Resources

To kick off your semester smoothly, utilize our Start of Semester Canvas Checklist. It guides you through course preparation, Canvas course setup, and effective communication strategies. This checklist ensures that your course is well-organized, accessible, and ready to engage students from day one.

Dive into our collection of best practices to enrich your online teaching approach. From interactive elements and multimedia integration to robust assessment and feedback mechanisms, these strategies are crafted to promote student engagement and deepen learning.

Leverage our course map templates to strategically plan and design your course. These templates help you define learning objectives, organize content, and align assessments, providing a structured and coherent course flow.

Enhance your course design and assessment strategies with our rubrics, adapted from Quality Matters. These rubrics offer clear criteria for evaluating online course elements, aiding in developing engaging and effective learning environments.

Master the Canvas LMS with our comprehensive tutorial manuals. Whether you are setting up your course, creating assignments and quizzes, or engaging students through discussions, our guides cover all aspects of Canvas to facilitate a seamless online teaching experience.

Access our instructional videos for guidance on using Canvas and implementing the best online teaching practices. Additionally, explore video interviews with faculty members sharing their insights, tips, and tricks for successful online teaching and learning. Explore the videos, or enroll in our Online Faculty Training for the full suite of resources.

We work to equip faculty with extensive resources to excel in producing high-quality course content from the comfort of their home. We are working on a set of best practice guides, technical support materials, and step-by-step tutorials that will assist faculty as they create engaging and professional-looking video content, audio recordings, and multimedia presentations for their courses.

We will also provide software recommendations, lighting and sound advice, and techniques for creating an optimal home recording environment. Additionally, our team offers personalized support to help faculty navigate the technical aspects of content production. With these resources, faculty can confidently produce compelling online course materials that resonate with and inspire students. Download the DIY Production Guide.