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Best Practices for Using a Learning Management System
Part 2
Amber Fornaciari Anita Kerr
Illinois Professional Development Network May 27, 2020
Best Practices for Using a Learning Management System Part 2 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Best Practices for Using a Learning Management System Part 2 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Best Practices for Using a Learning Management System Part 2 Amber Fornaciari Anita Kerr Illinois Professional Development Network May 27, 2020 3 We are here to support you! Keep apprised of all upcoming distance learning opportunities
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Best Practices for Using a Learning Management System Part 2
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AGENDA
▸ Facilitating Discussion Boards ▸ Increasing Student Engagement
▸ Assessing for Progress ▸ Providing Feedback
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What is an LMS?
Learning Management System
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LMS Examples
▸ Blackboard ▸ Brightspace / D2L ▸ Canvas ▸ Edmodo ▸ Moodle ▸ Schoology
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Common LMS Features
➢ Welcome page with picture and introduction ➢ Calendar ➢ Communication tools
○ Chat, Email, Discussion boards, Web conferencing ○ To-Do List or Assignments section
➢ Notifications ➢ Restrict Access / Hide Modules
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Success Tip
Consider the components
- f high-quality
instruction you integrate for an in-person class and plan to include those components in your
- nline instruction.
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Assessment
How do I measure student progress?
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Assessment Tools Quizlet Quizlet Live Quizizz Kahoot
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Assessment in the LMS
Build your
- wn quizzes
in the LMS
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Other Assessment Methods
➢ Create a slide presentation ➢ Complete a Desmos activity for math ➢ Create a word document (essay, poem,
answers to questions, etc.)
➢ Create an infographic or visual representation of information
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Free Infographic Building Sites
➢ Canva ➢ Piktochart ➢ Venngage
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Canva Example
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Other Assessment Methods
➢ Create a slide presentation ➢ Complete a Desmos activity for math ➢ Create a word document (essay, poem,
answers to questions, etc.)
➢ Create an infographic or visual representation of information
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Feedback
How and when should students hear from me?
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In the absence of feedback, people will fill in the blanks with a negative.
~ Pat Summitt
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Feedback Methods
22➢ Scores ➢ Written responses ➢ Audio-recorded responses
(iPhone Voice Memo or Vocaroo)
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Feedback Samples
Written Feedback
“This paragraph is written
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the instructions so closely. Next time you submit a paragraph, try to use a little more detail, please.”
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Now see what you think about that feedback when you hear the teacher’s tone of voice behind the words...
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Feedback Methods
24➢ Scores ➢ Written responses ➢ Audio-recorded responses ➢ Live discussion
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Teachers need feedback too!
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Feedback Methods
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➢ Blind or public ➢ Random or assigned ➢ Quantitative
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Rubrics
➢ Articulate expectations ➢ Explain scoring mechanism
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Communication with an LMS
Frequent check-ins with class Frequent check-ins with individuals
28Myth Online classes run themselves. NO! Especially for our student population, successful online classes require frequent engagement by all!
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Success Tip
Start slow! Introduce one or two resources or apps at a time
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BIG CONCEPT
Bring the attention of your audience over a key concept using icons or illustrations
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