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Adapting to our university’s changing needs is a key focus of the Learn@UW–Madison team in managing the Learn@UW suite of learning technologies. With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, adaptation is even more critical as academic calendars and modes of instruction change. To help instructors adjust to new timelines, below is key information for submitting final grades,… The Learner Engagement Analytics Dashboard or “LEAD” is a course-level dashboard that consists of three different visualizations with numerous filters. After piloting LEAD for 3 semesters, the dashboard is now available to all principal instructors at go.wisc.edu/lead and displays data from Canvas, Kaltura and/or Unizin Engage e-text. With the plethora of tools and options available for… It’s been a remarkable spring and summer here at UW–Madison, bringing many changes to the teaching and learning technology landscape. Over the summer months, Learn@UW–Madison has continued to collaborate with university partners on the Instructional Continuity initiative. The team works closely with instructors and know how busy they are preparing for fall. To help, the… On Saturday, June 6, 2020, 46 high school students were honored for completing DoIT Academic Technology’s Information Technology Academy (ITA). Twenty-three ITA graduates will matriculate at UW-Madison in fall 2020. Three graduates will be attending Madison College with the intent to transfer to UW-Madison later. Three students have chosen to do a gap year and the remaining 17 will be attending colleges in the… Over the past months, the Learn@UW-Madison team has witnessed first-hand the incredible dedication you and your colleagues have shown to continuing instruction during these unprecedented times. It has been nothing short of inspiring and we want to reaffirm our commitment to helping you continue this work as we navigate remote instruction in summer and the… On March 5, 2020, participants of the Active Teaching Lab discussed strategies and best practices for designing and editing rubrics within Canvas, as well as connecting them with its “Outcomes” feature. Takeaways Assess what’s important: Use learning outcomes and a few acceptable measures to assess mastery. Measure what learners need to show, NOT how they… On February 28, 2020, participants in the Active Teaching Lab discussed how to engage students in the curation of their own content that reflects their own experiences and their own perspectives on course content. Examples, technology-driven design, and assessment strategies were discussed along with many others! Takeaways Ask students! Students are more creative, dynamic, and… On February 27, 2020, participants in the Active Teaching Lab explored the Peer Review tool in Canvas from the perspectives of both instructor and student. Participants considered the use of the tool in their own course design and shared tips, suggestions, and hesitations about how to implement Peer Review in their courses. Takeaways Train students… On February 21, 2020, participants in the Active Teaching Lab explore how project-based learning can align with the pillars of the Wisconsin Experience, a cornerstone of our undergraduates’ experience. Contributors shared strategies for scaffolding student workflow, managing scale, and funding for public-facing student projects (research symposia, video editing, etc.) Takeaways Reframe Group work! Emphasize that… On February 20, 2020, participants in the Active Teaching Lab strategized how to personalize content (at scale for students). Current examples of personalization were shared along with potential roadblocks to tailoring the learning environment to meet a student’s personal preference for pace and content. Takeaways Structure student workflow: Establish clear benchmarks and deadlines; encourage regular…Learn@UW Updates for Finishing Fall & Starting Spring
Learner Engagement Analytics Dashboard Available for Fall
Restarting Fall 2020 with Learn@UW Updates
Highlights from ITA 2020 Graduation Celebration
Learn@UW Updates for Summer 2020
Active Teaching Lab Recap: Practical Applications for Rubrics
Active Teaching Lab Recap: Student-Curated Content
Active Teaching Lab Recap: Peer Review with Canvas
Active Teaching Lab Recap: Project-based Learning and the Wisconsin Experience
Active Teaching Lab Recap: Connect to Students with Personalized Content