Online@JSU This Week | 2.2.26

A New Accessibility Tool Is Launching in Canvas This February


Meet Panorama by YuJa

This February, Jax State will introduce Panorama by YuJa, a powerful accessibility tool built directly into Canvas. Panorama works automatically behind the scenes to help identify potential accessibility concerns in course content and provide alternative formats making learning materials more inclusive and easier to access for all students.

Best of all? Panorama integrates seamlessly with Canvas and begins supporting courses right away with no setup required.


What’s Happening & When


Friday, January 30, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.

📘 Panorama Train-the-Trainer Session (YuJa)


Monday, February 2, 2026

🔍 Panorama begins scanning all Jax State academic Canvas courses


February 2–13, 2026

👀 Accessibility icons will start appearing in Canvas

✔ No action is required from faculty during this initial period


February 17-20, 2026

Panorama Training Sessions by YuJa. Faculty are strongly encouraged to attend one of these sessions. Each session is scheduled for one hour via Zoom.

  • Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 1:30 pm - Zoom Link
  • Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 1:00 pm - Zoom Link
  • Thursday, February, 19, 2026 | 12:00 pm - Zoom Link
  • Friday, February 20, 2026 | 2:00 pm - Zoom Link


Training Schedule Update Notice: Please note that the training times originally listed in this morning’s Red & White have since been updated. The dates and times shown above reflect the most current schedule. Updated training information will also be included again in next week’s Red & White to ensure faculty have the latest details.


Why Panorama Matters

Panorama gives instructors easy-to-understand accessibility insights while offering students alternative content formats that fit their learning needs. Together, these features support inclusive course design and help Jax State continue advancing its accessibility goals without adding extra work for faculty.


Learn more about Panorama in Canvas:


⏰ Happening Tomorrow! Faculty Workshop: Increase Student Engagement with Poll Everywhere


Looking for a quick, effective way to boost student participation in your courses? There’s still time to register! Join us tomorrow for an interactive faculty workshop led by Dr. Maureen McGuire, Assistant Professor of Art History, as she shares practical and creative ways to use Poll Everywhere to energize your classroom.


Workshop Details

Title: Increase Student Engagement with Poll Everywhere

Presenter: Dr. Maureen McGuire, Assistant Professor, Art & Design, Arts, Humanities, & Sciences

When: Tomorrow, February 3, 2026 | 3:00–4:00 PM

Modality: Microsoft Teams

Attend: Join the workshop in Microsoft Teams


What You’ll Learn

Discover how Poll Everywhere can help increase student engagement and participation—whether you teach online, hybrid, or in person. This session will explore:


  • Live polls and surveys
  • Open-ended responses
  • Clickable image activities
  • Practical ideas for tracking attendance and encouraging quieter students to participate


About the Presenter

Dr. Maureen McGuire is an Assistant Professor of Art History in the Department of Art & Design within the College of the Arts, Humanities, & Sciences at Jax State. She enjoys finding creative ways to use digital tools in the classroom from boosting engagement to exploring virtual reality spaces.


👉 Register for this Workshop


Don’t miss this opportunity to add an easy, interactive tool to your teaching toolkit!

🎯 Canvas Teaching Tip: Use Analytics to Spot Students Who May Need Support


Canvas Course Analytics can help you identify students who may be disengaging before it impacts their success.


In Course Analytics, you can:

  • See which students haven’t logged in recently
  • Review participation and submission patterns
  • Compare activity trends across the class


This is a great time to reach out with a brief check-in message or reminder, especially before major assignments are due. Early outreach often improves retention and reduces end-of-term issues.


🛠️ How to Use Course Analytics in Canvas


Step 1: Open your course and click Course Analytics in the course navigation.

Step 2: Review the Activity and Participation graphs to spot trends.

Step 3: Scroll to the Student Table to see individual logins, page views, and participation.

Step 4: Look for students with low activity or missed submissions.

Step 5: Click a student’s name to view more details or follow up with a quick message through Canvas Inbox.

❓ Canvas FAQ Corner


Quick answers to common Canvas questions from faculty like you!


📌 Q1: How can I efficiently provide feedback without increasing my workload?

A: Using SpeedGrader with comment libraries, rubrics, or audio/video feedback can save time while providing clearer guidance to students. Consistent feedback early helps improve performance on later assignments.


📌 Q2: What should I check if students report issues with embedded videos or media?

A: Confirm that media is embedded correctly and published, and remind students to use supported browsers. If you’re using Canvas Studio, ensure captions are enabled and media links are not restricted.


📌 Q3: How can I support students who missed early assignments but want to get back on track?

A: Consider flexible options such as adjusted deadlines, low-stakes recovery assignments, or a clear roadmap for catching up. Clear communication at this stage can help re-engage students before the midpoint of the term.


📌 Q4: When is the best time to review Honorlock or Turnitin settings?

A: Before the next major assessment. Weeks 3–4 are ideal for confirming exam settings, reviewing integrity reports, and adjusting configurations based on what you learned from earlier assignments.


📌 Q5: Is it too late to make changes to my course once the term is underway?

A: No. Weeks 3–4 are a good time to make small, strategic updates such as clarifying instructions, adding examples, or reorganizing content within modules. These changes can improve student understanding without disrupting progress or affecting completed work.

💡 Did You Know?


You can reuse feedback comments in Canvas SpeedGrader to save time and keep feedback consistent.


SpeedGrader’s Comment Library allows you to store commonly used comments and insert them with one click which is perfect for recurring issues or frequently praised skills. This helps streamline grading while still providing meaningful feedback.


🛠️ How to Use the Comment Library in SpeedGrader


  1. Open an assignment and click SpeedGrader.
  2. In the comment box, type your feedback.
  3. Click the speech bubble with a plus sign to save the comment to your Comment Library.
  4. For future submissions, open the Comment Library and select the saved comment to insert it instantly.
  5. Edit the comment as needed to personalize feedback.


Using the Comment Library can significantly reduce grading time while maintaining clear, consistent guidance for students.

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