Canvas’ “SpeedGrader” is a ‘one stop’ interface for maximizing your grading time by providing all needed pieces in one streamlines user friendly screen. Canvas spent a lot of research and time on what faculty need /use while grading to come up with this interface. From Day 1, it has been NCSC faculty’s favorite Canvas feature.
-Mike Welker, Coordinator of eLearning & Innovation, Canvas admin & Instructional Designer, North Central State College – @OHMWelker Q: How Continue reading
Getting students’ attention and holding it for 10-15 minutes at a pop is one skill— Getting them to invest themselves and truly engage with the class is the Holy Grail for many faculty.
This is with good reason as engagement has been proven as the key element that “…increases (students) attention and focus, motivates them to practice higher-level critical thinking skills and promotes meaningful learning experiences. “
“Along with getting grades posted as soon as possible, I try to always include comments on Canvas when I post grades. I give constructive feedback and always try to find something positive. I have found this to work well with my students.”
THE ISSUE:With the various demands society is now placing on community colleges, we as faculty must do all we can Continue reading
THE ISSUE: As the temperature warms up and the end of the term comes into view, students can tune out Continue reading
THE ISSUES: Students need as much immediate feedback as possible; In-class quizzing can be drudgery; Ways to break up didactic Continue reading
THE ISSUE: Our 21st Century Community College Students face many competing distractions and obstacles to perform at their best academically. Continue reading
21st Century Teaching 