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DanielleLentz · ‎05-25-2023

As instructors progress through the year and their comfortability with Canvas, they often seek ways to better connect with students but sometimes do not know how. One of the hidden gems inside of Canvas is the Appointment Groups feature, which can help instructors set up things like office hours, presentation sign ups, oral exams, conferences, auditions, and more. To help instructors utilize this hidden gem, this month's Dear Danielle video tackles the topic of setting up Appointment Groups inside the Canvas Calendar and how students can utilize the tool as well. Just as a reminder: these videos are aimed at helping you and your instructors with tips and tricks on all things Canvas! I get inspiration for these videos from your form submissions, so if you have not done so already, please make sure to fill out the form to indicate what you want to hear about next! You can fill out this form as many times as you would like and can pass it along to your instructors as well.

DanielleLentz · ‎05-09-2023

Below you will find all of the Dear Danielle videos. Have an idea for a future video? Please make sure to fill out the form to indicate what you want to hear about next! Assignments Differentiated Assignments Features Appointment Groups/Office Hours KB Consolidation New Analytics Roles & Permissions Grading Extra Credit Gradebook Hacks SpeedGrader Account/Department Rubrics New Quizzes New Quizzes Accommodations New Quizzes Question Types New Quizzes Transition Resources Outcomes Building Outcomes Applying Outcomes Mastery Paths Building Mastery Paths

DanielleLentz · ‎05-09-2023

When working with admin or department chairs, I frequently get asked questions around rubrics and how to align them to department or institutional goals/outcomes/competencies/proficiencies. To help with this ask, this month's Dear Danielle video tackles the topic of account and/or department rubrics, along with best practices for distribution and long-term usage. Just as a reminder: these videos are aimed at helping you and your instructors with tips and tricks on all things Canvas! I get inspiration for these videos from your form submissions, so if you have not done so already, please make sure to fill out the form to indicate what you want to hear about next! You can fill out this form as many times as you would like and can pass it along to your instructors as well. See you next time! Sincerely, Danielle

DanielleLentz · ‎05-09-2023

One of the most powerful tools inside of Canvas is SpeedGrader. Though it is one of the most robust and popular tools, I am always asked questions on SpeedGrader's functionality and how to best help instructors grade inside of Canvas. In this month's Dear Danielle video, I take a deep dive into how SpeedGrader works so you can improve your grading efficiency inside of Canvas. Just as a reminder: these videos are aimed at helping you and your instructors with tips and tricks on all things Canvas! I get inspiration for these videos from your form submissions, so if you have not done so already, please make sure to fill out the form to indicate what you want to hear about next! You can fill out this form as many times as you would like and can pass it along to your instructors as well. See you next time! Sincerely, Danielle

DanielleLentz · ‎04-21-2023

Recently, one of my more popular questions has been surrounding the topic of extra credit and how to make it work inside of Canvas. In this month's Dear Danielle video, I highlight some of the more prominent ways to make this a reality inside of your Canvas courses. My hope is by the end of this video you will be able to utilize a mode of extra credit that works best for you and the students who serve. Just as a reminder: these videos are aimed at helping you and your instructors with tips and tricks on all things Canvas! I get inspiration for these videos from your form submissions, so if you have not done so already, please make sure to fill out the form to indicate what you want to hear about next! You can fill out this form as many times as you would like and can pass it along to your instructors as well. See you next time! Sincerely, Danielle

DanielleLentz · ‎02-22-2023

Previously, I showed you how to build an Outcome inside of Canvas. Now, in this month's Dear Danielle video, we will learn how to not only apply those Outcomes inside of your account and/or courses but also gather data tied to your Outcomes. After watching this video, I hope you fill confident and well equipped to not only build Outcomes inside of Canvas but also attach them to rubrics and quizzes so you have data to best help your students achieve their fullest potential. Just as a reminder: these videos are aimed at helping you and your instructors with tips and tricks on all things Canvas! I get inspiration for these videos from your form submissions, so if you have not done so already, please make sure to fill out the form to indicate what you want to hear about next! You can fill out this form as many times as you would like and can pass it along to your instructors as well. See you next time! Sincerely, Danielle

DanielleLentz · ‎01-24-2023

I am frequently asked how to elevate and differentiate course design in Canvas and if Mastery Paths can be a viable option. The answer is a resounding, yes! In this month's Dear Danielle video, I take a look at how to build Mastery Paths within a course. In future Dear Danielle videos, I will showcase how students navigate through a Mastery Path along with how to track student data within a Mastery Path. I hope this video provides you with the confidence to further your Canvas course design and provide your students with a diversified learning experience. Just as a reminder: these videos are aimed at helping you and your instructors with tips and tricks on all things Canvas! I get inspiration for these videos from your form submissions, so if you have not done so already, please make sure to fill out the form to indicate what you want to hear about next! You can fill out this form as many times as you would like and can pass it along to your instructors as well. See you next time! Sincerely, Danielle

