Large Enrollment Overview

Module Introduction and Objectives

The purpose of this module is to help address specific challenges faced by instructors of large-enrollment courses. While Canvas has many helpful features for managing assessments, course content, discussions, and communication, there are still some logistical issues experienced by many large-enrollment instructors and course builders. This module will help you anticipate and address a few of the common questions faced by those teaching and managing large-enrollment courses, including...

Assessment and Grading:

• How can I manage multiple graders (TAs)?
• How can I provide feedback to my students more regularly?
• How can I grade my large-enrollment classes more efficiently?

Using Student Groups:

• How can I create a sense of community and belonging in my large-enrollment class?
• How can I use groups or teams to differentiate instruction/assessment in my course?
• How can I set up groups quickly and efficiently?

Using Discussions:

• How can I easily read discussion boards in a large-enrollment class?
• How can I efficiently grade discussion board participation?

Communicating with Your Students:

• How can I communicate efficiently with my entire class vs. with individual students?
• How do I communicate with specific groups of students in my class?

 

By the end of this module, you should be able to...

• Identify strategies and Canvas features that will help you better manage your large-enrollment course.
• Identify answers to common questions related to managing your large-enrollment courses in Canvas.