News about system support for education
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Classic Quiz deadline postponed indefinitely
Published Nov 22, 2022Canvas wants users to start using New Quiz because it's a great tool, not because they're forced to. They have therefore removed the Classic Quiz deadline while they improve New Quiz. KTH is waiting f...
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Do you teach using flipped classroom and want to try Canvas Studio?
Published Nov 17, 2022Canvas Studio is an interactive video service that is well suited for flipped classrooms. Right now, Canvas Studio is being evaluated with the goal of promoting and facilitating students' interaction ...
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Change to default due time in Canvas
Published Oct 26, 2022On Monday, 31 October, the default due time in Canvas will change from 23:59 to 19:00. The default due time is the time that is pre-filled when you as a teacher choose the due date for an assignment. ...
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About examination period 1, autumn 2022
Published Sep 27, 2022Here is a summary of information with reminders and tips on skills development and online resources for the first exam period of the academic year 2022–2023.
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Flipped Lunch 'n' Learn about new updates in Canvas ahead of HT22
Published Sep 05, 2022This autumn's first Lunch 'n' Learn was about updates and new features in Canvas. It was in so-called reverse ("flipped") format. An open Q&A session followed a pre-recorded presentation.
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Name change of role for registered students in course rooms in Canvas
Published Jun 17, 2022Soon, the description of registered students will change in the course room in Canvas. Registered students will be referred to as "Registered student" in course rooms, instead of being referred to as ...
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Collection of news about updated Canvas functions
Published Jun 17, 2022Since the autumn of 2021, several functions in Canvas have been updated. The features that have been updated include SpeedGrader and New Quizzes.
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Upcoming update of the names of course and examination rooms and their sections in Canvas
Published Jun 03, 2022Week 25, at the earliest, IT will make a minor name change on course and examination rooms in Canvas. Course rooms have the Ladok registration code in their names and examination rooms puts the course...
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About examination period 4 and re-examinations for P3 and P4, spring 2022
Published May 10, 2022Here is a summary of information and reminders for the rest of the spring semester's examination periods in 2022; the examination period for P4 in May-June and the re-examinations for P3 in June and P...
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About examination period 3 and re-examination for P2, spring 2022
Published Feb 16, 2022The implementation of the exam period 3 spring semester 2022 (TP3 VT22) in March and re-examination for P2 in April, will continue according to KTH's scenario "LOW", even without pandemic restrictions...
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The most important news in Canvas ahead of P3 VT22
Published Feb 01, 2022Do you work practically with education at KTH and have not had the time to update yourself on the news and new functionalities in Canvas at KTH? This webinar gives you a quick rundown ahead of the spr...
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Course rooms are linked to the start of the course instead of the period
Published Jan 18, 2022From Spring 2022, how the course room is handled in Canvas is based on the start date of the course instead of the period. This change affects how far in advance the course rooms are available for tea...
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Full implementation of KTH's course room template
Published Dec 21, 2021As of Spring, 2022 all new course rooms in Canvas comes with KTH's course room template. A more uniform design in Canvas makes it easier for both students and teachers as several courses have a simila...
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About examination period 2 and re-examination period 1, autumn 2021
Published Dec 14, 2021The implementation of exam period 2 in the autumn semester 2021 (TP2 HT21) in January 2022 (including re-examination period 1 in December 2021) will continue to be implemented according to scenario LO...
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Classic Quiz will begin to be phased out in 2022
Published Dec 13, 2021Canvas currently has two quiz engines, Classic Quiz and New Quizzes. In 2022, you will no longer be able to create new Classic Quiz and in 2023, Classic Quiz will completely stop being supported by Ca...
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News collection on simplified Canvas features
Published Nov 10, 2021Canvas has updated some features to simplify their use. The features that have been updated are the question banks in New Quizzes, the accessibility checker, the notification settings and SpeedGrader ...
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Smoother assessment of proctored campus exams with the help of "KTH Import Exams"
Published Oct 15, 2021Soon it will be possible to assess proctored campus exams in Canvas and SpeedGrader with the help of "KTH Import Exams". During exam period 1, SCI and the ITM school will be able to assess in Canvas a...
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About exam period 1, autumn 2021
Published Oct 13, 2021The implementation of exam period 1 in the autumn semester 2021 (HT21) will be implemented according to the LOW scenario, even with eased restrictions. Here you will find further essential and practic...
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How eased pandemic restrictions will affect KTH's education
Published Sep 17, 2021From 29 September, the pandemic-related restrictions on how many people can stay in KTH's premises will be removed. From study period 2, educational activities can be designed entirely based on what b...
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Intended learning outcomes – how to formulate them and work with them in Canvas
Published Sep 09, 2021Outcomes-based grading criteria must be introduced on all KTH courses with a graded grading scale, according to the KTH president's decision. So how do you create a good intended learning outcome and ...
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