DanielleLentz · ‎11-28-2022

One of the most requested topics this year has been surrounding Outcomes. In this month's Dear Danielle video, I take a look at how to build Outcomes at the Account level as an Admin and at the Course level as an instructor. In future Dear Danielle videos, I will build upon this video and show you how to attach Outcomes throughout your instance and courses, along with data and reporting, so stay tuned for more content on Outcomes! I hope this video equips you with the confidence to start utilizing Outcomes for your instance, no matter your use case. Just as a reminder: these videos are aimed at helping you and your instructors with tips and tricks on all things Canvas! I get inspiration for these videos from your form submissions, so if you have not done so already, please make sure to fill out the form to indicate what you want to hear about next! You can fill out this form as many times as you would like and can pass it along to your instructors as well. See you next time! Sincerely, Danielle

DanielleLentz · ‎10-24-2022

As new terms begin, I often get the question on if and how to set up accommodations within New Quizzes. In this month's Dear Danielle video, I take a look at how to set up accommodations for the life of a Canvas course and how to re-open single attempts within New Quizzes. I hope this video equips you to provide your students with the resources they need to be successful when taking assessments within New Quizzes. Just as a reminder: these videos are aimed at helping you and your instructors with tips and tricks on all things Canvas! I get inspiration for these videos from your form submissions, so if you have not done so already, please make sure to fill out the form to indicate what you want to hear about next! You can fill out this form as many times as you would like and can pass it along to your instructors as well. See you next time! Sincerely, Danielle

DanielleLentz · ‎07-19-2022

Recently, I have been getting questions on where to find information regarding the transition to New Quizzes. In this month's Dear Danielle video, I take a look at where to find New Quizzes transition resources to help empower your institution to make the transition plan that will work best for you and your users. Just as a reminder: these videos are aimed at helping you and your instructors with tips and tricks on all things Canvas! I get inspiration for these videos from your form submissions, so if you have not done so already, please make sure to fill out the form to indicate what you want to hear about next! You can fill out this form as many times as you would like and can pass it along to your instructors as well. See you next time! Sincerely, Danielle

DanielleLentz · ‎04-28-2022

I constantly get questions like "one of my faculty members cannot access or see this part of Canvas. Why is that?", and many times it comes down to the user's Permissions and Roles. In this month's Dear Danielle video, I take a look at how to evaluate and set up different Roles and Permissions to ensure users are accessing Canvas in the way best suited for your institution. I also include best practices and other items to take into consideration for a seamless Canvas user experience. Just as a reminder: these videos are aimed at helping you and your instructors with tips and tricks on all things Canvas! I get inspiration for these videos from your form submissions, so if you have not done so already, please make sure to fill out the form to indicate what you want to hear about next! You can fill out this form as many times as you would like and can pass it along to your instructors as well. See you next time! Sincerely, Danielle

DanielleLentz · ‎04-12-2022

An issue many instructors run into when transitioning to Canvas is “how do I differentiate instructions and due dates within Canvas?”. In this month's Dear Danielle video, I dive into how to accommodate students’ various learning needs by setting up differentiated due dates and instructions within Assignments, Discussions, and Quizzes. Just as a reminder: these videos are aimed at helping you and your instructors with tips and tricks on all things Canvas! I get inspiration for these videos from your form submissions, so if you have not done so already, please make sure to fill out the form to indicate what you want to hear about next! You can fill out this form as many times as you would like and can pass it along to your instructors as well. See you next time! Sincerely, Danielle

DanielleLentz · ‎04-12-2022

As new updates occur, we like to keep you, the customer, in the know, and provide a visual to help with that update/change. I saw a lot of questions come in recently on what the new Tier 1 consolidation plan looks like, and this month’s Dear Danielle video tackles just that! Do note that if you do not have Tier 1 Support, this video will not apply to you. If you would like to get Tier 1 Support added to your contract, please reach out to your CSM team at accountservices@instructure.com. Just as a reminder: these videos are aimed at helping you and your instructors with tips and tricks on all things Canvas! I get inspiration for these videos from your form submissions, so if you have not done so already, please make sure to fill out the form to indicate what you want to hear about next! You can fill out this form as many times as you would like and can pass it along to your instructors as well. Until next time! Sincerely, Danielle

DanielleLentz · ‎04-12-2022

One of the most common questions I get is “how do I use these new question types within New Quizzes?”, and now, you have the answer in the latest Dear Danielle video! In this video, I take a look at how to build out the new question types and common use cases. Just as a reminder: these videos are aimed at helping you and your instructors with tips and tricks on all things Canvas! I get inspiration for these videos from your form submissions, so if you have not done so already, please make sure to fill out the form to indicate what you want to hear about next! You can fill out this form as many times as you would like and can pass it along to your instructors as well. Until next time! Sincerely, Danielle

DanielleLentz · ‎04-12-2022

This month’s Dear Danielle video aims at helping users understand all the incredible tools within New Analytics, including the new Online Attendance tool. Just as a reminder: these videos are aimed at helping you and your instructors with tips and tricks on all things Canvas! I get inspiration for these videos from your form submissions, so if you have not done so already, please make sure to fill out the form to indicate what you want to hear about next! You can fill out this form as many times as you would like and can pass it along to your instructors as well. Until next time! Sincerely, Danielle

DanielleLentz · ‎04-11-2022

Welcome to the Dear Danielle series! These videos are aimed at helping you and your instructors with tips and tricks on all things Canvas! I get inspiration for these videos from your form submissions, so if you have not done so already, please make sure to fill out this form. This helps me determine what you want to learn about next! You can fill out this form as many times as you would like and can pass it along to your instructors as well. Our first Dear Danielle video focuses on Gradebook Hacks such as setting a default grade, curving grades, fudging points, and more! Be sure to share this with any instructor who could use a little help better utilizing the Canvas Gradebook. See you next time! Sincerely, Danielle

DanielleLentz · ‎06-02-2021

Do we have any update on how OneNote will function with the new LTI? Will it still be the link to a new tab or will it be an embedded page within Canvas? Additionally, will there be easier functionality with the External Tool OneNote assignments? Right now it is a lot of steps for clients. Many thanks!

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Dear Danielle- Appointment Groups/Office Hours As instructors progress through the year and their comfortability with Canvas, they often seek ways to better connect with students but sometimes do not know how. One of the hidden gems inside of Can...	05-25-2023	145	0
Dear Danielle- The Full Discography Below you will find all of the Dear Danielle videos. Have an idea for a future video? Please make sure to fill out the form to indicate what you want to hear about next! Assignments ...	05-09-2023	211	0
Dear Danielle- Account/Department Rubrics When working with admin or department chairs, I frequently get asked questions around rubrics and how to align them to department or institutional goals/outcomes/competencies/proficiencies. To help w...	05-09-2023	74	0
Dear Danielle- SpeedGrader One of the most powerful tools inside of Canvas is SpeedGrader. Though it is one of the most robust and popular tools, I am always asked questions on SpeedGrader's functionality and how to best help ...	05-09-2023	84	0
Dear Danielle- Extra Credit Recently, one of my more popular questions has been surrounding the topic of extra credit and how to make it work inside of Canvas. In this month's Dear Danielle video, I highlight some of the more p...	04-21-2023	300	0
Dear Danielle- Applying Outcomes Previously, I showed you how to build an Outcome inside of Canvas. Now, in this month's Dear Danielle video, we will learn how to not only apply those Outcomes inside of your account an...	02-22-2023	275	0
Dear Danielle- Building Mastery Paths I am frequently asked how to elevate and differentiate course design in Canvas and if Mastery Paths can be a viable option. The answer is a resounding, yes! In this month's Dear Danielle video, I tak...	01-24-2023	216	2
Dear Danielle- Building Outcomes One of the most requested topics this year has been surrounding Outcomes. In this month's Dear Danielle video, I take a look at how to build Outcomes at the Account level as an Admin and at the Cour...	11-28-2022	200	0
Dear Danielle- New Quizzes Accommodations As new terms begin, I often get the question on if and how to set up accommodations within New Quizzes. In this month's Dear Danielle video, I take a look at how to set up accommod...	10-24-2022	183	0
Dear Danielle- New Quizzes Transition Resources Recently, I have been getting questions on where to find information regarding the transition to New Quizzes. In this month's Dear Danielle video, I take a look at where to find New Quizzes transitio...	07-19-2022	530	0
Dear Danielle- Permissions & Roles I constantly get questions like "one of my faculty members cannot access or see this part of Canvas. Why is that?", and many times it comes down to the user's Permissions and Roles. In this month's D...	04-28-2022	489	0
Dear Danielle- Differentiated Assignments An issue many instructors run into when transitioning to Canvas is “how do I differentiate instructions and due dates within Canvas?”. In this month's Dear Danielle video, I dive into how to accommod...	04-12-2022	418	0
Dear Danielle- KB Consolidation As new updates occur, we like to keep you, the customer, in the know, and provide a visual to help with that update/change. I saw a lot of questions come in recently on what the new Tier 1 consolidat...	04-12-2022	396	0
Dear Danielle- New Quizzes Question Types One of the most common questions I get is “how do I use these new question types within New Quizzes?”, and now, you have the answer in the latest Dear Danielle video! In this video, I take a look at ...	04-12-2022	306	0
Dear Danielle- New Analytics This month’s Dear Danielle video aims at helping users understand all the incredible tools within New Analytics, including the new Online Attendance tool. Just as a reminder: these videos are...	04-12-2022	481	0
Dear Danielle- Gradebook Hacks Welcome to the Dear Danielle series! These videos are aimed at helping you and your instructors with tips and tricks on all things Canvas! I get inspiration for these vid...	04-11-2022	517	0

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Dear Danielle- Appointment Groups/Office Hours

Dear Danielle- The Full Discography

Dear Danielle- Account/Department Rubrics

Dear Danielle- SpeedGrader

Dear Danielle- Extra Credit

Dear Danielle- Applying Outcomes

Dear Danielle- Building Mastery Paths

Dear Danielle- Building Outcomes

Dear Danielle- New Quizzes Accommodations

Dear Danielle- New Quizzes Transition Resources

Dear Danielle- Permissions & Roles

Dear Danielle- Differentiated Assignments

Dear Danielle- KB Consolidation

Dear Danielle- New Quizzes Question Types

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