6.2 - Student Online Readiness
- Reading time: 3 min.
- Video time: 0
Student Orientations
LATTC students have a few different sources for information for using Canvas and the various LTI's:
- Student Self-Orientation to Canvas from the district. It has some overlap with..
- T-Ready for Online Success Look at both orientations to determine which one is more appropriate for your students.
- LACCD Student Distance Learning Resources for how-tos on using Canvas and some Canvas tools
Students can earn a certificate upon completion of the first two links. Many faculty encourage their students to complete the Self-Orientation or Ready for Online Success orientation and award points for their completion.
What Else Faculty Can Do in Their DE Classes
Additionally, as described previously on the Informing and Preparing Students for DE Classes page:
Most DE classes incorporate some orientation to the class and to the DE environment, e.g.:
- Sharing a welcome video that includes a walkthrough of how to navigate the class.
- Encouraging/rewarding students to attend student success workshops.
- Incorporate Canvas support resources such as the relevant Canvas student guide Links to an external site. as part of Canvas assignment/activity instructions.
Additionally, it's important to reinforce for students their access to multiple options for tech support simply by clicking the Tech Help button at the bottom of the Canvas global navigation menu.
And, to remind students of all the incredible online student support resources accessed in our Canvas Student Support Hub, by clicking the Student Support button, just above the Tech Help button at bottom left in Canvas.