Wiki Page, Sandbox Kevin: [MODULE 5] Summary

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2023-08-31T11:12:28-06:00

Now that you've read and reviewed the materials in MODULE 5: Manage Your Students and Maintain an Awesome Course Presence, remember the following take-aways:

When it comes to your profile...

It's an extension of your academic persona or brand

Regularly update your name, add a photo, include a bio, your contact information and a few important links.

It's system-wide, not course-specific (so keep information broad)

Notifications are important in keeping up-to-date with course activities because...

You'll receive a notification every time there are course-related updates, when students send you a message, when new posts are added to discussions and other administrative alerts.

You can manage WHERE and WHEN alerts are sent to you.

Groups can be great for student organization if...

You want to create group assignments

You want to create a space for students to collaborate or study

You want to create small group discussions in your course

The Things About Canvas Inbox Are...

It's not intended to replace your main form of correspondence.

It can be an effective way to keep all course-related and student-centric communication in tact.

When it comes to the Global Dashboard...

Know how to navigate the shortcuts to courses, groups, assignments, grades/gradebook, calendar, inbox and help center.

Customize your course list for efficiency.

That's it!

You should be ready for the [MODULE 5] Quiz.