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For Online Class Discussions, Instructors Move From Text to Video

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For many students, participating in online class discussions feels like a chore—a box to check off for participation points rather than a lively dialogue. “I He’s taking three online courses this semester, all of which require him to participate in online discussion forums as part of his grade.

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Colleges Can Turn Classes Into Virtual Communities. Here’s How.

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Don’t just use video for lectures; the format can also be used to welcome students to your class, provide feedback (much preferred by students to print feedback) and walk through assignments. Fourth, be brave and conduct a mid-term, anonymous evaluation of your course. Avoid long videos, though.

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Using the LMS Effectively to Reduce Logistical Challenges for Students 

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In a recent survey, undergraduate students reported several concerns around Canvas use, including: Too much variability and lack of consistency across instructors and courses – all faculty use it differently which leads to challenges in finding information, resources, assignments, etc.

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?Anticipating and Addressing Challenges With Technology in Developmental Education

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Instructional technology provides course content, as well as assessment mechanisms and opportunities for students to practice and apply the material. Course management technology organizes and presents course structure and materials on an electronic platform. Online videos (e.g.

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The Last Class Session: How to Make It Count

Faculty Focus

A whole-class review of some of these maps is beneficial so that map “accuracy” can be discussed and maybe corrected. If the course has several learning objectives, let each one be mapped by a different group. Activity 1: Create a “stop, start, continue” structure that lists every assignment students completed during the semester.

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The Daily Quiz

Faculty Focus

As such, it effectively engages students in discussion of the correct answers, and just as importantly, the incorrect answers. When I first used the daily quiz assignment, it was an individual quiz. However, students got so engaged discussing the content when they worked together on it, I stopped using the individual quiz.

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Using the LMS Effectively to Reduce Logistical Challenges for Students 

Faculty Focus

In a recent survey, undergraduate students reported several concerns around Canvas use, including: Too much variability and lack of consistency across instructors and courses – all faculty use it differently which leads to challenges in finding information, resources, assignments, etc.

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