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New Canvas Options for Language Translations
Canvas has introduced expanded language-translation capabilities to better support multilingual teaching and learning. Through the IgniteAI Translations integration, instructors and students can translate select course communications directly within the…
Coming to Canvas: Accessibility, Discussion Checkpoints, and New Quizzes
Instructure is rolling out several updates that can make Canvas course building and communication a little smoother. Highlights include a new whole-course Accessibility Checker, flexible discussion deadlines, expanded support for New Quizzes (including…
Canvas Tips: Setting an Extended Due Date or Availability
If an instructor needs to extend the due date or availability of a quiz or assignment to a subset of students in Canvas, they should follow these steps: Extending the Date Go to the Quiz or Assignment and click Edit.Scroll to the "Assign To”…
Success Showcased: University of Kentucky Online Course Quality Design Program Pilot
Photographed above: Dr. Adam Kho, College of Medicine, Department of NeuroscienceTen months of effort toward improving student experience across the University of Kentucky culminated this spring when the participants of the Course Quality (CQ) Design…
UK Online welcomes Marsha Miller as the new Assistant Director of Global Compliance
UK Online welcomes Marsha Miller as the new Assistant Director of Global Compliance. In this role, Marsha leads the Distance Learning Compliance team and works with academic programs to guide institutional efforts related to state authorization and…
UK Online Launches 2026 Course Quality Design Program for Faculty
UK Online is launching the second cohort of its Course Quality (CQ) Design Program, a funded initiative that supports University of Kentucky instructors who teach fully online courses. The program provides faculty with structured time, instructional…
Nominations Open for the University of Kentucky Online Teaching Award
Nominations are Open Now! UK Online is now accepting nominations for the inaugural University of Kentucky Online Teaching Award, which will recognize one faculty member for exemplary commitment to developing and teaching credit bearing …
UK Online Programs Recognized Nationally in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
The University of Kentucky’s online degree programs have earned national recognition in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Program Rankings – an accomplishment made possible through the strength, quality, and impact of the university’s…
January’s Live and On-Demand Workshops
Kick off your semester with an introduction or refresher of academic technology tools and accessibility topics for faculty and instructors, and earn a badge at the same time!UK Online is offering the following January events, workshops, and on-demand…
UK Online Shares Resources from this Year’s National Distance Learning Week Events
As part of National Distance Learning Week this year, UK Online coordinated sessions featuring online programs and course accessibility. For those who were unable to attend live, streaming of all sessions is now available by clicking the session’s…
