best practices in learning management systems (lms) - american honors faculty conference 2016
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Best Practices in Learning Management Systems
(LMS)
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Plan Ahead! • Create folder structure first • Make sure all important documents, assignments
& due dates are included one Day 1• Restrict student access to unused items
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Organization - Use Modules
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Separate out term-length resources
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Limit Repetition of Due Dates• Plan for future edits!• Due dates from assignments automatically add to
calendar
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Overview Pages are Key
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Provide Powerpoint Handouts
● In Powerpoint, Go to Print● Print What: Handouts● Output: Grayscale ● Save as PDF
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Context, Context, Context
Everything posted within your course should be scaffolded with context
• How does it relate back to the core themes of the chapter/course?
• What questions should students be considering as they review?
• Is there something you want them to pay attention to or look for?
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Add Files & Links Directly into Modules
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Add Files & Links Directly into Modules
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Get Creative and Embed!
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Get Creative and Embed!
Blackboard
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Get Creative and Embed!
Canvas
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Quickly add Flickr Creative Commons Images
Canvas
Blackboard
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Assignments• LMS gradebook should accurately reflect all
coursework - including in-class – Simple points grading policy preferred
• Promote active discussion boards– Prompts:
• 1(+) sentence initial question• 1(+) sentence directing responses• 1(+) sentence qualifying responses
– Length, quality, timing, resources• Rubrics are preferred for grading • Use question pools for quizzes & exams
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Thank you!