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CANVAS COMMUNITY CENTER STUDENT DEMONSTRATION COURSE CANVAS BEGINNING AND ENDING OF COURSE CHECKLISTS

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Assignments Overview

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Verification of Attendance

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If unable to connect to the number (863) 208-0022 when trying to use the dial-in feature to listen to a BigBlueButton on your phone, try the alternate number (855) 215-5935.

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Calendar Overview

Boost Student Learning with Pre-Recorded Videos

Pre-recorded videos targeting skill development have shown to greatly improve student learning. One explanation for this is students have greater control over the pace of their learning, pausing, and rewinding as needed. (1)

Even with thousands of videos available on YouTube, Khan Academy and other websites, there are many reasons to record your own videos. The Instructional Technologist team of Digital Learning produced the following list of technology that supports the recording of demonstrations, worked examples and similar skill-based instruction.

Whichever technology/method you choose to record your videos, remember to use Kaltura to add them into your Canvas course(s). Kaltura unlocks analytics that allow you to monitor progress and identify areas where you may need to provide focused support.

If you have questions or want to discuss recording videos for your FGCU course(s), contact Digital Learning's Technologist team at (239) 590-7024 or elearning@fgcu.edu.

TECH	MODALITY	FGCU SUPPORT
BigBlueButton (BBB) in Canvas	Asynchronous and Synchronous	Help Desk
Microsoft Teams Meetings - Whiteboard Feature	Asynchronous and Synchronous	Help Desk
Zoom	Asyncronous and Synchronous	Help Desk
Classroom Doc Cam	Asynchronous and Synchronous	Help Desk and Digital Learning Instructional Technologists
MirrorMeThis - BrightFingers	Asynchronous and Synchronous	Not supported by FGCU
iPad - Notes App	Asynchronous	Digital Learning
Explain Everything Whiteboard	Asynchronous and Synchronous	Not supported by FGCU

BigBlueButton (BBB) in Canvas

Modality: Asynchronous and Synchronous purposes

Pricing: Avaliable through our Canvas LMS

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Digital Learning website: BigBlueButton
Blindside Networks: Using the Multi-User Whiteboard
Canvas Guides: BigBlueButton

Support: Help Desk | helpdesk@fgcu.edu | (239) 590-1188

*To use the Whiteboard feature in BBB, we recommend using an iPad with a digital pen and login to your Canvas account using Safari

Microsoft Teams Meetings - Whiteboard Feature

Modality: Asynchronous and Synchronous purposes

Pricing: Avaliable through your Microsoft Teams

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FGCU Knowledgebase - Microsoft Teams

Support: Help Desk | helpdesk@fgcu.edu | (239) 590-1188

Start a Teams meeting and begin a Whiteboard session using the "Share content" button - in addition to sharing your screen, a window, or a PowerPoint file you now also see a "Microsoft Whiteboard" option:

Microsoft Teams Meetings can be used in Canvas, from a Desktop, or tablet
Whiteboard for Microsoft Teams Meetings and Web now available in GCC – July 15, 2021

Zoom

Modality: Asynchronous and Synchronous purposes

Pricing: Avaliable to all FGCU Faculty/Staff

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Accessing your Zoom FGCU Account
Zoom Help Center: Sharing a Whiteboard

Support: Help Desk | helpdesk@fgcu.edu | (239) 590-1188

Classroom Doc Cam

Modality: Asynchronous and Synchronous purposes

Pricing Avaliable in the classrooms

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Classroom Podium Quick Reference Guide (Creston) [Link to the QuickStartGuideCreston.PDF file]

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For assistance with the classroom Doc Cam, please contact the Help Desk | helpdesk@fgcu.edu | (239) 590-1188
For assistance with using your iPad with Zoom in the classroom, contact Digital Learning Instructional Technologists

Teaching class face-to-face using the Classroom Doc Cam but have some students that need to join remotely? For such cases, we recommend using Zoom. Zoom allows you to enable the Mirror my Video option from your video settings so that Zoom participants do not see your video backwards.

Nerds Chalk: What is Mirror My Video on Zoom, How it Works, and Should You Enable It?
Teaching class face-to-face but want to use a Whiteboard on your iPad? For such cases, we recommend using Zoom. Set up a Zoom Meeting ahead of class and email yourself the link to the Meeting. Upon arriving to the classroom, login to the classroom desktop, access the Meeting URL to join the from the desktop and display your screen on the projector. Now from your iPad, access the same Meeting using the Zoom app and share the Whiteboard.

