• Skip to main content
  • Skip to main navigation
Baylor University
Canvas
  • Getting Started
  • Support
    • Canvas
      • Instructor Guide
      • Student Guide
      • Instructor Orientation Video
      • Student Orientation Video
      • On-Demand Video Guides
      • Canvas Basics Badge
      • FAQs
      • Suggesting Improvements
      • Mobile Apps
      • LTI Integrations
      • Canvas Release Notes
      • Canvas Access Guidelines
    • Kaltura
    • Respondus
    • Zoom
    • Turnitin
    • Bongo Learn
    • All Other Software
    • System Status
  • Training
  • Request Forms
    • Demo Course Request Form
    • Organization Request Form
      • Organization Descriptions
    • Outside User Request Form
    • Promotional Request Form
    • SI Leader Course Request Form
    • Template Request Form
  • Syllabi Resources
  • News
  • Canvas Login
Baylor BU Canvas News

News

2023 Educational Technology Showcase
March 2, 2023

The University Libraries and the Academy for Teaching and Learning (ATL) invite the Baylor community to participate in the 2023 Educational Technology Showcase. Our theme this year is Re: Connected - The Future of University Culture and Technology.

Read More
Reconnected
Microsoft DAD Service: A Free Resource for Students
February 27, 2023

Students who use Microsoft products may encounter challenges or difficulties with accessibility features, compatibility with assistive technology, or compliance with accessibility standards. To help students overcome these challenges, Microsoft offers a free service called Disability Answer Desk.

Read More
Microsoft DAD line drawing of students
Canvas Rich Content Editor Updates
February 10, 2023

Instructure is excited to release the latest updates and features for the Rich Content Editor (RCE) in Canvas. To find out more about the RCE feature and updates, click on this article. 

Read More
Rich Content Editor Updates
Instructure 2022 Product Updates
January 25, 2023

Watch how Instructure's 2022 product updates for Canvas deliver a better student experience, more efficient educator tools, greater accessibility, tighter product integration, more accessible analytics, and more.  Also learn about the 2023 product roadmap.

Read More
Visit roadmap.instructure.com for product roadmap
Sneak preview of Turnitin’s AI writing detection capability
January 17, 2023

In a blog post and short video, Turnitin's team shows you around their AI Innovation Lab and walks you through their upcoming AI writing detection capability to give you a glimpse of what their technology can do. 

Read More
AI Writing Diagram
Duo Verified Push Brings Enhanced Security, New Look
November 10, 2022

On Tuesday, November 15, Duo is getting a new look and some new functionality. The new look is streamlined and provides a simplified user experience. As part of the update, we are adding Verified Duo Push when accessing Baylor's Microsoft 365, Ignite, and BearWeb services. With Verified Duo Push, after you Accept a push notification from these systems, you will receive a 6-digit code that must then be entered to verify that the person requesting access is actually logging into the system. To learn more about these changes, visit baylor.edu/helpdesk/duo

Read More
Duo New Look and Verified Push
Zoom Smart Recording
November 10, 2022

The Smart Recording feature allows you to organize your cloud recording into sections called smart chapters, get the key takeaways in a quick and digestible format through recording highlights, and identify action items to take after the meeting or webinar with next steps.

Read More
lady using zoom
HelpDesk+: Same Resources, New Platform
November 8, 2022

The HelpDesk+ online experience made the move to Baylor’s new Drupal environment. HelpDesk+ looks the same with a few small user interface differences, enhanced accessibility, and a better experience for mobile users. We hope that you enjoy this refreshed HelpDesk+ experience.

Read More
The HelpDesk+ Logo
Zoom & Microsoft OneDrive Canvas Integration Information
October 12, 2022

LATS has recently updated the Zoom/Canvas Integration as well as added a new integration for Microsoft OneDrive.

