Teaching Together November 2019

CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING October 28, 2018 Volume 1, Issue 1 Teaching Together Inside this issue: Changes to Home Page and Canvas Orientation Spring 2020 First Fridays: 2 The design of the current institutional tem- added to the Course Navigation Menu in all plate for Canvas course home pages pro- courses. The orientation course will also Universal Design vides both consistent branding and essen- appear in student account navigation which tial information. That structure will stay; is accessible prior to classes starting. Tuesday Trainings: 2 however, the buttons will be removed. Linking the shell keeps the information ARC/Canvas Studio The button menu uses a structure of linked centralized. When the students access the pages, creating a seamless experience for link, they access the most updated version Keeping up with Canvas 3 student navigation; however, the structure of the shell. The draft shell of the Student also increases the likelihood of broken Orientation is public in Canvas. Lockdown Browser 3 links or incorrect information, especially as classes are copied. Friday, November 1st at 2pm in ACAD Future Focus: 4 1105, there will be a brief presentation of When pages are embedded in a class, they how this will work. Questions and con- Community of Practice belong to that course shell. This means cerns are welcome. Ideas, information, they cannot be centrally updated. and development help for the Student Ori- Free Webinars entation shell are all welcome. (Central Time) For example, the link to Saffell Library is now integrated into the Academics tab in This change WILL NOT affect Fall 2019 Ses- • Nov.7, 11:30a — Wiley the College website. In each Canvas class, sion 4 classes. The GCCC Online Template Tech Tips to Survive the there is a Student Resources page with a has been updated and can be imported. Semester library link. Until changed in each course, that link will take students to the library’s The New Home Page Template will be • Nov. 7,12p — OLC old WordPress website. ready to be imported to Spring 20 course Designing for Impact— by December 2nd. It will still include the Persuasive Design The removal of the buttons removes im- image, instructor information, and getting Strategy portant student information. In order to started information. The Student Orienta- provide policy information and Canvas tion course will be linked to all courses • Nov. 7, 2p — ASCD training, there will be a Student Orientation before the start of Spring 2020 classes. Dispelling Misconceptions about English Language Purpose and Predictions for “Teaching Together” Learners “Teaching Together” is a tool to communi- next year, the newsletter should also be • Nov. 21, 1p — NISOD cate changes and expectations, publicize available through the portal. Future new Five Moves to Build a upcoming faculty development opportuni- faculty will receive the previous year’s Community of Learners ties, celebrate excellence in teaching and issues as a part of onboarding learning, and keep all faculty connected. • Nov. 22, 12p — Wiley Please send relevant information from Identify and Rescue At- The Newsletter will be e-mailed to all faculty committees, examples of excellence in Risk Students Through and an archive of Newsletters will be set in teaching and learning, departmental cele- Adaptive Practice the Faculty Resources for Teaching and brations or requests for articles to Jamie Course Design shell in Canvas. Within the Durler, [email protected]. • Dec. 5, 1p — NISOD 60 Free Software Tools in 60 Minutes

Page 2 Teaching Together First Friday Faculty Discussions: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Faculty Discussions are lightly- Design for Learning (UDL). One way The term \"Universal Design” (UD) was structured, informal events centered that they support their vision of work- initially used by architect Ron Mace. around a specific topic. The discus- ing “until learning has no limits” is In the 1980s, CAST began applying sions are focused on faculty sharing sharing a free web edition of the text similar equity optimizing principles experiences, brainstorming solutions, Universal Design for Learning: Theory and the science of learning to educa- and connecting the topic to teaching. and Practice by Anne Meyer, David H. tional design. Faculty Discussions are shaped by the Rose and David Gordon. people who attend, so even when the The principles of UDL are often used same material is referenced, each This text has seven chapters clarifying to meet federal accessibility require- experience is unique. the philosophy of UDL and identifying ments, but UDL is more than a set of frameworks for teaching and design- rules. UDL requires instructors and This year Faculty Discussions will be ing courses that meet that philosophy. designers to move beyond personal on First Fridays of the month from 2-3 Following the text abstract at the experiences, identifying assumptions in ACAD 1105. (November and