Consider the following Standards for Quality Online Teaching: Standard B:The online teacher understands and is able to use a range of technologies, both existing and emerging, that effectively support student learning and engagement in the online environment. Standard I:The online teacher demonstrates competency in using data from assessments and other data sources to modify content …
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Navigate 3 – Course Creation within LMS
I used Canvas's sandbox course to practice uploading the Digital Citizenship zip files. Uploading the files was easy. All I had to do was click on import content> choose content type> choose source> click import. Canvas has a course set up checklist to help make sure you have the basics set up before publishing the …
Navigate 3 – LMS Reporting
Analytics provides information in data and analytics at the student level, teacher level, course level and program level. At the student level teachers can see how many times a student accessed a course, attempted a quiz, and used various tools. At the teacher level a teacher can view the data to reflect on the course …
Navigate 3- LMS Tool Categories
Learning Management Systems provide numerous tools for all stakeholders. Some of the major tools include gradebook, course assessments, and communication tools. The gradebook is essential to all stakeholders as it provides feedback as to a student's classroom performance on graded assignments and allows for teachers to leave notes and feedback for students. Parents can view …
Navigate 2 – LMS Trends
One of the trends in digital learning that I believe will make the most impact on digital learning over the next five years is web based tools for educational purposes. Using Office 365 provides a place where all of the necessary tools are at a student's fingertips. Students are able to access email, Microsoft Office …
Navigate 2 – Tools for Deciding on an LMS
When choosing an LMS system, an organization must first evaluate the needs of its stakeholders- teachers, administrators, parents and students. The organization must also consider the costs and level of technological support needed for implemetation, training and upgrades. My favorite LMS is Canvas. Canvas has several desirable features such as gradebook, testing and assessments, skill …
Navigate 1- Screen Capture
I created an account with Screencast-O-Matic and like how I am able to utilize my screen and webcam to record lessons for my students. This is similar to a feature in Smart Notebook which I have been using for years. For my ASL classes though, I've used Youtube for uploading videos of the vocabulary and …
Navigate 1- Synchronous Vendor Market
For this activity I chose GoToMeeting and registered for a free 14-day trial. This product has everything! You can have up to 51 people in the video conference at one time. The conference can be recorded for students who were unable to attend or students who may want to watch the conference again. I also …
Navigate 1- Commercial Vs. Open Source Virtual Classrooms
Synchronous learning allows the instructor and student to engage in real time using various resources such as group video conference, instant chat, and over the phone. These resources can be either commercial or open source resources. Commercial products such as GoToMeeting (video conference) require a paid subscription, but are beneficial due to better quality and …
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