On April 2nd, Digital Learning Strategist Leslie Fuller, Ph.D., led an informative presentation on best practices for designing a welcoming Canvas course. The presentation provided an in-depth explanation of various strategies instructors can utilize to foster student connection and ensure all learners feel included and supported.
Fuller begins the presentation by outlining helpful, basic strategies for designing a welcoming Canvas course. These strategies include things like simple organization, designing for accessibility, setting clear expectations and providing available resources to students in a clear way. She then goes into more detailed explanations about each strategy, making sure to explain every method thoroughly, especially with topics like pathways for instructor communication and how to connect course content to the learner’s experiences.
Overall, this session provides audiences with important information regarding strategies for helping students feel accepted and welcome in online learning environments.
Did you miss the training session and find yourself wanting to learn more? Don’t worry! Just click the link below to find a recording of this session.
Best Practices for Designing a Welcoming Canvas Course
Upcoming Events
Quick Hits: Utilizing Grade Weights, Extra Credit, and Canvas Gradebook Settings
Thursday, April 10, 3:00-4:00pm
Join us for our “Quick Hits: Utilizing Grade Weights, Extra Credit, and Canvas Gradebook Settings” presentation on Thursday, April 10, from 3-4:00 pm! This quick hit will cover helpful settings in the Canvas gradebook including utilizing grade weights effectively and incorporating extra credit in your course. When registering, feel free to share any specific questions you have about grades in Canvas!
Facilitated by John Dickinson, IT Services Specialist.
Register here to receive the Zoom link.
Clemson Online Spring 2025 Events Calendar
Review our Spring 2025 Events Calendar to see what Online Instruction Development opportunities await!
We have a robust lineup of topics and live training formats to support your use of Canvas and other e-learning tools. Topics cover demonstrations of using Kaltura, engaging your students, and workshops to get your Canvas site ready to teach!
All of our live training is recorded. Registrants will automatically receive a link to that day’s video after it has been processed.
Contact Millie Tullis with any questions regarding these sessions.
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