CEE - Get more help with Canvas and teaching pedagogy. --STEP 5

Congratulations on completing the first four steps of our comprehensive "First Steps to Teaching" module. Your dedication to personal and professional development is commendable and reflects the high standards and commitment to excellence we uphold at Tarleton State University. As you transition into this crucial phase, you're about to embark on a detailed exploration of our learning management system (LMS), Canvas, and the best practices for online instruction.

Each of these courses is a stepping stone toward mastering the digital tools and instructional strategies that will enable you to create enriching and impactful learning experiences for your students. We are excited to support you through this learning journey and look forward to witnessing the innovative and inspiring ways you'll integrate these skills into your teaching practice.

Welcome aboard, and here's to your success in the "Teach Like a Texan" Portal! The links below will guide you to the courses needed to complete your training over our LMS, Canvas. If you would like to experience these courses on a one-on-one basis, please get in touch with an instruction Consultant.

Note/Remember

You must have your Tarleton State University credentials before you can access the Teach Like a Texan Portal courses: Canvas Basics 1, Canvas Basics 2, and Best Practices.

Our LMS, Canvas & You

Canvas Basics 1: Canvas Basics 1 Course Link

In Canvas Basics 1, you will familiarize yourself with the core functionalities of Canvas. This course is designed to ensure you can confidently navigate both the global and course-specific menus. You'll learn how to optimize your course settings to enhance student engagement and discover the basic tools essential for creating, organizing, and delivering compelling content. Additionally, this module provides guidance on accessing support resources, ensuring you're well-equipped to resolve any issues that may arise.
- Objective: Introduce you to the foundational elements of Canvas, ensuring they can effectively navigate the platform's global and course-specific menus.
- Key Learnings: You will learn to optimize course settings, utilize basic tools for creating, organizing, and delivering content, and access support resources for troubleshooting.
Canvas Basics 2: Canvas Basics 2 Course Link
Building upon the groundwork laid in the first course, Canvas Basics 2 delves deeper into the Canvas features that facilitate interactive learning experiences. You'll gain expertise in creating and delivering activities and assessments through assignments, discussions, and quizzes. This course also covers the effective use of SpeedGrader and rubrics for providing timely and constructive feedback, along with comprehensive strategies for managing the gradebook to track and support student progress efficiently.
- Objective: Builds upon the initial course by diving deeper into Canvas's functionalities, focusing on engagement and assessment tools.
- Key Learnings: You will master the creation and delivery of assignments, discussions, and quizzes, leverage SpeedGrader and rubrics for feedback, and effectively manage the gradebook.
Best Practices for Online Instruction: Best Practices Course Link
Our Best Practices for Online Instruction course transitions from the technical aspects of Canvas to the pedagogical strategies that underpin successful online teaching. Utilizing the engaging Articulate Rise 360 platform, this training encompasses digital education's theoretical and practical elements. By completing this course, you'll enhance your instructional skills and receive certification and a badge recognizing your proficiency in online teaching best practices.
- Platform: Utilizes Articulate Rise 360 for a dynamic and interactive learning experience.
- Objective: Focuses on the pedagogical aspects of online instruction, guiding you through best practices in digital teaching environments.
- Certification: Completing this course and its final assessment quiz awards you a certification and badge, marking your proficiency in best practices in online instruction.

Now, Learn about Canvas

By completing the three courses outlined above, you can ensure that your course is ready and engaging for students. If you would like help with Canvas or pedagogy ideas, please get in touch with an instruction Consultant.Links to an external site Remember, if you need help designing your course or setting up modules or any content in your course, we will be happy to help you. As always, we are here for you!!!

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