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We are aware of continuing issues related to Kaltura, an integrated streaming media service. This is impacting uploading, video processing, and the Media Gallery integrated in Canvas. Kaltura is aware of the issue. Kaltura is actively working to increase capacity. Thank you for your patience as we work with Kaltura to resolve this issue. Once the … Read More
Rutgers and Verificient, the parent company of Proctortrack, is pleased to announce two changes to the user workflow which will address issues arising from the surge of exams as institutions across the world move courses online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, Proctortrack is a passive remote online proctoring solution integrated in Canvas and … Read More
Rutgers Canvas is pleased to announce that Proctortrack now supports Canvas New Quizzes. Previously, Proctortrack only supported legacy quizzes in Canvas. With support for New Quizzes, instructors may now ensure exam integrity while also using features only available in New Quizzes including ordering and hot spot questions. How does it affect the teacher experience? Instructors … Read More
Do you want to engage students in under 30 min? PlayPosit allows you to add engagement points to video content in seconds. Join us for our next PlayPosit 3.0 Webinar Series hosted by your PlayPosit Account Manager, Emily. Make 30 Minutes Count! Use our new templates to make an effective bulb with minimal effort Difficulty … Read More
Playposit will have a planned system upgrade between 10 PM ET on December 25, 2019 and 4 AM ET on December 26, 2019. During that time, PlayPosit services will be unavailable to all users. This maintenance period is required to provide security and infrastructure upgrades. Please contact help@playposit.org if you have any questions. When will … Read More
Turnitin services will be unavailable on January 4, 2020. This includes Turnitin, Feedback Studio for iOS, Canvas Plagiarism Framework, iThenticate, and WriteCheck services available on the Turnitin website and integrations in Canvas. To ensure that services remain stable, particularly during high submission periods, this maintenance will include several hardware updates and performance improvements. When will … Read More
Do you want to engage students in under 30 min? PlayPosit allows you to add engagement points to video content in seconds. Join us for our next PlayPosit 3.0 Webinar Series hosted by your PlayPosit Account Manager, Emily. Make 30 Minutes Count! 4 Quick Tips to Ensure Student Engagement Difficulty Level: All Skill Levels Tuesday, … Read More
Rutgers Canvas is pleased to announce the integration of LiveText by Watermark, an online e-portfolio that also functions as an assessment tool. Academic units often use LiveText for program assessment and accreditation through the use of prescribed rubrics to show and measure academic development of a student. ePortfolio assignments allow academic programs to assign and … Read More
Rutgers Canvas is pleased to announce the integration of Portfolium Folio Network, provided by Instructure, the parent company of Canvas. Portfolium Folio Network is an electronic portfolio built to showcase the achievements, projects, and competencies of students to potential employers, serving as an expanded resume or CV. Users can organize learning artifacts, connect with other … Read More
Rutgers Canvas is pleased to announce the integration of Hawkes Learning, an educational courseware platform providing instructional content and mastery-based learning to enhance student success in college courses. Hawkes Learning products provide software, textbook, tutor and step-by-step breakdown of questions, and practice tests. eBook access includes personalized learning by providing detailed feedback to explain errors. … Read More