Janu- CAST website, there are three options and practices that create barriers to ary have a slightly different definition for purchasing the text, including ac- for first Friday.) The discussions will cess to the free web version. student learning. When also be “webcast” in a Canvas Big barriers are identified, they Blue Button Conference from the Fac- To access the free web version, indi- can be addressed. ulty Resources Shell, for our faculty at viduals will need to create an account a distance. Handouts and Discussion with Cast. To begin that process, at Nov. 8 — 1: Re-envisioning Education through UDL Points will also be available after the the bottom of the text abstract click Discussions in Faculty Resources. “Get thee Free Web Edition” and then Dec. 6 — 2: Expert Learning follow instructions to create your ac- The Faculty Discussion theme for the count. As part of the creation, CAST Jan. 17 — 3: The Variability of Learners rest of the year will be Universal De- will send an e-mail with a link to the sign in Learning. CAST (the Center text and other free resources. While Feb. 7 — 4: Universal Design for Learning for Applied Special Technology) is a working through the process, make non-profit organization dedicated to sure to check the Fortimail spam fold- March 6 — 5: Framework for UDL Implementation research, communication, and devel- er if e-mails do not come through as opment of the principles for Universal expected. April 3 — Designing for All: What is a UDL Curriculum? May 1 — Learning Through Practice 2-3pm, ACAD 1105 Tuesday Trainings: Two Sessions of ARC/Canvas Studio and Roll-over Ready Canvas Studio allows instructors to see which students have viewed the will include embedding quiz ques- record and upload videos to Canvas. video and how much of the video has tions in videos and encouraging stu- YouTube videos can also be import- been viewed. dent discussion within videos. ed . For accessibility, Studio can cre- ate closed captioning for videos. For instructors wanting to use Studio On Friday, December 13th, Final next semester, there will be two intro- Grades are due at 10am. After 10, Studio is designed to make video ductory trainings this semester. ACAD 1105 will be open with festive watching an interactive experience. treats to help Faculty roll over cours- Faculty can enable discussions in Stu- November 12th from 3-4, Training 1 will es. This includes copying shells, try- dio and embed quiz questions into the include adding videos to Arc/Canvas ing new things, cross-listing courses, video. Quizzes can be formative, but Studio, closed captioning, and using the and setting up Cengage. This will be they can also be connected with the rich content editor to pull Studio videos a Come and Go event, with a Confer- Canvas gradebook. Studio also pro- into pages and modules. ence enabled for those who want to vides analytics, allowing instructors to check in from other locations. . On December 1st from 3-4, Training 2

Page 3 Keeping Up With Canvas: Release Notes, Sandbox and Master Shells Canvas will update with some new There will be Canvas Trainings about There are three types of these shells. features on November 16th.. Instruc- the New Gradebook during the in- ture has published release notes. service week in January. Sandbox (SB) shells belong to individu- al faculty. Faculty can copy import With the next update, Instructure will The “New Gradebook” keeps the same from their Sandbox shells, but these embed Canvas Training for instructors options as the old gradebook, but some aren’t intended to be copied by others. in the Global Navigation menu. Watch of those options will look different. for that training button to be added to Course development (DV) shells can the gold menu to the left of your Can- The “New Gradebook” also allows in- be developed by individuals or vas courses. The embedded training structors create automatic deductions groups. These are courses that will be is not available for students. for late and missing work, and allows used as Masters in the future. color coding for late, missing, and ex- Until that training is available, Basic cused assignments. It also introduces Master shells (MA) are courses which Canvas Guides, Student Canvas the Grade Detail Tray, which the instruc- have been approved for copying to Guides, and Instructor Canvas Guides tor can use to view a student or an as- new faculty and adjuncts. Master are always available. signment. courses are maintained. When DV shells are completed, they are re- The Release Notes also identify that To prepare for the change, view the list named as Master shells. there will be a change to the Rich of New Gradebook Resources compiled Content Editor. That feature will not by Canvas. ————————————- These naming conventions will begin be turned on yet, and faculty will be applying to the creation of new shells. notified when it becomes available. Master courses in Canvas allow faculty The names will also indicated mode of to develop and revise classes without