Unit 2 Overview

Now that you have had an introduction to how Canvas works, it is time to think about how you will structure your own course site. In this unit you will learn the basics of how to set up a course site, add course materials, and arrange those materials in a way that supports the learning objectives of your course.

By the end of this lesson, participants will be able to

  • Understand how Modules can be used to organize and manage access to course content
  • Create Content Pages for anytime access by students
  • Choose a Home Page that will best support student success

To meet the objectives of this lesson, you will complete the following activities and assessments:

  1. Read the following Instructional Content:
    "Content Considerations"
    "Advanced Module Options"
    "Images and Multimedia"
    "The Canvas Syllabus"
    "The Setup Checklist"
    "Course Settings and Navigation"
  2. Read the OEI Rubric
  3. Read the additional information relating to Unit 2
    "Constructing the Learning-Centered Syllabus" 
    "10 Best Practices for Teaching Online"
    "    Pauletta's Best Practices for online course"
    "Assessor vs. Activity Director"
    "    How to Create Effective Activities for Online Teaching"
  4. These articles are after this module as the Unit 1 Enrichment Module. You are not tested on this material but it could greatly benefit your understanding of online teaching at LAVC.
    "Seven Principles for Good Practice"
    "    Implementing the Seven Principles: Technology as Lever"
    "17 Elements of Good Online Courses"
    "Kerrin McMahan's Best Practices for Online Teaching"
    "Kerrin's 2 cents' worth - 2"
    "Coastline Community College's Best Practices for Online Course"
  5. Perform the "Create a Module" hands-on activity
  6. Perform the "Create a Content Page" hands-on activity 
  7. Perform the "Choose a Home Page" hands-on activity
  8. Complete the "Unit 2 Quiz"
  9. Participate in the "Course Creation Tools" discussion

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