Amanda Major

I would be interested in hearing from someone who has used the audio feedback and can share how students responded? It is often a challenge to get students to read the feedback at all. So this would need to be very user friendly to make it easy for them to use?

Hello Michelle,
Thanks for sharing your Solo checklist. This looks like a great way to help faculty look objectively through their course. I like how you’ve simplified some items to help the review process feel a bit less “overwhelming”.

I noticed that you included quite a few links to resources that faculty can access if they find that they…[Read more]

Yes, I couldn’t agree more Michael! This tip becomes exponentially more valuable as class size increases. I often advise faculty if you get the same question from 2 students, consider messaging the class; if you get the same question from 10 students, consider revising your course content or adding a more detailed explanation via video. Screen…[Read more]

I have not heard of this tool yet Marilyn. It sounds pretty cool. Do you have a sample instructor introduction you might be able to share?

That sounds almost like the “Message Students Who” feature in Canvas. It’s true, people respond to personal messages – students, faculty, all of us. You point out a very good warning though. It could backfire if you overuse the “automated personalization” and they catch on.

I agree this is a great idea Ryan.
When I first read Allison’s post I was thinking in terms of designing a new course, but as I read your reply I started thinking this could also be a great tool for updating an older course. I suspect through the process of mapping out the current course organization, one would spot gaps or areas for improvement.…[Read more]

Cindy,
That blueprint sounds like a great resource that serves as the cornerstone of good course design for your faculty. Do you have a template that you might be willing to share?

Cindy,
That blueprint sounds like a great resource that serves as the cornerstone of good course design for your faculty. Do you have a template that you might be willing to share?

Thank you for sharing this Alexandra. I didn’t realize Instructor offered this open course. I will definitely share it with our team. We’re working on a 1-pager quick guide for faculty who are recording their own videos in Canvas. I’ll come back and share that once it’s ready.

In the meantime, does anyone else have a quick tips sheet that we…[Read more]

Hi Josh! Thanks for opening this interesting can of worms!

I think your observation is spot on and I too try to pay attention to language and how it shapes our perceptions.

Conceding that CMS is a more accurate label, are there benefits to using the LMS label? If there are benefits, what are they?

Thanks, Andrew!

I am definitely going to check out Degreed.com to see what they have in terms of resources for IDs.

Can you provide some details regarding your monthly faculty development webinars? How do you determine what topics of cover?