Why Canvas Feels Clunky and What a Gamified VLE Could Do Differently
Canvas is reliable, but its inconsistent page building, exposed modules page and bolted-on gamification limit what you can design. Here is where it falls…
Learning Environments
WCAG 3 Is Still a Draft: What to Do in Your Canvas Course Now
WCAG 3 is a working draft open for review. This calm explainer covers what that means, what the W3C has and has not said,…
Tips and Tricks for Better Canvas Wiki Page Design
A behind-the-scenes look at designing effective Canvas LMS wiki pages with AI-generated HTML and inline CSS. Includes the video and the code blocks used…
Driving Canvas: Modules vs Pages
Modules or Pages: which is best for structuring a Canvas course? This post compares both and explains why Modules support active and flipped learning…
Preparing & Activating
The second part of the PANDA series focuses on Prepare and Activate. Learn how to set the scene for the week ahead and get…
The Power of PANDA!
PANDA is a simple method for structuring VLE content so learners know where they are in the learning process. It works with Canvas, Google…
Canvas: Multiple Dropdowns
Canvas has no obvious survey question type, but Multiple Dropdowns does the job. Here's a step-by-step guide to building a student self-assessment questionnaire.
Personal Learning Environments
Prompted by a LinkedIn post, this reflects on Personal Learning Environments and how the pandemic has changed the way we use learning technology.
