Abstract

Learning management systems (LMS) such as Blackboard and Canvas provide a foundation for instructors to design online learning experiences. In recent years, the functionality of most LMSs has expanded to offer more flexibility, primarily by allowing external tools to be integrated. Tools such as Twitter, YouTube, and Quizlet have the potential to increase learners’ access to content, foster interaction with others in the community, and assess learning in diverse ways. In this session, we will provide examples of how these tools can support sound pedagogical practices, and encourage attendees to explore integrations in their online courses. Specifically, an instructor shares experiences of utilizing several integration tools within Canvas online courses.

Presenters

Associate Lecturer of Anthropology
College of Sciences
College of Education and Human Performance
University of Central Florida

Amanda T. Groff is an Associate Lecturer in the Anthropology Department in the College of Sciences at UCF. Over the years, Dr. Groff has integrated various tools and strategies to engage online learners in her undergraduate archaeology and cultural courses. Dr. Groff was awarded the Chuck. D. Dziuban Excellence in Online Teaching Award (2012), as well as a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award (2014) for her research on the integration of Twitter into online courses.

Instructional Designer
Center for Distributed Learning
University of Central Florida

John Raible is an Instructional Designer with the Center for Distributed Learning and an Adjunct Professor in the College of Education and Human Performance. He facilitates faculty with the design, development, and delivery of online and mixed-mode courses. His research interests include integrating emerging technologies into the curriculum, open educational resources, and universal design for learning.

Session Recordings and Supporting Materials

Recording

Streamed Podcast Session

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Presentation Materials

Presentation Resource

• PowerPoint Presentation

Center for Distributed Learning Resources

• TOPcast Episode 12: The LMS: Past, Present, and Future podcast featuring Kelvin Thompson and Tom Cavanagh discussing “the future of the LMS” with a listing of helpful resources on the topic.
• Enhancing Your Course on Webcourses@UCF Using Integrations: This webpage provides a list of the integrations most commonly used at UCF.
• Are you interested in using one of the Webcourses@UCF integrations in your UCF online course? Please fill out our Webcourses@UCF Custom Integrations form to begin a conversation with a Center for Distributed Learning team member.
• Would you like to request that an application be integrated into Webcourses@UCF Canvas LMS or suggest an integration that could be developed in-house? Please request an integration.

Scholarly Articles and Resources

• Brown, M. (2016). 6 implications of the Next-Generation Digital Learning Environments (NGDLE) framework.
• Brown, M., Dehoney, J., & Millichap, N. (2015). What's next for the LMS?. Educause Review, 50(4), 40-51.
• Dahlstrom, E., Brooks, D. C., & Bichsel, J. (2014). The current ecosystem of learning management systems in higher education: Student, faculty, and IT perspectives. Educause Center for Analysis and Research.
• Demski, J. (2012). Rebuilding the LMS for the 21st Century. Campus Technology.
• Educause Learning Initiative. (2012). 7 things you should know about learning tools interoperability.
• Educause Learning Initiative. (2015). 7 things you should know about Next Generation Digital Learning Environment (NGDLE).

Canvas Guide

• How do I use the Canvas App Center in a course?