Goals After this training, participants will be better prepared to: Demonstrate how to insert Word, Excel, PDF, and Google Sheets course materials into Canvas. Use video and audio tools to develop content.
Alignment to QC Checklist Items 6.2: Course tools and media support student engagement and guide the student to become an active learner. 9.2: Each multimedia tool is selected for a specific purpose and it facilitates the mastery of lesson objectives.
DO USE Using PDF Files ● When the file is already a PDF ● To replace a Word document that: ○ will not be edited by students ○ contains several images and, even when images are compressed, the file size is large.
DO CONSIDER USING Using PDF Files ● To convert Wikipedia pages to a PDF ‘eBook’ DON’T USE.. if you think students might want to edit the document; instead, convert to a Word document
Using Excel Files DO USE ● For assignment templates & documents students will add information to in order to complete an Excel assignment ● In handouts/tasks with pre-built formulas for calculating data ● To provide students with a downloadable excel example to supplement an existing excel lesson
Alternative for Inline Preview USE GOOGLE SHEETS IN PLACE OF EXCEL ● When an inline preview of an excel spreadsheet will enhance the learning experience
Using Microsoft Word Documents DO USE ● For course handouts & resources ● All assignment templates & documents students will add information to in order to complete an assignment in Word
Assignment Instructions When a document must be used to provide additional information... Use Google Docs & limit to 2 pages & enable inline preview directly on the assignment page.
Use Audio Recordings 1. To walk students through a guided exercise that doesn’t require anything on the screen 3. To demonstrate a pronunciation of a complex term or foreign word in foreign language course 2. Written activators or activities that, when listened to, will result in enhanced learning