Tips for Your First Paperless System
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Learning together, learning better. Tips for Using Your New Paperless System
Transcript of Tips for Your First Paperless System
Learning together, learning better.
Tips for Using Your New Paperless System
Online Workflows =
• Opportunities for class connectivity/collaboration • Organizational tools (for you and your students) • Transparent feedback mechanisms • Massive time-saving techniques
Adding technology to your classroom should allow you to
do things paper cannot.
(Or do it better.)
• Start small.
• Begin with a single assignment for your class.
• Introduce to your class to a system through targeted projects/a welcome message.
• Set obtainable goals to grow your workflow.
First Steps to Going Paperless
Best Practices for New Systems
• Keep as many assignments and course materials in your system as possible.
• Build a robust resource library.
• Create a student on boarding plan.
• Leverage messaging and collaboration tools.
Assigning and grading work is a core function of your system.
And it should be awesome.
• Use a class calendar/notifications to keep everyone connected and organized.
• Create a naming convention for assignments.
• Add instruction and attach resources; make it a one-stop shop for info.
• Look for engagement opportunities.
Best Practices for Assignments
• Build a workflow to save time.
• Rubrics = fast, transparent way to assess work.
• Engage students during the grading process via discussion threads and/or peer assessment.
• Use comments, annotation to leave substantive feedback.
Best Practices for Grading
Collaboration, connectivity, and real learning gains should be at
the heart of any new system.
• It’s all about building a system and staying organized.
• Assignments should be engaging and collaborative.
• Digital tools should keep everyone connected. Leverage those functions.
• Grading should be faster, more transparent.
Recap
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