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UTS academics designing subject sites in the learning management system (LMS) are recommended to follow the eight guiding principles. Each principle provides key benefits for students and staff.
For subjects going through the LX Transformation, the Canvas subject shell, Canvas page templates and the Subject Starter Kit resources provided have been designed to support these principles to make it easy for you.
UTS aims for consistent site design across all sites within the LMS. The common layout of Canvas courses should be intuitive, well organised, and easy to navigate.
Within a UTS course, each Canvas course is designed in a consistent way. The Canvas course should support a clear learning experience and pathway for students as they access content and engage in learning activities that is in harmony with other subjects in the same course.
A subject site promotes opportunities for active learning by engaging students in the knowledge construction process and in activities that encourage critical thinking and collaborative learning. Active learning strategies can include:
The use of digital tools also enables students to be involved in collaborative and problem-based activities.
Modularisation is a supported way of structuring and delivering content in Canvas. It involves grouping subject content into logical and coherent arrangements, for example by topic, theme or milestone, to provide a clear learning pathway for students. All relevant content and supplementary resources, including interactive activities, are provided in sequential order within a module.
Canvas courses should make clear all requirements for the subject, the assessment tasks, and expectations for student participation. Similarly, it should be clear what students can expect from the subject learning experience, including key feedback points.
Subject learning outcomes and learning objectives are clearly communicated to students within the Canvas course.
The design and facilitation of a subject can communicate that the teacher is present and actively involved. The Canvas course provides an engaging learning environment through creating opportunities for students to interact with academics and peers. It also creates opportunities for providing constructive feedback on students’ work in a timely manner that is personalised and specific. Teacher presence in the online teaching space encourages a personal connection with the cohort and their learning process.
Canvas courses articulate and adhere to UTS policies and legislative requirements. Links to policies or direct references are provided and accessible to students from the Canvas course.
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