Training Information for Using Canvas for SLO Assessment
Helpful Links:
- Beta Site: https://santarosajc.beta.instructure.com/ * (This is your testing area. Use this link to log in to Canvas and practice. This will not affect your Canvas course shells.)
- SLO PowerPoint_Training Session_8/10/2023
- Resources from DE about Canvas
- SLO Site: https://slo.santarosa.edu/faculty-information
- Bookings Site: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/SLOLiaisons1on1s@srjc.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/ (Book a 1-on-1 appointment with a Faculty SLO Liaison)
- Reset Outlook/Canvas password: https://idp.santarosa.edu/
- CORs: www.santarosa.edu > Academics > Course Outlines
*The beta environment (training area of Canvas) allows you to explore new features before they reach production. The beta environment is overwritten with data from the production environment every Saturday. Any work or content you add to your beta environment will be overwritten every week.
- All users can access the Canvas beta environment, but students cannot access course content beyond the Dashboard.
Purpose
The SLO process represents a continuous cycle of improvement embodied in strong teaching practice. Teachers and their appraisers will use SLOs to design strategies to meet their goals for student success, beginning with planning and leading to thoughtful instructional design and delivery.
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Clear communication with students about expectations
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Continuous reflection for improvement on teaching
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Shared vocabulary with departmental colleagues when updating curricula and/or program development
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Provide opportunities to close equity gaps and diversify course content
Why are SLOs Important
It is not enough to state what is expected that students will know or be able to do by the end of their time in a course or program; the next step is assessment – that is to determine if students are gaining skills or knowledge as a result of participating in a class or college program.
The purpose of assessment is to use results as a starting point for meaningful dialogue about the next steps in planning and improvement in order to maximize student success. Please note that discussions arising from assessment results are not evaluations of individual faculty members, rather the focus is on student achievements and needs.
Help and Documentation
- How to find your COR (Course Outline of Record)
- How to Log In to Your Canvas Account
- Basic Canvas Skills & Knowledge
- Basic Canvas Skills & Knowledge for Outcomes(SLO Assessment)
- Canvas Assignments
- Canvas Gradebooks
- To see all Canvas basics guides, go to: https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/tkb-p/basics
- To see all Canvas video guides, go to: https://vimeo.com/showcase/canvasvideos
- Faculty Guide (This guide will provide a step-by-step how to attach outcomes (SLO) to a Canvas Assignment)
SLO Videos
Canvas Users: Faculty use Canvas for course content, assignments, and the gradebook. VIDEO
Only Use Gradebook: Faculty only use Canvas to post grades for course assignments, quizzes, and tests. VIDEO
Non-Canvas User: Faculty have never used Canvas. VIDEO