Post on 14-Apr-2017
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Best Practices in Learning Management Systems
(LMS)
Plan Ahead! • Create folder structure first • Make sure all important documents, assignments
& due dates are included one Day 1• Restrict student access to unused items
Organization - Use Modules
Separate out term-length resources
Limit Repetition of Due Dates• Plan for future edits!• Due dates from assignments automatically add to
calendar
Overview Pages are Key
Provide Powerpoint Handouts
● In Powerpoint, Go to Print● Print What: Handouts● Output: Grayscale ● Save as PDF
Context, Context, Context
Everything posted within your course should be scaffolded with context
• How does it relate back to the core themes of the chapter/course?
• What questions should students be considering as they review?
• Is there something you want them to pay attention to or look for?
Add Files & Links Directly into Modules
Add Files & Links Directly into Modules
Get Creative and Embed!
Get Creative and Embed!
Blackboard
Get Creative and Embed!
Canvas
Quickly add Flickr Creative Commons Images
Canvas
Blackboard
Assignments• LMS gradebook should accurately reflect all
coursework - including in-class – Simple points grading policy preferred
• Promote active discussion boards– Prompts:
• 1(+) sentence initial question• 1(+) sentence directing responses• 1(+) sentence qualifying responses
– Length, quality, timing, resources• Rubrics are preferred for grading • Use question pools for quizzes & exams
Thank you!