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In this one hour virtual session the Academic Technology Specialist (ATS) from the Bryan School of Business & Economics, College of Arts & Sciences, and the School of Education will cover:

  • An intro to the OneDrive integration and important recminders
  • Assignments and Collaborations with OneDrive
  • The OneDrive Rich Content Editor plugin

RSVP to attend the upcoming session to learn more about OneDrive in Canvas:

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UPDATING CANVAS LINKS

If you have added Google and/or Box links to your Canvas courses (and websites), you’ll need to start updating these links to the new OneDrive location for the files. The ITS file migration should be complete by December 26th. Between now and December 26th, you can start preparing in the following ways:

  • Go into each Canvas course and click through and review every item in the course (the syllabus, pages, assignments, modules, etc.) to identify links to content you have shared via Google Drive and Box, as well as the UNCG website (some UNCG web page addresses have changed with the migration to NextGen websites).  Make a list of all items and their location within the courses.
    Note that the Canvas Link Validator tool does not identify Google and Box links, so this process does need to be done manually.
  • Next, check the actual Google and Box files for any links that need to be updated within these files, as well. 
  • Be sure to check any content you have added to your course that you have not personally created, as well, for example content you have added to your course from the Library or UTLC via Canvas Commons.

AFTER Dec 26th:

  • Manually update the links to the content in Microsoft 365.
  • To get the new link from M365:
    • Locate the file in OneDrive.
    • Hover the mouse over the file and click the three-dot icon and choose “Share.”
    • Make sure the sharing permission is set to anyone at UNCG with the link can view
    • Click to “Copy link” and then paste the copied link in the appropriate area of the Canvas course.
  • You should still have access to your files in Google for a while after the main file migration (into Spring semester), but it’s a good idea to get these files updated as soon as you can.

ONEDRIVE INTEGRATION IN CANVAS

There is a Microsoft OneDrive integration for Canvas. The integration does several things, including:

  • Providing a link in the course navigation to OneDrive will allow your students to easily gain access to their Microsoft OneDrive space directly from within your course.
  • Allows instructors to use the Rich Content Area to embed or link to OneDrive files
  • Allows students to collaborate on a Microsoft file via the Collaborations area of Canvas
  • Allows students to submit OneDrive files to Assignments
  • Lets instructors attach a OneDrive file to an Assignment that students can use as a template

If you are interested in the OneDrive integration with Canvas, please watch the video below, consider attending the upcoming virtual training session, and/or schedule an appointment with me for training. The OneDrive integration has some new interesting features, but it may not work how you expect it to, especially if you’re used to working with Google files.

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As educators, we have the opportunity to create an environment that fosters trust, encourages open communication, and creates a supportive atmosphere where students feel valued. This webinar will focus on innovative strategies to promote a positive and inclusive learning environment. Together, we’ll discuss techniques to strengthen connections with students, engage in collaboration, and cultivate a sense of belonging


Facilitator: 

  • Dr. Megan Lupek, Assistant Teaching Professor, Co-Director, Environmental Sciences Program, Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, College of Natural Resources, NC State University
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Starting in the Spring semester of 2024, synchronous online instruction and collaboration at UNCG will be delivered in Microsoft Teams. With this in mind, ITS Learning Technology has developed and curated some resources to help faculty prepare for this transition.

In addition, they are hosting in-person training sessions to help instructors get comfortable with the features of Teams and Teams meetings that support teaching and learning form both the instructor and student perspectives.

Search the UNCG Workshops calendar for a full list of offerings

If you have any questions, please consider attending an upcoming workshop with your SOE ATS or reach out to 6-TECH.uncg.edu(336) 256-TECH (8324), or [email protected].

Microsoft OneDrive logo

In this one hour virtual session the Academic Technology Specialist (ATS) from the Bryan School of Business & Economics, College of Arts & Sciences, and the School of Education will cover:

  • An intro to the OneDrive integration and important recminders
  • Assignments and Collaborations with OneDrive
  • The OneDrive Rich Content Editor plugin

RSVP to attend one of our two upcoming opportunities to learn more about OneDrive in Canvas: