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Canvas and Other Updates from Summer 2024

August 13, 2024 / Digital Learning / Tags: Canvas, Canvas Releases

Welcome back Eagle Family! As we gear up for the exciting journey of Fall Semester, here is a summary of new and updated features in Canvas and Respondus from May-July. We encourage you to explore and practice using new features in your personal Canvas Sandbox!

Refresh Your Assignments for the Next Term: Harnessing Gen AI for Enhanced Learning

August 06, 2024 / Digit / Tags: AI, Digital Learning

As we gear up for the upcoming school term, it's the perfect time to revamp our assignments, whether you're introducing a new course or breathing fresh life into a familiar one. But what does this process have to do with Gen AI?

Ed-cological Discoveries at Instructurecon 2024

August 05, 2024 / Jenna Fedewa / Tag: Elearning

InstructureCon in Las Vegas was an event brimming with sneak peeks into the future of educational technology. Three Florida Gulf Coast University staff members attended the event: Kinti Conroy and I from Digital Learning, along with I鈥橰iel Williams from Innovative Education and Partnerships. We delved into the latest advancements and shared our collective knowledge. I had the opportunity to co-present 鈥淐reating Successful Digital Badges with Campus Collaboration鈥� with I鈥橰iel Williams, where we discussed how a collaborative approach can enhance learning experiences and create a thriving micro-credential program.

Important Update to Canvas Assignments

July 24, 2024 / Digital Learning / Tags: Canvas, Canvas Updates

Canvas users will now use the 鈥淎ssign To鈥� button/link to set availability, due, and until dates for assignments, discussions, and quizzes.

GenAI Proof Your Discussion Forums

July 02, 2024 / Digital Learning / Tags: AI, Discussion Boards, Online Teaching

Online education is always changing and staying current in our teaching practices is a challenge. Recently, a new challenge has emerged with the increasing use of generative AI tools like ChatGPT by students in their discussion forum responses. While these technologies can offer valuable assistance, they also pose a risk to academic integrity and the development of critical thinking skills. Many of you have expressed concerns about ensuring that student contributions remain authentic and reflective of their own understanding. Addressing this issue requires innovative approaches to discussion prompts and response formats that encourage deeper engagement and original thought. Below you will find some strategies to prevent students from using GenAI to answer discussion prompts and foster a more enriching and genuine learning experience while interacting with peers in discussion forums.