When developing the online GER101 online piloted Fall 2015, I created modules in which students were presented with video, audio, & text content on a topic. Various speaking & writing assignments were given, and then a Canvas Quiz was given to assess comprehension. I soon noticed students were going straight to quizzes without accessing Canvas content pages first. After unsuccessful exhortations to go through modules in order, I finally decided, "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em". Previously, I had created Reusable Learning Objects using Softchalk software: a chunk of content is presented immediately followed by a few "comprehension checks" before the next chunk and more checks. To emulate this model, I moved the videos & other instructional content directly into Canvas quizzes to enable students to read information, watch a video, and answer comprehension questions all in 1 place. This ensured content wasn't skipped in a rush to do the quizzes. When the course runs again in Fall 2016, I'll be able to compare quiz scores to see if the new format results in higher grades.
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This is a great idea! I have also had challenges with the students reading the weekly objectives and outcomes as well as watching the weekly video. I look forward to your results. I am going to incorporate this into a course and see how it works. If I put in a quiz, I can also have a question on those specific items to assess it.
I really like this idea. I didn't even know you could put all the videos and other info into the Canvas quizzes. I find that students gloss through the material and then try to take the quiz and often times don't do well. I look forward to your results.
Diane, this is great! I also struggle with student follow-through in an online setting. I greatly look forward to your results, and will be eager to implement these strategies accordingly!