Scaffolding in course design with assignments is important to help students pace their work when a project has multiple steps.
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Course Design, Instructional Strategies
Using the Syllabus tool in Canvas and the Accessibility Checker that is available to editors makes accessibility formatting an easy activity.
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Accessibility, Course Design
Gradescope is a digital grading platform that allows instructors to assess handwritten, in-class assignments and measure student comprehension without outside influence.
Collaboration can create a sense of community and facilitate student engagement, improving student satisfaction and learning quality.
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Collaborative Work, Instructional Technologies
Ask a class about their opinions on peer review, and you’re certain to hear a range of complaints. But peer review, when done right, can empowers students to better understand their own writing process and boost confidence.
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Active Learning, Assessment
Using verbal and visual cues to communicate stands the best chance of informing and inspiring students about all that the course has to offer.
Designing a Graphical Syllabus with HTML in Canvas Read More »
Course Design, Instructional Technologies
Beyond reducing anxiety, there are several pedagogical advantages to scaffolding an assignment using Canvas Modules.
Scaffolding with Less Stress and Greater Success Using Canvas Modules Read More »
Assessment, Instructional Strategies
Online journals in Canvas can provide a private space for students to build a regular habit of reflecting and for instructors to check their progress and provide consistent feedback.
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Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement
Planning for iteration involves a couple of additional organizational tasks that can save you a lot of time in the future.
Tips for Designing and Organizing Content in Canvas Read More »
Accessibility, Course Design
Instead of defaulting to midnight deadlines, the use of online submissions offers us a chance to think about deadlines in new ways and to reflect on our deadline policies.
Rethinking Assignment Deadlines Read More »
Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement
