October 2019
Canvas Combo: Group Discussions for Increasing Interaction, Engagement, and Equity & Data at Your Fingertips: Supporting the Success of all Learners
Description This session includes two 15-minute presentations with time for Q&A. Group Discussions for Increasing Interaction, Engagement, and Equity Whole-class discussions can be difficult to follow with multiple conversations happening at once. Some students dominate and others get lost in the mix. Many participate with minimal replies. The presenter will demonstrate how she uses Canvas Groups and Discussions to create more intimate discourse. The result is a more equitable and engaging student-to-student interaction. By the end of the session, participants…
Find out more »Using Flashcards for Self-Assessment
Description Using Flashcards for Self-Assessment You will learn how to create, post, and embed flashcards into a Canvas course using Microsoft PowerPoint and a Microsoft OneDrive account. By the end of the session, participants will be able to: 1) Create a self-resetting set of flashcards using Microsoft PowerPoint 2) Upload flashcards to a Microsoft OneDrive account and embed the file into a Canvas page Speakers Resources Ed's SlidesSix Blank Cards Session Archive
Find out more »Embedding Quizzes in Video
Description Embedding Quizzes in Video Have you ever created a set of videos, but you don’t think your students are viewing them? Or you want to evaluate whether the videos are explaining the concept in a way your students can understand? We will show you how to add questions to your videos to make sure students are viewing them and evaluate the video effectiveness.Featured tools include: Camtasia, EdPuzzle, MyOpenMath, and Canvas By the end of the session, participants will be…
Find out more »Design 2 Align Camp: A Model for Redesigning Courses in Community
Description Design 2 Align Camp: A Model for Redesigning Courses in CommunityYou will see an example of a structured model for supporting a group of faculty through a design process to achieve alignment with the CVC-OEI Course Design Rubric. You will be guided through the program outline, discuss key findings and challenges, share faculty reflections and explore funding options for incorporating something similar at your campus By the end of the session, participants will be able to: 1) consider new…
Find out more »Taking the Pain Out of “Group Work”
Description Taking the Pain Out of "Group Work" When you think of assigning group work for your students, do you cringe and know that you will have a multitude of complaints about "slackers" from your students? Do you think the pain is not worth the gain but know it's good for students? Participate in planning a new way to approach collaboration in Canvas by attending this session. By the end of the session, participants will be able to: 1) Employ…
Find out more »Stump the Panda
Description Stump the Panda This is an open-ended session hosted by one of Instructure’s Canvas experts, Erin Keefe. You’ll be invited to ask your most pressing “How do I…” questions and learn a ton in a very short time. By the end of the session, participants will be able to: 1) Identify answers to their most pressing Canvas questions 2) Apply new tips and tricks in their use of Canvas Speakers Resources No resources at the moment. Coming Soon. Session…
Find out more »Bringing the CVC-OEI Online Ecosystem to Life Through the MiraCosta College Student Support Hub
Description Bringing the CVC-OEI Online Ecosystem to Life through the MiraCosta College Student Support Hub You will see an example of how institutions can use Canvas to create a holistic learning environment. MiraCosta’s Online Instructional Technologist will share instructional design tips and innovative techniques that helped create an application experience to provide students access to online student support services. By the end of the session, participants will be able to: 1) Learn instructional design tips and innovative techniques to connect…
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