Context: When sharing resources and lessons, use storytelling, real-life examples, interactive tasks, open-ended questions, and practical scenarios to enhance engagement and motivation for learners.
Layout: In class, use a structured agenda with clear objectives, diverse teaching methods, student participation, comprehension checks, feedback, breaks, and a summary for engagement and effective learning.
Engagement: Foster a supportive classroom culture by valuing every voice, promoting open communication, diversifying teaching methods, utilizing technology, and nurturing curiosity for academic and personal development.
Alignment: Make sure students are in sync with the goals and incorporate knowledge checks for assessments. Metacognition can help in achieving alignment.
Rigor: Improving the quality of classroom activities with the aim of helping novice learners remember information and progress towards mastering expertise.
Context: Canvas pages provide detailed lessons, assignments have clear descriptions, discussions include background and purpose, and students understand the significance of each activity.
Layout: Ensure organized modules and items for a clear learning path with accessible pages. Provide supportive assignment descriptions and maintain consistency in labeling and tone across all elements.
Engagement: Canvas pages show enthusiasm for the course subject matter. Provide substantial and timely feedback (using SpeedGrader). Use of the group or peer review feature on assignments
Alignment: The activities, lessons, and outcomes align with course objectives using deliverables as milestones. Modules and descriptions aid in progress, with assessments and rubrics linked to objectives.
Rigor: Promote critical thinking skills with reflection, analysis, and experiential learning. Support objectives, structured practice, and diverse assessment methods for student evaluation. Give guidance on meaningful assignments and assessments.