Conferences that you didn’t set up We have had several reports of BigBlueButton conferences appearing in your modules, apart from the ones you set up yourself. Please note, students are able to add conferences of their own to discuss group work/studies. If you are using conferences via BigBlueButton please post an announcement to tell your […]
Category: Canvas
Supporting Learning and Teaching at a Distance – Webinars
As lectures, seminars and tutorials move online in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Information Services (IS) have put together some resources to help staff to teach and support students from a distance. These are linked to from the University’s COVID19 Q&A web page, but the direct links are: >>>Supporting Learning and Teaching at a Distance (pdf): http://stir.ac.uk/33z >>> Supporting […]
Grades in Canvas
The Grades tool in Canvas has been upgraded for the new Semester. All of the functionality of the existing Grades tool is retained and some new features have been added including: a ‘View’ menu that includes multiple options to sort and filter assignments including by group, section, unit and grading period. the assignment status (Late, […]
Turnitin – Similarity Checking Space
It is possible to view your Turnitin Similarity Report prior to submitting your assignment. Almost every module in Canvas contains an assignment called Similarity Checking Space. Like all assignments, the Similarity Checking Space can be found in the Assignments section of your module. If you cannot see a Similarity Checking Space in your module please […]
Online, Blended and Distance Learning Course
Online, Blended and Distance Learning is a short, online, practical module – all about designing for online learning. Over six weeks, participants will learn different ways of presenting and organising their modules online, as well as how to engage with their diverse learners in this environment. Attendees will also learn practical skills around audio, video, […]
Canvas and Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer is no longer supported by Canvas. Which browser should I use with Canvas? We would recommend Chrome for accessing Canvas. Chrome is available on all student PCs in the computing labs. Staff can install the latest version of Chrome via Run Advertised Programmes (Control Panel -> Run Advertised Programmes -> Chrome Enterprise). Please […]
Welcome Week – Stirling Essentials
Stirling Essentials provides a summary of the key information you need to be a successful student and it links into more in-depth help and advice, as and when you need it. Before you arrive, please do take some time to familiarise yourself with this module and work through its sections. The module will remain available […]
Welcome Week – Canvas and Learning Technologies Module
The Canvas and Learning Technologies (Students) module enables you to orientate yourself with Canvas and to learn how to use some of the many features and tools Canvas has to offer. The module covers: Getting Started with Canvas Learning Content Module Information Listen Again University Resources Group Work and Sign-Ups Assessments and Grades Canvas Mobile […]
Canvas Module Opening Dates for Autumn 2019
Your Autumn modules will be available in Canvas from Monday 2nd September 2019. Don’t panic if you don’t see all of your modules immediately on the 2nd. Some lecturers may change the opening dates of their modules. You can check your ‘future enrolments’ in Canvas by going to Modules > All Modules. There you will see modules […]
Delivering Lectures and Seminars Online – webinar and self-study module
There are times when the online delivery of teaching can be beneficial to students. But do you know how you can deliver high-quality teaching sessions online without compromising on quality – either as a broadcast lecture, as short videos, or as an interactive webinar session? A series of webinars will be held in August and […]