With the shift to remote learning during the pandemic, many students voiced concerns about increased workload – often to the surprise of instructors who felt they had not changed their curricula or had in fact …
Non-Verbal Cues: Using Feedback Icons in Classroom Video Conferences
Many instructors find it difficult to get a sense of student engagement and comprehension when teaching online. If you have previously relied on a quick room scan to pick up subtle, non-verbal cues like wandering …
Facilitating Student Group Work in Canvas
There are several tools that can empower your students to connect and collaborate effectively. Which of these could help you achieve your course goals? Canvas Discussions Perhaps the most straightforward interface for student discussion threads, …
2020 Fall Survey Template for the First Days of Class
Instructions for Fall 2020 Survey template. Save time by importing this survey into your course and customizing it as needed.
Fall 2020 Course Checklist
As you set up your course for Fall, there are more details to consider than ever before. Changing guidance and changing circumstances will require adaptability. Consider using the list below to think through a few …
Honorlock Exam Proctoring
What is Honorlock? The online proctoring service Honorlock will be available for use in all timetable courses. If instructors are interested in using Honorlock in the summer or fall semesters, please see this Honorlock overview …
Final Grade Preparation
Final grades must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 14th. To facilitate final grade preparation, the Learn@UW Team put together resources on how to finalize your grade …
Canvas best practices for online exams and quizzes
As we move toward Finals Week, you may be concerned with the experience your students will have completing their exam online. Here are some best practices for the smoothest finals experience in Canvas. Quiz/exam start …
Drop Deadline: Are your students seeing their accurate grade in Canvas?
With the extended drop deadline for courses coming up on April 17th, it is important to make sure your students have their most accurate grade information to make this important decision. Keeping up-to-date grades in …
Virtual Labs, Real Valuable Practices
Today I attended the Virtual Lab on Lecture Alternatives put on by DoIT Academic Technology. We had a fascinating discussion on tips, tools, and techniques for engaging students in an online environment at all instructor …