December 2024 technology updates
This month we feature improvements to Canvas' SpeedGrader, Discussions, and Assignments, and few upgrades to FeedbackFruits, including an automated writing coach.
December 2024 technology updates
Technology
A filtered selection of announcements posted in TeachWell Digital.
November 2024 technology updates
November 2024 technology updates
In this update we highlight improvements to Canvas' Announcements, FeedbackFruits' learning analytics and Rich Text Editor, Inspera's question options and grading dashboard, and an upgraded Exam Clock app.
Enhancing the student experience through Canvas course design
Enhancing the student experience through Canvas course design
Find helpful resources to support you in bringing your Canvas course up to the required baseline standards.
Teachers can now log in to KuraCloud through Single Sign-On
Teachers can now log in to KuraCloud through Single Sign-On
KuraCloud has been upgraded to Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) standard 1.3, enabling teachers to log in through Single Sign-On.
October 2024 technology updates
October 2024 technology updates
In this update we feature improvements to Canvas' SpeedGrader, FeedbackFruits' AI Chat bot and collaborative assessment grading, and Inspera assessment platform's marking workflow.
Looking past integrity issues: Gen-AI’s inclusive potential
Looking past integrity issues: Gen-AI’s inclusive potential
Gen-AI is more than a challenge to academic integrity. It also enhances inclusivity and accessibility for students.
September 2024 technology updates
September 2024 technology updates
In this update we feature improvements to Canvas, FeedbackFruits collaborative assessment, H5P interactive content, and Inspera assessment platform.
August 2024 technology updates
August 2024 technology updates
This month we feature improvements to Inspera, Canvas Announcements, Assignments, SpeedGrader, and Learning Essentials for students.
FeedbackFruits licensing update
FeedbackFruits licensing update
We are streamlining our digital tool offerings to enhance our learning and teaching ecosystem. Moving forward, the University of Auckland will license both the Peer Review and Group Member Evaluation tools from FeedbackFruits.
July 2024 technology updates
July 2024 technology updates
This month's technology updates walk you through new features and updates in both Zoom and Talis, as well as alert you to upgraded and useful new SpeedGrader functionality within Canvas and changes to University's internal Canvas Help mail service.
June 2024 technology updates
June 2024 technology updates
This month we alert you to new and upcoming features of Canvas Design Blocks and upgraded Canvas functionality.
May 2024 technology updates
May 2024 technology updates
A short summary about changes relating to Panopto and a demonstration of Microsoft Copilot Gen-AI.
April 2024 technology updates
April 2024 technology updates
A short summary about changes relating to Canvas, H5P, and Perusall.
Gen-AI support for students with disabilities
Gen-AI support for students with disabilities
A few recommendations on how to leverage Gen-AI to support your students with disabilities and to create more inclusive classrooms.
MS Copilot for staff and students: Essential things to know
MS Copilot for staff and students: Essential things to know
What you need to know about the release of Copilot Gen-AI to staff and students at our University.
March 2024 technology updates
March 2024 technology updates
Read about recent changes relating to Canvas, Inspera, and Turnitin.
February 2024 technology updates
February 2024 technology updates
Read about recent technology releases by Canvas, H5P, Perusall, Turnitin and UoA toolbox.
December 2023 technology updates
December 2023 technology updates
In our technology updates we announce the latest developments in UoA supported tools for teaching and learning.
November 2023 technology updates
November 2023 technology updates
In our technology updates we announce the latest developments in UoA supported tools for teaching and learning.
October 2023 technology updates
October 2023 technology updates
Read about recent technology releases by Canvas, Folios, Inspera, Perusall and UDOIT.
September 2023 technology updates
September 2023 technology updates
Read about recent technology releases by Canvas, Inspera, Panopto, Perusall and Piazza.
Generative AI in learning and teaching
Generative AI in learning and teaching
Education Office bulletin: updated August 2023. The University's response to the emergence of ChatGPT, Generative AI and other artificial intelligence tools for academic writing.
August 2023 technology updates
August 2023 technology updates
Read about recent technology releases by Canvas, Panopto, Perusall and tips on Zoom bombing.
Zoom bombing: How to avoid unwanted guests
Zoom bombing: How to avoid unwanted guests
Don't get caught out with unwanted guests bombing your Zoom meeting and causing mischief.
The retirement of Canvas.ac.nz
The retirement of Canvas.ac.nz
The retirement of Canvas.ac.nz on 12th July marks a transition to the TeachWell site where teachers can access Canvas-related support and resources.
UoA support for navigating Gen-AI
UoA support for navigating Gen-AI
Find out what’s happening centrally to help teachers navigate academic integrity and the use of Gen-AI in coursework, summative assessments and examinations.
Access MyLab and Mastering Pearson through Canvas LTI
Access MyLab and Mastering Pearson through Canvas LTI
MyLab and Mastering with LTI integration enables students to conveniently access Pearson+ eTextbooks, interactive study materials, assessments, and other resources within their Canvas course.
Keeping up to date with Gen-AI
Keeping up to date with Gen-AI
Professor Cath Ellis (UNSW) joins Stephen Matchett to discuss Gen-AI, the effect it is having on teaching, whether it will end contract cheating, and how educators may respond.
Microsoft OneDrive LTI is available in Canvas
Microsoft OneDrive LTI is available in Canvas
Integrate Microsoft OneDrive with your Canvas courses.
Continuing the conversation on Gen-AI
Continuing the conversation on Gen-AI
Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) is revolutionising our world. In this article, we explore the opportunities that the technology presents.
Canvas guides for teachers at the start of the semester
Canvas guides for teachers at the start of the semester
We have some suggestions for teachers and students. They can be useful for getting started with Canvas in the new semester.
FeedbackFruits pilot 2023
FeedbackFruits pilot 2023
During 2023, the University is piloting a suite of tools available from FeedbackFruits.