Digital Learning Blog

Wings Up for Student Success Enhanced User Interface is Live!

August 18, 2025 / Digital Learning / Tags: Digital Learning, Wings Up for Student Success

Wings Up for Student Success Enhanced User Interface is Live! Faculty now have access to the Wings Up for Student Success user interface, designed to improve the faculty member experience in working with students and supporting their success. Faculty can view information about their class roster of students, submit Nudges and Early Alerts, enter Notes about their interactions with students, and view the Student 360 which gives a full picture, holistic view of a student’s academic and engagement experience. Instructions for faculty are available, and you are encouraged to check out the blog post to learn more!

Summer 2025 Canvas Updates

August 13, 2025 / Digital Learning / Tags: Canvas, Canvas Updates, Digital Learning

Welcome back Eagle Family! As we gear up for the exciting Fall Semester journey, here is a summary of new and updated features in Canvas from May-July. We encourage you to explore and practice using new features in your personal Canvas Sandbox!

Introducing aPlus+ Attendance: A Smarter Way to Support Student Success

July 29, 2025 / Digital Learning / Tags: Canvas, Digital Marketing

Student success begins with a simple yet powerful practice: tracking attendance. With the launch of the new aPlus+ Attendance tool integrated into Canvas, faculty now have access to an intuitive, and flexible system designed to make monitoring student participation easier than ever. Whether you are teaching in-person, hybrid, or Synchronous online, this tool helps you stay connected with your students and identify those who may need extra support—early and effectively.

Using AI to Refresh and Enhance Your Course Materials

July 15, 2025 / Digital Learning / Tags: Digital Learning, Generative AI, elevate with AI

As you prepare for the upcoming term, you might find yourself reflecting on what worked well in your courses and what you’d like to improve. While time is often in short supply, generative AI tools can offer a helpful boost. In this post, you’ll explore three practical ways to use AI to enhance your existing course materials, drawing on insights from Teaching Effectively with ChatGPT: A Practical Guide to Creating Better Learning Experiences for Your Students in Less Time by Dan Levy and Angela Pérez Alfaro.

Introducing Assignment Enhancements: A Streamlined Experience for Students

June 30, 2025 / Digital Learning / Tags: Canvas, Canvas Features, Digital Learning

We’re excited to announce a new optional feature available in Canvas—Assignment Enhancements—designed to improve the student experience with a more intuitive and informative assignment interface. Once activated, students will benefit from a redesigned assignment submission interface that simplifies submission tracking and feedback review, making it easier to stay on top of coursework.