Teaching with Tech

This month's update includes important changes to Microsoft 365 and Canvas Portfolio, as well as upcoming Respondus training opportunities. In This Update Microsoft Education LTI replaces the legacy Office 365 integration Export legacy portfolio content before December 31 New Canvas Portfolio features September Respondus training opportunities Microsoft Education LTI Replaces Legacy Office 365 Integration Rutgers Canvas has launched the Microsoft Education LTI, Microsoft's la

As the fall semester approaches, several Canvas updates, training opportunities, and instructional technology changes are taking effect. Below are the key updates Rutgers instructors should know about. At a Glance BigBlueButton: Recording retention changes take effect August 31, 2026 WeVideo Training: August 26 Respondus Training: August 19, 20, and 27 Gradescope Training: August 20 and September 4 Canvas: August 2026 release updates New Canvas Tool: Rutgers Post’em BigBlueBu

Small Fixes, Real Impact: Using Ally to Improve Course Accessibility

Canvas is regularly updated with new features and improvements designed to enhance teaching and learning. Below are the most significant changes and upcoming opportunities for Rutgers University–Newark instructors. What You Need to Know New Quizzes: Easier Accommodation Management Canvas has improved the accommodation workflow in New Quizzes. Instructors can now adjust quiz time accommodations and reopen quiz attempts from a single interface. Benefits for instructors: Simplif