Monthly Archives: February 2022

Using LMS-Based Discussion Forums to Extend Learning

Utilizing LMS-based discussion forums provides instructors an effective multimodal strategy for extending course content learning into reflective cohort conversations. By engaging students’ prior knowledge with emerging themes in the learning experience, we set the stage for activities that encourage the community of inquiry among learners.

The attached guide provides timely advice and extended resources for developing and incorporating discussions within the LMS. Focusing on both the metacognitive aspects of the design process and the pedagogical considerations of practical implementation, this PDF provides best practice guidance, relevant examples, and additional resources to consult as you build discussion forums tailored to your specific course experience.

Using LMS-Based Discussion Forums to Extend Learning CDonlan IDOLS

Accessible Canvas sites one step at a time

Just a reminder, we have short guides to creating accessible Canvas sites available in the Faculty Development Community site.  We recently added a short guide on creating web, Canvas, Powerpoint, and other materials that are accessible for colorblind students.  This was created for us by Rachel Skwirut ’22 as part of her Student Senate outreach project for this year. As always, contact anyone in the Teaching and Learning Design Studio for more information.