Why is There an Eyeball in My Grade Center? New Posting Policy in Canvas

by Brandie Elliott | Sep 27, 2019 | News, September 2019, Weekly Newsletter

There is a new feature in the grade center. Before, you were able to mute/unmute grade columns. Now, you are able to post/hide grades in the Canvas grade center. You may have noticed an orange eye icon on your grade center. This means that grades are currently hidden...

Getting Started in Canvas, Part 8: Canvas Notification Settings

by Brandie Elliott | Sep 27, 2019 | News, September 2019, Weekly Newsletter

You can personalize your notification preferences to determine which course activities you wish to receive notifications for, how often you wish to be notified, and which method you prefer (e.g., email or text message). From your Account menu, click...

Updating Course Navigation Menu Visibility

by Brandie Elliott | Sep 27, 2019 | News, September 2019, Weekly Newsletter

Starting mid-October, you may notice a slight difference in your Course Navigation Menu. In an effort to improve clarity and meet accessibility standards, Canvas is changing how hidden menu items display for instructors. Additionally, Canvas is including a visual...

Instructional Technologist to Bid Farewell

by Brandie Elliott | Sep 27, 2019 | News, September 2019, Weekly Newsletter

It is with regret that we announce the departure of Instructional Technologist Lauren Mathiott. Lauren came to UMKC Online in 2017 and worked on a number of important initiatives such as the Canvas LMS transition, BioSig authentication, faculty certification, and...

Library Resource Spotlight: Points of View Reference Center

by Brandie Elliott | Sep 27, 2019 | News, September 2019, Weekly Newsletter

At some point, we have all heard the saying “there are two sides to every story.” Sure, it may sound a bit cliché, but in the academic world, it bears remembering. Whether we have a true point-of-view analysis essay coming due, or we need a counterpoint for a research...

Register for Upcoming Training Opportunities Offered by the ID&T Team

by Brandie Elliott | Sep 27, 2019 | News, September 2019, Weekly Newsletter

Learn ways to leverage Canvas in your courses by attending free workshops from the Instructional Design/Technology (ID/T) team. UMKC faculty, staff, and graduate assistants may register for the free sessions on our workshops calendar. The Canvas 101, Build Your Canvas...