MirrorMeThis - BrightFingers

MirrorMeThis

Modality: Asynchronous and Synchronous purposes

Pricing: Buy Here: https://www.brightfingers.com/shop/mirrormethis

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Website: https://www.brightfingers.com/mirrormethis
Recommended to be used with Zoom on a Laptop that has a built-in webcam.
Works with most MacBook, Chromebook, or Windows laptop.
How it works: https://www.brightfingers.com/mirrormethis-gallery

Support: Zoom is supported by FGCU but MirrorMeThis is not. For help with Zoom contact the Help Desk | helpdesk@fgcu.edu | (239) 590-1188

iPad - Notes App

iPad Notes App

Modality: Asynchronous purposes

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Open your Notes app and use the Apple Pencil to write/draw.
Record using your iOS Screen Recording feature; remember to turn on your Mic.
Confirm that your video has been saved to your Photos App
Upload the video file it to your Microsoft OneDrive App
From a Desktop/Laptop, login to your OneDrive account, and download the video.
Login to Canvas and upload the video file to Kaltura using the Media Upload

Support: Digital Learning | elearning@fgcu.edu | (239) 590-7024

Explain Everything Whiteboard

Modality: Aysnchronous and Synchronous purposes

Pricing: https://explaineverything.com/pricing/

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Support: Not supported by FGCU

(1) Noetel, M., Griffith, S., Delaney, O., Sanders, T., Parker, P., del Pozo Cruz, B., & Lonsdale, C. (2021). Video Improves Learning in Higher Education: A Systematic Review. Review of Educational Research, 91(2), 204–236. https://doi.org/10.3102/0034654321990713

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Course Analytics

Are you teaching multiple sections of the same course? You might benefit from a Canvas Blueprint.

Canvas Blueprint helps you to manage your sections of the same course in one place. A Blueprint Course is like other Canvas courses that you build or import updated content into each semester. The difference is that the Blueprint course is associated with the sections of the course and all syncing, updates, and revisions are easily pushed to individual sections (without impacting those parts of the course that are not part of the changes).

Contact your Instructional Designer if you would like to learn more about this process.

Canvas Guides

REQUEST A BLUEPRINT COURSE

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Publish a Course

Fully Online Courses

The Digital Learning department created a Canvas course template to help faculty build new online courses. The template integrates best practices for online course design and can easily be personalized to meet your specific instructional needs.

Template Features:

General Course Information Placeholders
Sixteen Customizable Modules
Links to Important Student Resources
Attendance Verification Quiz
“Set up Canvas Notifications/Preferences” Assignment
“Introduce Yourself” Discussion Forum
Muddiest Point Reflection Assignments
Sample Exam Wrappers

Contact your Instructional Designer to learn more and to import the template.

Templates for Other Course Delivery Options

The Instructional Design team has also developed templates with a collection of content to import into your Canvas course for various course delivery options. The templates are available for you to take what you want, change it up, and use it however it fits your situation. These templates can be imported from Canvas Commons.

Preparing to Teach Remotely

Remote Teaching Module Template

Preparing to Teach Remotely Template Orientation Video (11:45)
Import Template from Canvas Common Video (2:36)

Preparing for HyFlex Teaching

HyFlex Teaching Module Template

Preparing for Hybrid/Blended Teaching

Hybrid Teaching Module Template

Contact your Instructional Designer for assistance importing these templates..

Direct Share allows users to copy individual course items to another course and share individual items with other users. This change allows content to be shared directly in Canvas without having to use a secondary repository like Commons.

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Getting Started with Canvas

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FGCU Tutorial Documents:

Engaging students with pre-recorded lecture (PDF)
My Media Overview (PDF) This tutorial provides an overview of the My Media area in Canvas.
Media Gallery Overview (PDF) This tutorial provides an overview of the Media Gallery area in Canvas.
My Media vs Media Gallery (PDF) Read here to explore the differences between My Media and Media Gallery in Canvas.
How to Add Media (PDF) This tutorial covers the 5 options for adding media to your course.
How to Add a YouTube Video (PDF) This tutorial covers instructions on how to link a YouTube video in Kaltura
How to Download a Copy of your Media (PDF) This tutorial explains how to enable a downloading link for viewers of the media you’ve uploaded or created in Kaltura Capture.
How to Embed a Kaltura Media in Canvas (PDF) This tutorial covers instructions on how to embed a video within the Rich Content Editor section of an Assignment.
How to Edit Captions - REACH (PDF) Learn how to edit the automatically generated captions in your videos.
How to Download Closed Captions (PDF) This tutorial provides the steps to save a copy of your Kaltura media closed captions.
Kaltura Media Collaboration (PDF) This tutorial covers instructions on how to add another Canvas user as Co-Editor and/or Co-Publisher of your media.
How to Locate Kaltura Capture Files on your Computer (PDF) This document outlines the process of locating and uploading your recorded media.
How to Locate Co-Editor and Co-Publisher Media (PDF) This tutorial covers instructions on how to locate media when you’ve been added as Co-Editor and/or Co-Publisher by another Canvas user.
Creating and Working with Interactive Video Quizzes (PDF) This tutorial reviews the Interactive Video Quiz feature, which allows you to add quiz questions to any video you upload.
Linking Your Interactive Video Quiz to Canvas Gradebook (PDF) Review this tutorial to learn how to link your Interactive Video Quiz to Canvas Assignments and Grades.
Copying a Kaltura Video Quiz (PDF) Instructions on how to copy an existing Kaltura video quiz for a new course.
How to Publish Media from Media Gallery (PDF) Instructions on how to publish media you have created or uploaded under My Media to allow students to access the videos.
How to Publish Media from My Media (PDF) Instructions on how to publish media you have created or uploaded under My Media to allow students to access the videos under the Media Gallery link.

