Improving Pre-Major Orientation With Canvas Alexander Deeke Digital Learning Librarian
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[email protected] Outline 1. Background, Stakeholders & Timeline 2. Pilot & Lessons Learned 3. Fall 2017 Launch 4. Benefits, Canvas Features & Analytics 5. Next Steps 6. Questions Follow the presentation at tinyurl.com/CanvasPreMajor Background ● Heavy teaching load for Psychology Librarian ● U-M student library experience ○ No required research or library course ○ Different experiences from high schools ● Consistent and scaffold approach to library instruction ○ Every psychology major familiar with library before upper level classes A Partners & Stakeholders ● Students ● Librarians ● Psychology Faculty ● Psychology Advising ● Information Technology Services (ITS) A Project Timeline SEPT 2015 JAN 2016 JAN 2017 MAY 2017 SEPT 2017 JAN 2018 Begin Content Content Pilot Launch as Mid-year conversation development validation PSYCH 112 requirement review Identify Review of f2f Multiple Modules imported Embed in Students served, challenges and materials and iterations and into course site, pre-major question explore lesson plans sign-offs. students expected orientation analysis. to complete opportunities for workflow, Technical review. collaboration. Early iterations Student UX and students accessibility. self-enroll A Lessons Learned (Pilot) Question Types ● Zero point short answer questions require instructor “score” ● Can’t retake until graded Course Gradebook ● Practice quizzes are private,