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  1. Teaching Undergraduates and Graduate Students

    Teaching Undergraduates and Graduate Students  Purpose:  In some courses, it’s common to find both undergraduate and graduate students learning side by side. While this format offers opportunities for cross-level peer learning, it also p...
  2. Instructor Development Event Resources- Instructional Technology Group (ITG)

    Implement Active Learning Design with Feedback Fruits Turn Students Into Instructors & Curators: Improve Group Work with Interactive Tools Student Success with Improved Feedback Spring 2026 ...
  3. T&L Canvas Term Start-Up FAQs

    Copy a Course Site Install Ed, OpenCast Social Admin Dashboard, Proctorio, etc Piazza Requests Cross-listing Courses Adding TAs and Course Staff Canvas Help Guides Welcome Videos Simple Syllabus Help Simple Syllabus not p...
  4. Canvas Start-of-Term Launch Checklist

    Canvas Start-of-Term Launch Checklist Clear, bite-sized steps to get your course ready for a new term. Follow the list, track your progress, and keep tuning your course toward excellence. Interactive Checklist ...
  5. Accessibility DCE FAQ's

    ASO Referrals Why does my syllabus include an accessibility statement Why should I not accept a doctor's note? Will I always know if there are students in my class with accommodations? I have implemented the acc...
  6. Canvas Admin Onboarding

    Adding People to Course Sites DO NOT add anyone   to the course site in an admin role. Direct requests to FEAA or reach out to ITG .  TAs requesting access to course sites should be direct to FEAA . Teaching staff are automatically fed int...
  7. Informal Student Feedback

    Informal Student Feedback Purpose:  Early, informal feedback lets you identify what’s working for your students and what could be improved before midterms roll around. By intentionally inviting input within the first weeks of your course, ...
  8. Teaching Adult Learners

    Teaching Adult Learners Purpose:  Harvard Division of Continuing Education (DCE) instructors teach non-traditional adult learners who often balance work, family, and academic goals. These learners bring a wealth of personal and professio...
  9. Add a Welcome Video to Canvas

    Simple Syllabus Canvas Modules Canvas Pages Simple Syllabus **Preferred and ONLY public option** Post a link in their syllabus. The video will be available  to public during shopping period.  Direct teaching staff to FEAA. D...
  10. News in Tools

    ActiveClass Feedback Fruits Gradescope Kialo Poll Everywhere Yellowdig Engage ActiveClass School Year 2023-2024 01/2024 Assigning boards based on groups or sections  Assign discussion boards to different group an...