Day 1

Day 1 Camp Schedule

9:00 - 9:15 Camp Check-in

9:15 - 10:15 am First Impressions: Creating a Welcoming Entry for your Students

  • 9:15-9:40 am - Demonstration:
    • Using Modules as an organizational framework for your content.
    • Elements of a welcoming Home Page.
    • Customizing your course navigation menu to lessen cognitive load.
  • 9:40-10:00 - Hands-on Activity: In your "sandbox" you will create your welcoming Home Page and customize your course navigation menu.
  • 10:00 - 10:15 - Debrief: Share your Successes and Challenges

10:00 - 11:25 am Engaging Students with Discussions and Announcements

  • 10:15-10:35 am - Demonstration:
    • Anatomy of a good Discussion prompt.
    • Creating Announcements that keep students engaged.
    • Streamlining student contact using communication tools.
  • 10:45-11:10 - Hands-on Activity: In your "sandbox" you will create a dynamic Discussion prompt and schedule an engaging Announcement.
  • 11:10-11:25 - Debrief: Share your Successes and Challenges

11:25 - 12:20 pm Adding Content that Facilitates Learning

  • 11:25-11:50 am - Demonstration:
    • Overview of Rich Content Editor (RCE) Tools
    • The importance of Headings
    • Adding accessible images, audio, and video
    • Making links descriptive
  • 11:50-12:05 pm - Hands-on Activity: Create one Canvas Page with headings, an image, a link, and a video.
  • 12:05-12:20 - Debrief: Share your Successes and Challenges

12:20 - 12:55 pm Personalizing Your Profile and Notifications

  • 12:20-12:35 pm - Demonstration:
    • Adding a Profile image
    • Customize your Notifications
  • 12:35-12:45 - Homework Instructions:
    • Create your Profile and set up your Notifications.
    • Create a Module with at least one content page and one discussion.
    • Finish the design of your Home Page.
    • Complete any unfinished hands-on activities from Day 1.

12:45 - 1:00 Day 1 Wrap-up

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