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bryan_biggers · ‎12-02-2021

My only concern is change fatigue from faculty, something I would very much like to avoid. As such, we have waited for new quizzes and would like to wait as long as possible before moving. When we move, I think there are two things to help with that: Very clear and helpful resources to help us help faculty. This can be webinars, documents like the feature comparison chart, and instructions (written and video) on how to use, transfer, etc. As much time as possible to transition to the new quizzes. Don't force us to transition until there has been at least two semesters since the tool is as close to fully developed as possible.

bryan_biggers · ‎04-08-2021

Scenario: We had an outcome that had a typo. When we tried to fix the typo, we had to create a new assignment, re-create the rubric with the updated outcome, and reenter all the students' ratings. Suggestion: Currently, if an outcome is adjusted at the account level, it will not automatically adjust in the rubric level in a course. My suggestion to to filter down the outcome adjustments manually or with instructor approval.

bryan_biggers · ‎06-09-2020

Thanks! That's a good approach, too.

bryan_biggers · ‎06-09-2020

Thank you for adding the feature for assignment due date bulk editing. We have used a similar tool for years that has really saved us a lot of time. If it's not too greedy, may I request the below to help match the functionality similar tools? Similar tools show all the dates by module, which really helps faculty to bulk edit the due dates so all the modules have same due date, which really helps institutions/courses that run on a weekly format like ours. I understand that other people may want this visible in different ways (e.g. chronologically, by assignment type). May I suggest there be some type of organizer that allows you to pick between multiple display types? Similar tools show the assignment icon. Some faculty like the due date for discussions to show the mid-week mark and some like the end-of-week mark. Knowing which assignments are discussions is helpful in setting those discussions to mid-week, if not obvious in the titles. May I request that you show the assignment type icon? Thanks, Bryan

bryan_biggers · ‎05-29-2020

Great news about the more granular permissions and the assignment due date bulk editing. We pay for a similar tool to the assignment bulk editing. We really love the functionality of the tool and would also love to not have to pay for it. :smileygrin: I think the rest of the Canvas community will also really like this feature. If it's not too greedy, may I request the below to help match the functionality of the other tool? The current tool shows all the dates by module, which really helps faculty to bulk edit the due dates so all the modules have same due date, which really helps institutions/courses that run on a weekly format like ours. I understand that other people may want this visible in different ways (e.g. chronologically, by assignment type). May I suggest there be some type of organizer that allows you to pick between multiple display types? The current tool shows the assignment icon. Some faculty like the due date for discussions to show the mid-week mark and some like the end-of-week mark. Knowing which assignments are discussions is helpful in setting those discussions to mid-week, if not obvious in the titles. May I request that you show the assignment type icon? Thanks, Bryan

bryan_biggers · ‎10-07-2019

Word on the street is it will be July 28-30 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville. See you there!

bryan_biggers · ‎07-23-2019

How does content become "featured?"

bryan_biggers · ‎09-11-2018

@hasti ‌, laurakgibbs‌, @deppeler ‌, and any others I'm missing... I respect your opinions where you disagree with mine. Have a great day!

bryan_biggers · ‎09-10-2018

At a minimum, this could be an option in Theme Editor.

bryan_biggers · ‎09-10-2018

Agreeing with Kelley that this is a counterproductive idea and voting this down. Faculty might start developing their courses in Pages, which would make things more difficult for students and create an inconsistent experience. Please devote resources to ideas more universally-recognized as helpful.

bryan_biggers · ‎02-19-2018

Thanks for suggesting the Word Counting Tool. I just recommended "Word Count Plus" for a professor instead. It is a little easier to use, as you just highlight all the text, right click an then click on "Word Count Plus." Instead of opening a new tab, it displays it on the page in a popup window that you close when you're ready. Seems a little easier than having to manage another window.

bryan_biggers · ‎01-16-2018

I voted it up based on the OPTION to put newest or oldest on top. Thank you, Peyton at Instructure for going that way with it.

bryan_biggers · ‎06-30-2017

I'm receiving complaints from faculty who don't like that they cannot delete or edit their TA's comments.\ Also, "introducing the need to Shift+Enter to insert a hard return makes that process a little more clunky." I'm not all negative though, I like the aesthetics and the simplified functionality of ONE highlighter/strikeout that allows comments or not. Those are helpful.

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