Digital Learning Blog

Bringing Learning Online with JoVE

April 14, 2026 / Digital Learning / Tags: Canvas, JoVE, Online Learning

JoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments) is a library of peer-reviewed science and business videos designed to support both teaching and learning. While JoVE is widely known for its science lab demonstration videos, it also includes business-focused content that functions like interactive presentations to help explain concepts and real-world applications.

Important Update: Transition from ePortfolios & Portfolium/Folio to Canvas Portfolio

April 06, 2026 / Digital Learning / Tags: Canvas, Canvas Updates, Portfolium

There is an important change upcoming in Canvas. Canvas will discontinue both ePortfolios and Portfolium/Folio on June 30, 2026. To support your ongoing academic and professional portfolio needs, Canvas Portfolio is now available as the replacement tool. Canvas Portfolio offers enhanced functionality, a modern interface, and improved usability to help you create, showcase, and share your work more effectively.

Introducing Nicole Wang

March 10, 2026 / Digital Learning / Tags: Digital Learning, New ID

Nicole Wang is an alumnus of Florida Gulf Coast University and a lifelong resident of Southwest Florida. She has a strong passion for education and lifelong learning. Nicole holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education as well as a master’s degree in Instructional Design and Technology. She brings her experience as an educator back to FGCU as an Instructional Designer I. Nicole will support the Digital Learning team and looks forward to being a part of the Eagle family once again. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children, traveling, reading, and spending time in the beautiful SWFL sunshine.

FGCU Digital Content Accessibility Guide

March 06, 2026 / Digital Learning / Tags: Accessibility, Digital, Digital Learning, Guide

A new U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) rule under the ADA requires that all public facing and student facing digital content meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards by April 24, 2026. This includes—but is not limited to—content in: • Canvas • Documents (Word, PDFs, slides) • Video and audio • Social media linked in courses • Spreadsheets • Publisher materials

From Access to Agency: Highlights from the Lucas Center Symposium

March 02, 2026 / Digital Learning / Tags: Digital Learning, Lucas Center, Symposium

This year at the Lucas Center Symposium, Kinti Conroy and Lacey Hiatte represented Digital Learning with two sessions focused on one shared goal: