Canvas Tools: Designing Interactive Courses

Student engagement is a critical factor known to significantly enhance student learning outcomes. Learning technologies can play an important role in fostering this engagement in university courses. In this 60-minute workshop, we will explore various tools for designing interactive elements, including Canvas features (discussions, quizzes, modules), free open-source tools (H5P), and AI-assisted technologies that can enrich student engagement in both in-person and online environments.

Recently launched by UBC, the H5P Open Hub provides a dedicated platform for UBC Community members to generate, store, and share H5P interactive content. This platform seamlessly integrates interactive materials into various learning environments, supporting flexible course design across modalities. In this interactive session, we will review Canvas tools and a selection of H5P interactive elements aimed at enhancing student engagement with course materials.

We will explore how these interactive elements can help implement formative assessment questions and provide timely feedback in your course. The workshop focuses on practical applications of tools already available within our institution, helping professors enhance their teaching approaches with minimal technological barriers.
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