Read More
stock computer image
New Respondus Monitor Feature: "Show Your Work"
September 23, 2022

The "Show Your Work" feature allows students to upload hi-resolution images of worksheets they've prepared during their exam. If this setting is enabled by the instructor, the student will be given the opportunity to upload photos of their work immediately after they submit their exam.

Read More
math equations
Welcome to WordPress 6.0.2
September 7, 2022

WordPress 6.0.2 is now available on both of Baylor's CampusPress networks. This upgrade contains several key advancements aimed at making your WordPress content-creating and site-building experience more feature-rich and intuitive.

Read More
Welcome to WordPress 6.0.2
Turnitin Draft Coach Now Available for Students
September 1, 2022

Turnitin Draft Coach is an add-on to Microsoft Word Online that allows students to perform grammar review, citation checks, and a preliminary originality review.

Read More
Students in Library
Course Dates in Canvas
August 12, 2022

Courses in Canvas will now have course dates configured rather than section dates to help determine when students have participation access to courses.

Read More
Canvas Course Date Changes
WordPress Updates August 2022
August 8, 2022

Several recent changes have been made to Baylor’s WordPress networks including a new default theme, an updated editor, and many new plugins.

Read More
WordPress Updates August 2022
DIVE: Designing Instruction for Virtual Engagement
August 2, 2022

The Learning Design team, in collaboration with faculty from across campus, is excited to launch a six week program for faculty interested in learning the theory and practice of designing and teaching high quality online and hybrid courses.

Read More
DIVE logo
Canvas Basics Badge
July 27, 2022

Instructure is offering a self-paced training course for faculty to help you learn the fundamentals of using Canvas.

Read More
Canvas Basics Badge
Panda Pros
July 21, 2022

Instructure loves connecting 1:1 online to help you get ready to go back to school this fall. Schedule a Panda Pro session today for answers to any of your questions about Canvas by Instructure.

Read More
Panda Pros logo
OLC Institutional Membership
July 1, 2022

With Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Institutional Membership, all faculty at Baylor have access to and full use of the many great benefits of the membership.

Read More
News OLC Item
Flipgrid
June 2, 2022

Flipgrid is a video discussion tool from Microsoft that opens up the classroom to make teaching and learning more personal, fun, and engaging. Enable Flipgrid in your course with Flipgrid’s Canvas integration.

Read More
Flipgrid logo
Zoom Education Summit
June 1, 2022

On July 21, Zoom will host its inaugural Global Education Summit, a virtual experience focusing on the future of education with an international audience of education leaders, administrators, instructors, and IT professionals.

Read More
Zoom Education Summit logo
Zoom Whiteboard
May 31, 2022

Zoom Whiteboard is a new visual collaboration solution built right into the Zoom platform that gives educators a virtual whiteboard to share ideas and allow students to work together to solve problems.

Read More
Zoom Whiteboard example
ProQuest-Canvas Integration Now Available
April 26, 2022

Instructors are now able to search for ProQuest documents from within Canvas, select them, and embed them directly for viewing within Canvas courses and assignments.

Read More
ProQuest logo
Canvas Features and Updates in April
April 10, 2022

Instructure is making changes to Canvas on April 16, 2022. Although minor, there are a few important updates to note for teachers and students.

Read More
Canvas April 2022 Updates header
Avatars in Zoom
April 6, 2022

Avatars enable you to replace your appearance with a 3D virtual avatar that mirrors your head movements and facial expressions.

Read More
Zoom Avatars example
Webex and BigBlueButton Access Ending Soon
March 31, 2022

Access to Webex and BigBlueButton within Canvas will end at the end of the spring term. Microsoft Teams and Zoom will serve as Baylor's videoconferencing solutions moving forward.

Read More
woman at computer
New Quizzes Timeline Updates
March 1, 2022

Instructure has extended the migration deadline for using Classic Quizzes in Canvas until June 30, 2024.

