Unit 3 Overview

If students gain knowledge through exposure to the content that you have made available, the communication tools in Canvas make possible the contextualization and application of that knowledge in cooperation with the other members of your course's learning community. As an instructor you use those tools to manage the ways your students interact, share information, and build that community.

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

  • Manage asynchronous communication within a class with Discussion
  • Use the Calendar tool to support effective time management

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

  1. Read the following Instructional Content:
    "Discussion Options"
    "Conversations (Inbox)"
    "Synchronous Communication"
    "User Management"
  2. Read the additional information relating to Module 3
    "LAVC DE Policy on Regular and Effective Contact"
    "Instructor Contact"
    "DE Instructor Contact"
    "Accreditation as Best Practice"
    "ADA, 508, and You"
  3. These articles are after this module as the Unit 3 Enrichment Module. You are not tested on this material but it could greatly benefit your understanding of online teaching at LAVC.
    "ACCJC and WASC on DE vs Correspondence"
    "Quality Assurance"
    "Guide to Assessing Online Classes"
  4. Perform the "Create a Calendar Item" hands-on activity
  5. Perform the "Create a Discussion" hands-on activity
  6. Complete the "Unit 3 Quiz"
  7. Participate in the "Communication Tools" discussion 
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