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How to Create and Manage Hotspots? (Video)
Kaltura Capture Tutorials (MediaSpace)
Kaltura Learning Video Tutorials

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Kaltura User Guides (Website)

Course Playlists
Creating and Editing Hotspots for Kaltura Interactive Videos (Kaltura Knowledge Center)
Embedding Kaltura Media
Interacting with Media
Managing Your Media
Managing a Media Gallery
Recommended Video Source Formats and Specifications
Recording from Webcam
Recording Your Screen
Uploading Media
Uploading a Video from YouTube
Viewing Media Gallery Analytics

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Quiz Creation – Settings

Respondus® 4.0 Test Generator:

Respondus is a powerful tool for creating and managing exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to Canvas. Exams can be created offline using a familiar Windows environment.

Visit Respondus for more details.

For access to Respondus 4.0 Test Generator, please submit our Respondus Request Form.

Respondus LockDown Browser (RLDB):

LockDown Browser^® is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within Canvas. When students use LockDown Browser they are unable to print, copy, go to another URL, or access other applications. When an assessment is started, students are locked into it until they submit it for grading. Available for Windows, Mac and iOS.

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Integrates with Canvas
Assessments are displayed full-screen and cannot be minimized
Assessments cannot be exited until submitted by users for grading
Task switching or access to other applications is prevented
Print, Print Screen and capturing functions are disabled
Copying and pasting anything to and from an assessment is prohibited
Screen capture, messaging, screen-sharing, virtual machine, and network monitoring applications are blocked from running
Right-click menu options and function keys are disabled
Browser menu and toolbar options are disabled, except for Back, Forward, Refresh and Stop

Gulfline Statement

Syllabus Statement

Instructor Quick Start Guide – Canvas Edition

Instructor Quick Start Guide – Canvas NEW QUIZZES Edition

Video: Enabling LockDown Browser for a Canvas Quiz

Instructor Training: LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor®

Respondus Monitor:

Please consider the following carefully before you implement Respondus Monitor in your previously seated class.

Internet access varies considerably from student to student. They might need to go to a local library, Starbuck’s, or other public wifi hot spot. These public hotspots are not ideal and can be a weak signal or spotty.
With students out of their academic area, where they have a plan for completing course assessments, high-stakes assessments using Respondus Monitor will create an inequity of opportunity for success.

Respondus Monitor is a companion application that integrates webcam technology with LockDown Browser. Together they address the core issues of student identity and cheating, creating an essential layer of security for non-proctored assessments.

For access to more detailed information on how to get started please submit our Respondus Request Form.

Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor Guidelines for Instructors: Instructor Quick Start Guide – Canvas Edition

Support

How do students initiate a live chat with Respondus Support?
Most technical issues are encountered during the pre-exam “Startup Sequence” of Respondus Monitor – which is where the webcam/microphone check occurs. There is already a powerful “It’s not working” feature in Respondus Monitor that helps students find the right solution. But if students are unable to solve the issue by the last step, a “Chat now” prompt appears. The live chat functionality can also be accessed through the “Help Center” in Respondus Monitor.

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LockDown Browser the Student Experience

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Configure the Roll Call Attendance tool
Take Attendance using Roll Call
Use Roll Call Badges
Run Roll Call Attendance Reports for my Course (Use Outlook Webmail)

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TechSmith Capture is a free screen casting computer program used to take screen shots or video of the user’s computer screen and upload it to the web to share with others.

Download and Create an Account

Follow the free download link
Choose a version for TechSmith Capture (Windows or Mac)
Open the setup.exe file you just downloaded
Click the Run button
Check the “Accept the fine print” checkbox
Click the Install button
Click Yes (“Do you want to allow the following program to install software on this computer?”)
Click the Finish button
Complete the “Welcome” tutorial when it launches; click Play
Sign up – create a new account

Tutorials

https://support.techsmith.com/hc/en-us/sections/360010127012-TechSmith-Capture-Help

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This information is provided for Supervisors who seek guidance on accessing their SPoI Administrator Accounts and related EvaluationKit Turorials.

For Instructors in need of assistance with individual SPoI surveys within a course, contact SPoIAdmin@fgcu.edu

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SPoI Administrator Access to SPoI for Supervisors - Login to https://fgcu.evaluationkit.com/ with your FGCU Email and unique EvaluationKit password.
SPoI Administrator Tutorials for Supervisors - Login to https://fgcu.evaluationkit.com/ with your FGCU Email and unique EvaluationKit password.
For assistance with accessing your SPoI Administrator account, contact SPoIAdmin@fgcu.edu

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