Course Syllabus

Instructor Information

Email: ciits@pvamu.edu (or contact facilitators through the Canvas Inbox)
Office Phone #: 936.261.3283
Virtual Office Hours: by appointment

Course Learning Objectives (C.L.O.)

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the Learning Management System (LMS)
2. Perform the basic functions of the LMS
3. Communicate with other users within the LMS
4. Discuss hybrid courses and the way they work at PVAMU
5. Manage quizzes within the LMS
6. Use the LMS grade book
7. Identify third party applications used with the LMS

Course Materials:

• Canvas Pages
  
• Screen shot images
• Video
• Links to Supplemental instructional documentation at the Canvas Community website.

Course Tools:

• Canvas Modules
• Assignments
• Quizzes
• Discussion
• Immersive Reader

Course Assessment

Course assessments will consist of assignments, quizzes, and discussions. Most of the assignments will be completed in the participants' sandboxes. Quizzes and discussion will take place within this ITO course shell.

Grading methods used in the course will consist of "Complete / Incomplete" for some assignments and scoring rubrics for others. Participants must earn a grade of "Complete" or at least 80% on all activities for successful completion of the course.

Technical Considerations

Minimum Suggested Hardware and Software:

• Intel with Windows 10 or Mac with OS 10
• High-speed Internet access
• 8 GB RAM
• 256 GB Hard drive
• 15” monitor, 800x600, color or 16 bit
• Sound card with speakers
• Microphone and recording software
• Keyboard & mouse -
• Recommended Internet Browsers:
  • Most current version of Google Chrome
  • Most current version of Mozilla Firefox
  • Most current version of Safari
• Most current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader

Participants should have a basic proficiency of the following computer skills:

• Sending and receiving email
• A working knowledge of the Internet
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Proficiency in the Acrobat PDF
• Reader Basic knowledge of Windows or Mac O.S.

Technical Support

Participants can click the Resources button in the Canvas Navigator to see a list of support resources. The Support Hotline and Chat will connect you to real-time Canvas support from Instructure (24/7). The Resources options are a great resource for "how-to" Canvas questions.
To get assistance you may call (936) 261-3283 Email ciits@pvamu.edu  Email your facilitator directly using the Canvas Inbox located on the Canvas Navigator.

Communication Expectations and Standards

• All eCourses mail or discussion postings will receive a response from the facilitator within 24 hours of receipt.

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