by Tyler Kron-Piatek | May 25, 2023 | Adjuncts, Faculty, Online Learning, Students, Technology in Teaching & Learning
Hypothes.is and D2L both have a number of updates scheduled for this summer. Note that some of these updates, specifically the Hypothes.is ones, have not yet been implemented. We will be working on them throughout the summer with a target of getting all updates done...
by Tyler Kron-Piatek | May 16, 2023 | Adjuncts, Faculty, Innovation, Online Learning, Staff, Technology in Teaching & Learning
This month, COLI launches two MicroCredentials (MicroCreds): D2L Mastery and Accessibility. These are in addition to the Online Faculty Development Course (OFDC). What is a MicroCred? A MicroCred is a credential that shows mastery of a specific topic, according to a...
by Tyler Kron-Piatek | May 12, 2023 | Adjuncts, Faculty, Online Learning, Technology in Teaching & Learning
As you prepare your courses for the Fall 2023 semester you may consider having third-party integrations for textbooks, online activities, or exam tools added to your D2L Course Spaces. Before you request this, carefully read COLI’s policy on these integrations....
by Tyler Kron-Piatek | May 11, 2023 | Adjuncts, Faculty, Online Learning, Staff, Technology in Teaching & Learning
The OFDC (Online Faculty Development Course) offered by COLI is for full-time and part-time faculty, whether new to D2L, or experienced with technology for teaching. This five-week mini-course prepares instructors to teach online and hybrid courses. The OFDC...
by Tyler Kron-Piatek | May 1, 2023 | Adjuncts, Faculty, Online Learning, Students, Technology in Teaching & Learning
It’s coming up to the end of the semester again. Here are some actions you should take by the week after grades are due: Enter your Final Grades through MyCanisius. If you want students to see their final grade on D2L, there are a few steps to release the Final...
by Mark Gallimore | Apr 12, 2023 | Adjuncts, Faculty, Innovation, Online Learning, Technology in Teaching & Learning
Since Large Language Model (LLM) Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) became popular late last year, COLI has been tracking the development of this technology, and experimenting with the three major text-generation tools: ChatGPT, Bing Chat, and Google Bard. We...