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Very nicely done instructional video. Polished. Professional. Pleasant. Thanks much!

Hope this helps you launch your online business if you've been thinking about it!

I exported the course content as shown in the video, but when I try to import it into another course, after selecting the file and clicking the import button, it says 'pre-processing' in the 'Current Jobs' section instead of 'queued'. Why could this be happening?

In the insights tab, can you see how many students have "downloaded" a video?

How can I create a countdown timer for a Wedding Website so that it counts down the days, hours, minutes and seconds until the wedding day & time? We're getting married 02/05/2025 at 15h00... I want to send out the RSVP Website link ASAP, but can't seem to find a timer that will do what I need? Please help!

You are great teaching! Could be better for me if you speak a little slow. Thanks a lot!

Thank you!! I was having trouble finding anything over 60 seconds, and really didn't want to make a 5 minute timer from scratch. I appreciate you!

Very helpful. I went through this when my institution moved from Black Board to Canvas. Even though they moved my past courses to Canvas all of the content I created was gone. But, it is a good lesson learned and this advice helps me in so many ways so that will not happen again. THANK YOU!!

Good idea about backing up your courses! That is why I keep my online instructional videos as unpublished videos on TH-cam. It would be nice to use my schools video storage because students don't have to deal with commercials or falling down random rabbit holes, but I rather they suffer the commercials and rabbit holes than I lose all my work if they decide not to rehire me one semester. My school just switched from Blackboard to Brightspace and I think it probably would have been easier to rebuild in Brightspace using your system rather than importing everything and fixing mistakes.

Your tutorials have saved me from being overwhelmed with Canvas LMS. Now I feel like a fish under water. And this back up of courses strategies, LOVE. Gotta do it for future education journeys 💖🙌🏻

If you want a free copy of the google doc I use in this video here ya go: www.ashleeespinosa.com/course-curriculum-outline-template

What I want to know is: after published, what kind of file type is it produced? If possible, please make a TH-cam video about publishing.

yeah thanks for this, got what I need

I love the idea of using a mobile phone to record video while traveling, I will have to try that out!. No extra "stuff" to carry and quality video. But I am more a fan of the Shure SM58 at one quarter the cost, similar sound and easier to use, but I do keep it off camera because I am not a fan of the look of the hand held mic. As far as best investment in equipment . . . hands down my Stream Deck XL 😀

Our district is getting rid of Canvas at the end of this school year.😢 Is there a way to transfer everything to Google Classroom or create a free Canvas and add students manually? I don't want to lose all my modules 😢.

This really helped me out! Thank you so much! Liked and subscribed! :)

Hope this helps. Don't forget to sign up for Loom Educators account for free if you haven't already!

Is there a way to get a 30 min timer?

Thank you!

Hi there, thank you so much for your tutorials! Can you please tell me how to post assignments over multiple classes or if you have a video on that? I am a middle school teacher and I have 3 of the same classes and don’t want to copy paste all the content.

Hi! Do you connect your microphone to your phone, if not how do you sync audio with video? Thanks!!

Hello, this is great content! I learned a lot from your VDOs. I noticed you already have small mic on travel, but if I may, would you consider having a portable lav mic? For instance, the super famous and reliable DJI Mic 2, or super small, button-sized Hollyland Lark M2. Both has great sound quality and works with phones/laptops, etc. Thanks again for the knowledge & wisdom, cheers!

Hi Ashley! It’s been a while since I’ve written to you, but your “How to Set Up a Canvas HomePage” is my go-to video every semester because I always forget how to do that with each of my classes. Ha! I’m sure you don’t recall our correspondence on your TH-cam channel a couple of years back, but I’m an adjunct for a couple of major college districts in Orange County. I’ve been teaching online since March 2020, when COVID-19 hit. And I’m still envious and ridiculously happy for you with your career choices and changes. You clearly knew when it was time to leave the party. I know first-hand that being an online educator in any college system can sometimes be restrictive and frustrating. Here’s where I find community colleges and students today. Community colleges don’t make as much money for non-credit classes per student. So, I’m seeing fewer classes offered; I’m also beginning to see fewer students enrolling in online classes at both of my districts. Maybe education is changing. Potential students are finding other ways to reach their dreams and goals. On top of that, some students at the CC level have difficulty in understanding what a student does, or entails. Some students think it’s easier to learn online. They confuse convenience with consistent classroom participation. Yet, warming a classroom seat will get you a degree in today's world. Now, don’t misunderstand me. Teaching online has allowed me to rent out my home in Orange County and purchase a sweet condo on a golf course in Rancho Mirage. Not to mention that I’m a hundred miles away from my work - I ONLY work from home. It doesn’t get better than that. Yet, I feel something is missing. Isn’t it any wonder, Ashley, why so many teachers leave the field after five years? I’m so sorry for this long text. I’m here doing some grading on Labor Day, and I saw your video. It’s 108 degrees out here in the Palm Springs area. So, I hope you don’t mind me bending your ear. By the way, I use a “Blue Ball” microphone, but I forgot that I still have a RODE in its packaging, which I bought a few years ago. I guess I need to unwrap it. Thanks again, Ashley! 😊😊

