蘑菇TV Canvas Usage Initiative

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The Provost, through shared governance processes to identify ways to improve the teaching and learning experience at 蘑菇TV, has asked faculty for greater utilization of Canvas as 蘑菇TV aims for enhanced student success through a more data-driven approach. Starting Fall 2025, all course sections will use their Canvas courses consistently by:

Posting Course Syllabi/Schedules - Simple Syllabus
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Simple Syllabus is a robust centralized platform integrated with Canvas that revolutionizes the way instructors create, manage, and share course syllabi. By leveraging institutional data such as university policies and course details, it auto-populates key content, significantly reducing faculty workload while ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and institutional requirements. Its use of standardized templates guarantees the inclusion of essential information, like those required by while still allowing for easy customization. The platform also enhances transparency and student engagement by offering a digital, mobile-friendly format where learners can instantly access the most up-to-date syllabus content. With built-in analytics and real-time revision visibility, Simple Syllabus not only streamlines administrative tasks but also fosters a more connected and informed academic experience.

Tutorials and Guides:

Documents:
- The Simple Syllabus Link in your Canvas Course - Best Practices
- Fall 2025 Simple Syllabus PowerPoint
- Provost Website: Course Syllabus Guidelines
Videos:
Other Resources:
- Sign up for your Simple High Ed account:
- Instructor Experience Help Articles鈥�
For questions on Simple Syllabus, review the resources available at
Documenting Attendance - aPlus+ Attendance
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aPlus+ Attendance is an integrated tool within Canvas that allows faculty to efficiently track, manage, and report student attendance. Whether you teach face-to-face, hybrid, or online courses, this tool supports a variety of attendance-taking methods and simplifies your recordkeeping.

Tutorials and Guides:

Training and Guides can be found at Digital Learning: Technology and Support

In-Person/Virtual Training:
- with a member of the Digital Learning team.
- Group training sessions can be requested via email
- Virtual training sessions are announced at the beginning of each semester via Canvas Global Announcements.
Vendor Support:
Submitting and Grading Assignments (gradebook)
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Tutorials and Guides:

Tutorials and guides can be found at Digital Learning: Technology and Support

In-Person/Virtual Training:
- with a member of the Digital Learning team.
- Group training sessions can be requested via email
Vendor Support:

Digital Learning offers the following support to assist with implementing these Canvas essentials:

If you are unfamiliar with setting up these essentials in Canvas, available in Workday. For a deeper dive into the features of Canvas, .