Course Consistency Best Practices by Oliver Perry https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8 Directions: 1) Based on your reading, post one (two at most) best practices that you think are most important for Schoology course consistency. 2) Once you have posted your own, rate each of the posts on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. 3) 1 star = not essential 5 stars = critically important en-us 2020-10-31 20:16:53 UTC 2025-09-26 04:41:27 UTC hello@padlet.com Organize content in folders https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886183809 "By organizing all of your content in folders, students will have a clean and neat interface to progress through each part of your course."]]> 2020-11-03 13:42:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886183809 Be well-prepared when putting work into Schoology and very well-organized. https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886185125 2020-11-03 13:42:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886185125 Color https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886185905 Be purposeful when using different colors. If there are too many colors this can be visually overwhelming.]]> 2020-11-03 13:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886185905 Don't forget directions https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886185910 "instead of just adding multiple files or videos in a folder, specify exactly what your students are expected to do in order to complete the assignment or task"]]> 2020-11-03 13:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886185910 Make an Introduction https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886186506 Making an introduction also allows for quick links that are useful for navigation for students and parents to see all they need and ease of access.]]> 2020-11-03 13:43:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886186506 Using Folders https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886186797 Make sure that work is organized into folders. This creates a clean and organized system for students to easily access their work and assignments. ]]> 2020-11-03 13:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886186797 Make the content in your Schoology course visually appealing, but not simply making it just "look pretty", but making the images help to deliver the content. https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886191194 2020-11-03 13:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886191194 Keep virtual classrooms child centered just like regular classrooms. https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886197717 Make LMS as simple and child friendly as possible]]> 2020-11-03 13:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886197717 embedded google doc calendar https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886198288 Student can see an overview of the entire unit. They are able to click the hyperlinks for documents and assessments.]]> 2020-11-03 13:46:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886198288 Don't just make it pretty... make it meaningful. https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886198317 2020-11-03 13:46:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886198317 Making content in Schoology visually appealing is a great step towards having students readily engage with course materials. https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886198697 2020-11-03 13:46:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886198697 In course design:Keeping things simple decreases cognitive load and increases working memory https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886199415 2020-11-03 13:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886199415 Make An Introduction https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886199424 Make a short introduction explaining what the objectives, goals, and tasks of the lesson activities are (especially for those who are absent from Live Instructions).]]> 2020-11-03 13:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886199424 visuals need to link to knowledge https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886199776 2020-11-03 13:47:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886199776 Try to make sure that course is organized in a way that provides for less clicks as possible for students and keeping most everything in a centralized location https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886203962

]]> 2020-11-03 13:48:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886203962 Be empathetic mrs_diana_evans https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886204835 Put your self in the shoes of the learners.]]> 2020-11-03 13:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886204835 Links on pages make it easier for students to follow thru on each directive and complete in order. https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886209408 2020-11-03 13:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886209408 https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886210619 Keeping the course simple to navigate with less clicks being better to find and house important folders together ]]> 2020-11-03 13:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886210619 Rachel https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886212804 Lead with empathy

]]> 2020-11-03 13:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886212804 Housing items in central location. Create a checklist or week at a glance. https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886213310 2020-11-03 13:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886213310 https://padlet.com/ohpinquiryteachinglearning/so7t5nh9y4chhdk8/wish/886215616 organize home page with visuals and hyperlinks

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