My experience with Asynchronous Teaching and Learning using eCentennial (LMS) tools
Explore these five key elements to student success in an asynchronous learning environment. Includes D2L (LMS) tools used to support these elements.
Crossword Puzzle – Lecture Assignment
Transform your quizzes into crossword puzzles to engage your students! Includes a sample crossword puzzle and link to crossword puzzle generator.
Creating a Sense of Community in Online Classes for International Students
In this video I discuss the importance of a sense of belonging within online classes for international students and provide easy-to-implement strategies that benefit all online learners.
Teaching at a Distance Etiquette
Explore some rules/norms that will help to maintain respectful behaviour and effective learning in synchronous and asynchronous online classes.
Using News Items and the Calendar
Communicate effectively with your students using News Items and the Calendar in the learning management system.
Tips for Developing Wholesome Content from Mike and Mike
See a multitude of tips and tricks from Mike and Mike on how to organize your class, create engaging interactive activities and communicate better with your students in an online setting.
Discussion Board on Repeat? How to Foster Knowledge Building in Discussion Forums
Explore these practical tips and strategies on how to engage your students and revive those discussion board conversations!
Deployment of Intelligent Agents
Explore the ways in which Intelligent Agents in the Brightspace LMS (eCentennial) can send automatic communications to students based on their progress in your course!
Anonymous Start, Stop, and Keep
Get immediate feedback from your students on your classes and lessons. Anonymous Start, Stop and Keep is an asynchronous activity that encourages students to contribute their feedback in a consistent, safe and meaningful way!
Spotlight on Learners – Tell Me About Yourself!
I invite learners to complete a brief online survey entitled “Spotlight on Learners –Tell Me About Yourself!” at the beginning of the semester. This small-but-mighty survey acknowledges the humanity behind each online screen.