instruction (online, hybrid, face to face) This semester, instructors have still affecting students in the live environ- and course length, if relevant. Eventu- been able to use the “Old ment. Because Canvas use continues to ally, older Master shells will be re- Gradebook,” but that version will be grow, new naming conventions are named. Re-naming the shells will not phased out in January. needed. affect any elements within the shell. Canvas LTI Feature: Respondus LockDown Browser If you haven’t had enough nightmares The Browser locks a student into the used, students need to be notified recently, try googling “Take My Test Canvas Quiz. The student is unable to through the Syllabus at the beginning of Online.” The site Online Class King has highlight a quiz question, paste it into the semester, as it requires additional an entire section called “Take My the Google search bar, and find an in- technology (a webcam). Online Cengage Class.” And it’s not stant answer. The Browser also helps just online classes, Write My Paper 4 protect test integrity, making it more The LockDown Browser link the course Me (.org) is dedicated to writing difficult for a student to copy the ques- navigation menu has more information, “original” work for its customers. tions into Quizlet, or other study apps. and Respondus has free training webi- Academic dishonesty is big business. nars for instructors. The institution purchased 200 seats a Maintaining our culture of academic year for Respondus Monitor — which “Academic dishonesty is big business. integrity takes continuous effort. For requires the Browser in conjunction Maintaining our culture of academic integrity those using online quizzes, the institu- with remote monitoring through a takes continuous effort.” tion has purchased LockDown Browser. webcam. If Monitor is going to be

Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and The Online Campus Offices — Academic Building, Room 1107 Faculty Work Area and Training , Academic Building Room 1105 Jamie Durler — Director of Instructional Design and Canvas Administrator 620-276-9473 Schedule a Meeting through Calendly Sign into Slack with your gcccks.edu E-mail Vicky Reyes — Coordinator of Online Services 620-276-9788 Connection. Community. Quality. Future Focus: Community of Practice, Onboarding, and Online Campus Faculty Discussions and Canvas Train- The Community of Practice for Spring out for information about instructor’s ings will be continuous because they 2020 will be focused on creating effec- onboarding experiences and ideas. provide information about the tools and tive Hybrid Learning experiences. The onboarding process will be theories instructors need to work. The Members of the group will receive a adapted for online, concurrent, full and calendar for spring events will be pub- copy of Kathryn E Linder’s The Blend- part-time faculty. Ideas for effective lished in the December newsletter. ed Course Design Workbook. onboarding for all faculty are welcome! Information from trainings will be The group will meet monthly Between The Online Campus has been growing shared to central locations, and, when- meetings, there will be practical ap- continuously since its inception due to ever possible, they will also be pro- plications and engagement through the planning and hard work of the prior vides through online conferencing. Canvas. Times for the face to face Director of Distance Learning, dedicat- meetings will be set by the individuals ed administration, and the efforts of In addition to training and discussions, in the group. faculty designers, evaluators, and edu- the first Community of Practice will cators. To support that growth, in coor- begin in Spring 2020. A Community of If you are interested in joining this dination with marketing, Vicky Reyes , Practice (CP) is formal professional Community of Practice or have ques- The Coordinator of Online Services, has development. While trainings and tions about how Community of Practic- developed a marketing plan to bring discussions are a part of the experi- es will work, contact Jamie Durler. potential students to GCCC. In addition, ence, there is also formalized reflec- Watch for more information about the Online Campus is going to begin tion, peer review and evaluation, prac- Community of Practice throughout looking at collaborative course crea- tical applications, and sharing of revi- November. tion. The process allows for more dy- sions and learning with other groups. namic design and creates a framework The Community of Practice philoso- for online teachers to spend more time A community of practice requires a phy will also inform the process for interacting with students as individuals, higher commitment than Faculty Dis- onboarding new faculty. That process which is often cited as a missing ele- cussions or attending a training, but the is currently under revision. Through- ment in online classes across the nation. experience also creates lasting results. out the Spring, Durler will be reaching