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I need to do a task remotely, how do I…

Below you will find pointers to how-to instructions for tasks you are trying to accomplish with the tools. This site is actively evolving, so if you do not see a how-to for what you are trying to accomplish, please contact eberly-assist@andrew.cmu.edu for support.

I need to set up my Canvas course...

  1. Log in to Canvas: Navigate to www.cmu.edu/canvas/ and log in with your Andrew credentials.
  2. Locate your course: You will land on the Dashboard page, your course should be listed there.
  3. Populate your course: See our resources in the next section to add content to your course.
  4. Publish your course: You must click the "Publish" button on the Canvas course home page once you are ready for students to have access to it.

I need to communicate to my students...

CANVAS ZOOM GOOGLE APPS PLUG-INS
Announcements X
Course messaging X
Course calendar X
Office hours X X

I need to present / lecture...

CANVAS ZOOM GOOGLE APPS PLUG-INS
Conduct live lectures remotely X
Record lectures X
Post recorded lectures X X
Create instructional videos X X
Facilitate Discussion X X

I need to post and collect assignments...

CANVAS ZOOM GOOGLE APPS PLUG-INS
Readings X
Assignments X X
Testing (secure) X X
Handwritten assignments X X X

I need to support peer learning...

CANVAS ZOOM GOOGLE APPS PLUG-INS
Peer review setup X X X
Peer review submission X
Group work X X X
Sharing files X X

I need to provide practice and feedback...

CANVAS ZOOM GOOGLE APPS PLUG-INS
Grading X X
Gradebook X
Feedback X X X X
Knowledge checks X X
Muddiest point X X
Student Presentations X X

I want to foster a learning network for my class...

How can I use these tools to do that?

CANVAS ZOOM GOOGLE APPS PLUG-INS
use a discussion board for introductions and responses to posts; use pages for personal profiles; provide access to students to set up their own small learning groups/partners use breakout rooms for introductions; use breakout rooms for group work or discussions piazza Q&A; namecoach for student name pronunciation

 

Contact eberly-assist@andrew.cmu.edu for a consultation and/or for help with using the technology.