways to upload or embed PowerPoint slides into a Canvas. File Upload Office 365 Button (in the Rich Content Editor) OneDrive Share Link OneDrive Embed Code Most of these options use Office 365 / OneDrive…