Shifting to Canvas

Padlet has been integrated in Canvas. The first time you login, your account will be created. You will be able to import previously created Padlets. Below are directions for accessing Padlet in Canvas and additional sharing options.

• Establishing Your Padlet Account in Canvas
• How do I Access Padlet
• Padlet – Additional Sharing Option

This new connection with Canvas ensures the safest experience for students in Padlet and provides our district greater controls over student accounts. Do NOT sign in directly to padlet.com.

If students are experiencing difficulties with logging into your Padlet, then have them sign out of Padlet.com and have them clear their browsing history.

Padlet has new interactive features. These include Poll and I can’t draw.

• Polls – add a poll to your post to conduct a vote, quiz, or survey

• I can't draw - add auto-generated images to your Padlets

Do you need support when accessing the various technology platforms in HCPS? The Technology Access Quick Start Guide will show you how to access the various technologies and where to find help when needed. This is an excellent resource to save as a reference.

Cross-listing allows you to move section enrollments from individual courses and combine them into one course. This feature is helpful for instructors who teach several sections of the same course and only want to manage course data in one location.

• Follow the steps in the video created by Teacher Specialist Jennifer Gusso on this Canvas-created video. De-cross-listing is complex, so only cross-list when you are certain that you want your courses merged.
• Written Directions for Crosslisting
• You should only cross-list BEFORE students do any work. Otherwise, cross-listed students will lose access to their assignment submissions and grades since these are stored in their original course site. We suggest doing this at the beginning of the semester prior to publishing your course to students.
• Merge courses before adding content. When the merge is complete, you will no longer have access to the original course spaces. If you have content in the child course, copy it into your sandbox before cross-listing.
• Crosslisting courses will not affect grade passback.
  
  

  IMPORTANT: ****If you need help with Crosslisting or made a mistake and need to Decrosslist, contact Canvas Support.****

The HCPS Digital Resource Handbook provides information on how to access all HCPS approved digital resources.

The old Tips & Tricks course was revamped this summer and is now the Innovation in Learning Resource Course. Here you can find all the information you need to navigate Digital Tools, HCPS Databases, and Canvas Tools. If you have previously enrolled in the Tips & Tricks course, there's not need to reenroll.

Enrollment Link

Innovation in Learning Resource Course

Questions regarding this information should be directed to:

• Martha.Barwick@hcps.org
• Michael.Griffith@hcps.org
• Andrea.Harthausen@hcps.org

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