Read More
Classic Quizzes Sunset Timeline
Bongo Learn 22.2 Updates
February 25, 2022

The February 2022 release of Bongo Learn includes user interface updates for Individual and Group Assignments making it easier for students to record video feedback assignments.

Read More
Bongo Learn screenshot
Zoom Security Tips & Tricks
February 1, 2022

Zoom provides numerous security options available to meeting hosts to help secure the Zoom environment.

Read More
Zoom Security logo
Kaltura KMS Go
January 31, 2022

Download KMS Go - take your videos with you! Kaltura has expanded support for offline viewing in the KMS Go app for iOS and Android.

Read More
Kaltura mobile apps
Turnitin Feedback Studio Template Exclusion
January 24, 2022

Turnitin is thrilled to announce that template exclusion within Turnitin Feedback Studio is now available for turnitin.com and Canvas users!

Read More
Turnitin students around table
Zoom Learning Center
January 6, 2022

The Zoom Learning Center is a free platform that educates and empowers Zoom users to confidently use Zoom through a series of short, on-demand online courses and videos.

Read More
Zoom Learning Center interface
Canvas Updates in January
January 3, 2022

Instructure is making several minor changes to Canvas on January 15 before the start of the spring semester. Although minor, there are several important updates to note for teachers and students.

Read More
Canvas Updates header
Teams Meetings and Classes Coming to Canvas
December 6, 2021

Two powerful Teams functions - Meetings and Classes - will be integrated into Canvas in December, providing new ways to connect with course participants.

Read More
Canvas and Teams logos
Changes Coming to Canvas Quizzes
December 1, 2021

A change to the Quizzes function in Canvas is scheduled to take place by July 2022, with "New Quizzes" taking its place for all instructors by this summer.

Read More
New Quizzes checkbox
Canvas Support, Guides, and Training
November 19, 2021

The Support menu on the Canvas website has been enhanced to provide easy access to the most critical support and training resources for Canvas and related products.

Read More
Canvas support on laptop
Baylor ITS Launches New Online Experience
November 11, 2021

Baylor Information Technology Services launched a new website today, built on the university's new Drupal framework. The new online experience, available at its.web.baylor.edu, highlights the people and collaborative partnerships that drive technologies to empower the university in its mission.

Read More
ITS Website screenshot
System Status
November 5, 2021

A new System Status hub provides real-time updates about errors, outages, or upcoming maintenance for most academic and administrative systems at Baylor.

Read More
System Status Screenshot
Immersive Reader Available in Assignments
October 17, 2021

Microsoft Immersive Reader is now available on Canvas assignment pages.

Read More
Immersive Reader button
Zoom Security Update Policy
October 1, 2021

Beginning November 1, 2021, users will be required to update their Zoom software to ensure it is no more than nine months behind the current version, at any given time.

Read More
Zoom Security logo
Online Attendance in New Analytics
September 17, 2021

A new Online Attendance dashboard has been added to courses that have New Analytics enabled.

Read More
Online Attendance screenshot
Mentimeter App for Zoom
August 10, 2021

The Mentimeter app for Zoom is designed to make your online meetings, conferences, training sessions, and lessons even more interactive and engaging.

Read More
Mentimeter in Zoom screenshot
New Quizzes Coming to Canvas for Fall 2021
August 2, 2021

The New Quizzes engine will be available this fall, and will be the only option available by July 2022

Read More
New Quizzes screenshot
Zoom Automatic Live Transcription
July 27, 2021

A new feature is now available in Baylor's Zoom account: automatic live transcription!

Read More
Zoom logo and redhead
Canvas Discussion Redesign
July 26, 2021

On August 2, Instructure will release the redesigned Canvas Discussions which boasts an improved user interface and has integrated many years of feedback from faculty.

Read More
Discussions screenshot
Webex New Look and Training
July 19, 2021

Webex recently unveiled their new brand logos. You'll see the new logo on downloads from baylor.webex.com and also see the new logo on the Webex meeting site web page. The new logos are also on the app updates of the Webex Meetings mobile apps.

