CU: Canvas Black Diamond

Canvas Black Diamond

Canvas Black Diamond

In the following pages, participants will learn how to use Canvas for blended learning.  Participants will incorporate best practices for both online and face-to-face environments.  Participants will develop skills in blended course design, as well. They will utilize blended learning in their classrooms that will lead to effective, engaging, and efficient learning environments.

Synchronous & Asynchronous learning Blended Learning Enhancing Course Content with HTML Using OERs in Your Canvas Course
Groups Canvas Commons Mastery Paths external apps aka lti tools

Self-Assessment

To help you navigate this course, below is a self-assessment checklist.  For those of you who are familiar with Canvas, this will help you move to the page that will be of most benefit.  For those who are not familiar with Canvas, you can use this checklist to keep track of your learning.

Not Familiar With Some Knowledge Expert Module/Page
  • I can define synchronous vs. asynchronous learning.
  • I can recognize the difference between synchronous and asynchronous learning.
 Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning
  • I can define blended learning.
  • I can recognize the elements of blended learning.
  • I can learn how to use a screencasting tool to facilitate blended learning.
 Blended Learning
  • I can identify traits to enhance my Canvas course content.
  • I can create visually appealing and engaging content pages by using copy-and-paste HTML code.
 Enhancing Course Content
  • I can define Open Educational Resources.
  • I can create an assignment using an LTI.
 Incorporating Outside Sources
  • I can create, edit and delete appointment groups in Canvas. 
  • I can articulate why I would use appointment groups with my students in Canvas. 
  • I can create groups with my students and assign a group lesson.
Groups
  • I can share a course or specific content to Canvas Commons.
  • Search Canvas Commons and import content into your Canvas course.
  • I can explore the BYU Consortium materials in the Canvas Commons.
 Canvas Commons
  • I can create learning pathways in Canvas using the Mastery Paths feature.
 Differentiating Instruction using Mastery Paths

 

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