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  • Important Teaching and Learning Tool Updates for Autumn 2024

    |August 14, 2024

    Before you dive into autumn semester, be sure to learn about the latest updates to teaching and learning tools and other technology services from the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI). Learn more about our new proctoring tool, Honorlock; review changes and improvements to CarmenCanvas; check out new features in Mediasite; find out how you and your students can access Adobe Express and Creative Cloud; and so much more.

  • CarmenBooks Update

    |August 9, 2024

    CarmenBooks, the program that offers digital textbooks and access to publisher homework systems, is now powered by RedShelf. Students will be able to access all their current CarmenBooks titles by selecting the CarmenBooks icon from the global navigation in Canvas or from the CarmenBooks link within a course. Titles from previous semesters can be accessed with the Unizin Engage link within a course.

  • CarmenCanvas Update - Due Dates and Assign To Functions

    |July 19, 2024

    Starting this weekend, instructors will be able to assign modules, pages, and ungraded discussions to specific sections and students.

    This new functionality brings with it a redesign to the feature that instructors use to set due dates and assign differential access to activities and content throughout their courses.

  • Roster Export now available in Manage Participants

    |May 23, 2024

    The newest version of Manage Participants includes the ability to export roster data. It will export the portion of your roster currently displayed on your screen. If your roster is longer, switch to more users per page or move to a new page and export again. Instructors can add participants, remove and restore enrollments, and edit a participant's role.

    As we add additional functionality over the next several months, we welcome your feedback. Please send comments to carmen@osu.edu.

  • Changes and Improvements Coming to Learning Tools Ahead of Autumn 2024

    |April 18, 2024

    Between spring and summer semesters, the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) and various tool vendors will make updates and improvements to Ohio State’s teaching and learning toolset. Explore new features in CarmenCanvas, learn about new proctoring solutions and get excited for improvements to existing tools.

  • New Year, New Updates to eLearning Tools

    |January 9, 2023

    As you settle into a new semester at Ohio State, be sure to review the latest updates from the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI). Learn more about new accessibility features added to CarmenZoom; check out a few improvements in CarmenCanvas as well as official guidance for proctoring; remind your students to renew their Adobe licenses; and learn about changes for accessing important software like Minitab.

  • New Quizzes Available for Exploration in CarmenCanvas

    |October 17, 2022

    During Autumn Break, the New Quizzes tool was made available in CarmenCanvas. This tool can be enabled on a course-by-course basis for instructors to explore.

  • Enhancements to Teaching and Learning Tools for Autumn 2022

    |August 22, 2022

    It’s another new semester at The Ohio State University, and with the new academic term comes several technology enhancements. The Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) is offering new tools, including student access to Adobe Creative Cloud. This semester, you may notice a variety of updates to existing tools, such as an automated transcription service available in Mediasite. There is also a new process for your students to follow in order to connect their personal devices to secure Wi-Fi.  

    Learn what else is new for autumn 2022!