Canvas – Page 9 – Teaching/Technology Innovation Center

Ally

June 2, 2020 Karen Turpin

Ally will not longer be available after Friday June 30, 2023.

Sensus Access will replace Ally. It will be available to Canvas users starting on Wednesday July 5, 2023.

Ally is a tool that integrates seamlessly into Canvas and makes digital course content more accessible by automatically converting course content (files) uploaded into Canvas into multiple formats for students to select from. CARES funds will continue to make this tool available at least through June 2022.

At MiraCosta, we’re using Ally to automatically provide students with alternate formats of course content (files) that you upload. For example, Word and PDF documents will automatically be offered to students in formats including HTML, ePub, MP3 and more, making it easy for students to receive the content in a way that works for their needs and devices.

Instructions for your Students

Ally Help Resources for Students – A collection of guides and directions for students using Ally.
Ally First Steps Guide for Students (video) – Access alternative formats for course content in Canvas (view below)

DirectShare in Canvas (NEW)

January 24, 2020 Karen Turpin

Direct Share allows users to copy individual course items to another course and share individual items with other users. This change allows content to be shared directly in Canvas without having to use a secondary repository like Commons.

Assignments Direct Share Release Video Screencast — Start Assignments: Direct Share Video

Tutorials and Guides

Course-Level Features

User-Level Features

Shared Content Page

NameCoach

June 25, 2019 Sean Davis

NameCoach is no longer available at MiraCosta College as of June 2, 2020.

Please use the Personal Pronouns Tool in Canvas.

Submit Handwritten Work to Canvas using Camscanner App and a Phone

June 25, 2019 Karen Turpin

CamScanner allows students to use their phone to scan multiple pages of handwritten homework to a PDF to submit to an online course. The app is available for Android, iPhone, and iPad. The basic version is free and should be sufficient for students to scan multiple pages to one file that can be submitted to a Canvas assignment.

Download CamScanner App: Available for Android, iPhone, and iPad.
How Students can Submit Handwritten Work to Canvas using their Phone with Camscanner App.
CamScanner Website: Additional information about features available in the app.

Camscanner App Tutorials for Canvas

Android

iPhone (iOS)

New Canvas Gradebook

May 31, 2019 Karen Turpin

The new gradebook is live at MiraCosta College. Check out the How do I use the New Gradebook? Canvas guide for an overview of the features this provides.

Access the New Gradebook

In MCC Canvas with a Canvas Course:

Click Grades (from the course menu)

New Gradebook Resources

How do I use the New Gradebook? – Getting Started with the new gradebook.
New Gradebook Guide – Table of Contents – All guides for the new gradebook for instructors and students.
Canvas Release: New Gradebook – The new gradebook allows instructors to view an improved version of the gradebook. This feature makes grading more flexible and intuitive and elevates the gradebook user experience.
New Gradebook Users Group – This group contains existing information about the new gradebook including frequently asked questions, product feedback commentary, community discussions, bug reports, and known issues.

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