As always, fantastic content. the use of your phone as a camera was unexpected. I teach online via Zoom and have never heard of that. I am definitely going to implement that. Thank you!

What's the best investment you've ever made in equipment that has made online teaching easier?

=) Now that you're a virtual teacher / entrepreneur, do you think getting your PhD was still worth it? If you went back in time, would you still do your PhD program? Do you still think there are benefits to pursuing a humanities PhD if one wants to be an entrepreneur / virtual teacher?

Thank you! Your explanation was very clear. Really appreciate it!

Thank you 🙏🏾 I am doing something similar. But how does the grading work? I have 16 journal assignments. Need one grade. Guidance please.

How can I view my students? I am alone as a teacher, but previously I was able to see them and communicate with them.

I am new to Canvas. I have an assignment exactly like this. One chapter. One reflection. Every Friday. Overall, one grade for all the journal entries for the semester. Question is, do I create just one assignment for this so that they click on every week on the same link? New assignment every week? For grade book, do I need to categorize them somehow? Your guidance would be very useful. Thank you!

Thank you! I watched your excellent previous tutorial and could not find the 10 min. timer until I watched this one. I'm going to use it in an upcoming journal writing challenge here on youtube. Thank you again!

you are kidding !!!

Hello, this is Hasan from Skardu, Pakistan. I'm English Instructor and I also want to teach online. Currently, I am learning how to adapt course on Canvas LMS. Please let me know, learning Canvas is enough for teaching online?

Not a question, but this is really timely. I'm thinking about getting into coaching myself, and these insights are really helpful. Thank you.

hello mam please adv. for grade 9 and 10 maths which easy platform to begin online class

Any other FAQs I didn't answer in the video? LMK.

Love your content. Thank you! Can you direct me to where I can find a tutorial on adding a quiz in my video on Canvas?

WOW - literally a mind-blowing difference! I am a professional language teacher, primary teaching in class but starting online teaching too and I have just come across your channel. WOW - amazing content and a lot of food for thought. Thanks so much for all your efforts!

What about Wix? Is that a good one? I already have a website on Wix so expanding to add a course there would be ideal. But I could always link it; just trying to cut down on the number of subscriptions. Thanks!

HY , MY STUDENTS DISAPEAR, HOW CAN I GET THEM BACK , TO MY COURSE

Hi Ashlee - I teach middle school and we are transitioning to Canvas this year. I have a watched a few of your videos and know these are going to be a life-saver for me as I learn the system! I had a question about your attendance video that I was wondering if you might help with. I loved your idea of having them tick off as they entered the classroom. I was wondering if there might be a way to include a function where they could select how their feeling or complete a quick self check-in as they completed their attendance. My guess is this would need to be an actual assignment, but thought I'd ask if there might be an easier way for me to see how they are starting class each day. Alternatively, is there some system where they could "check-out" as they leave class? Thanks in advance for your time and assistance!

Thank you sooooooo much!!

Thank you for this. Your pacing is perfect for the watch/pause/try approach. You're personable and likable without being self-conscious. I appreciate that you don't waste time yet there's no rushing either. AND you speak in complete sentences with NO vocal tics or fyllables. I'm a homeschool teacher in Texas with about 60+ students in four classes. So helpful! Great job and much appreciated.

OMG THank you this was exactl what i was looking for a 10 min countdown!!!! Godsent!

I have a question. How can I make this smaller? It’s super Big!!