2.2 A blueprint for using learning data at the beginning of the term
FACILITATORS
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This “blueprint” identifies foundational instructional questions, provides a structured approach to exploring these questions with Canvas learning data and traditional classroom techniques, and suggests appropriate actions.
BEGINNING OF TERM
QUESTIONS |
INSTRUCTOR ACTIONS |
STUDENT INDICATORS |
ANALYTICS DATA & DASHBOARDS |
ACTIONS TO TAKE IN RESPONSE TO DATA |
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Are students ready to learn? |
Have students complete a prior knowledge assessment |
Adequate prior knowledge Making use of resources to remedy deficits |
Review New Analytics & Gradebook:
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Performance on prior knowledge check
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Have students reviewed important course info? |
Remind students to review the course and syllabus and ask questions |
Students have opened the syllabus and key pages such as published assignments and other content that would indicate having done an overview of the course |
Page views in New Analytics of resources: syllabus, key content, upcoming assignments Participations in New Analytics: e.g. posting a question on a discussion, or sending a message via Canvas |
Review student accesses of the syllabus and other key course pages, then use Message students who… to:
Review the Canvas Guide about the Message students who... tool for help Links to an external site.. Release a survey to collect feedback from students about their performance |
Are students aware of support services and how they can help? |
[Point students toward key resources for course as well as general learning resources] |