Read More
logo
Canvas Release Notes
June 18, 2021

The Canvas Help Menu now displays an indicator when Canvas Release Notes have been published for a user’s role. Notes display a summary of new features available to the user and provides a link where the user can view more details.

Read More
Canvas Help menu screenshot
Kaltura Updates in Canvas
June 8, 2021

Embedding Kaltura Media is now available directly from the RCE toolbar in Canvas. Kaltura now also supports playlists in Media Gallery.

Read More
film strip
Instructor Live Proctoring
May 31, 2021

A new “Instructor Live Proctoring” option uses LockDown Browser to deter cheating on the computer itself, while the instructor monitors students via video conferencing.

Read More
Respondus Proctoring logos
Zoom DUO Update
April 23, 2021

Beginning May 17, all logins to Zoom accounts associated with Baylor email addresses will require DUO authentication.

Read More
Zoom logo may 17
Canvas New Features Screencasts
April 15, 2021

Videos detailing newly released Canvas features are an easy way to view and learn about the latest changes to Canvas software.

Read More
Canvas Features title

Pagination

  • Page 1
  • Next page ››
Baylor BU Canvas News
  • Getting Started
  • Support
    Back
    • Canvas
      Back
      • Instructor Guide
      • Student Guide
      • Instructor Orientation Video
      • Student Orientation Video
      • On-Demand Video Guides
      • Canvas Basics Badge
      • FAQs
      • Suggesting Improvements
      • Mobile Apps
      • LTI Integrations
        Back
        • Publisher Integrations
        • Rich Content Editor Tools
      • Canvas Release Notes
      • Canvas Access Guidelines
    • Kaltura
    • Respondus
    • Zoom
    • Turnitin
    • Bongo Learn
    • All Other Software
    • System Status
  • Training
  • Request Forms
    Back
    • Demo Course Request Form
    • Organization Request Form
      Back
      • Organization Descriptions
    • Outside User Request Form
    • Promotional Request Form
    • SI Leader Course Request Form
    • Template Request Form
  • Syllabi Resources
  • News
  • Canvas Login
  • General Information
  • Academics & Research
  • Administration
  • Admissions
  • Gateways for ...
  • About Baylor
  • Athletics
  • Ask Baylor
  • Bookstore
  • Calendar
  • Campus Map
  • Directory
  • Give Light
  • Give to Baylor
  • Illuminate
  • News
  • Pro Futuris
  • Search
  • Social Media
  • Baylor Libraries
  • College of Arts & Sciences
  • Diana R. Garland School of Social Work
  • George W. Truett Theological Seminary
  • Graduate School
  • Hankamer School of Business
  • Honors College
  • Law School
  • Louise Herrington School of Nursing
  • Research at Baylor University
  • Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences
  • School of Education
  • School of Engineering & Computer Science
  • School of Music
  • More Academics
  • Athletics
  • Human Resources
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Office of General Counsel
  • Office of the President
  • Office of the Provost
  • Operations, Finance & Administration
  • Senior Administration
  • Student Life
  • University Advancement
  • Undergraduate Admissions
  • goBAYLOR
  • Graduate Admissions
  • Baylor Law School Admissions
  • Social Work Graduate Programs
  • George W. Truett Theological Seminary Admissions
  • Online Graduate Professional Education
  • Virtual Tour
  • Visit Campus
  • Alumni & Friends
  • Faculty & Staff
  • Online Graduate Professional Education
  • Parents
  • Prospective Faculty & Staff
  • Prospective Students
  • Students
  • Accessibility
  • Anonymous Reporting
  • Annual Fire Safety and Security Notice
  • Digital Privacy
  • Legal Disclosures
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Report It
  • Title IX
 
Baylor University
Copyright © Baylor® University. All rights reserved.
Baylor University • Waco, Texas 76798 • 1-800-229-5678