It is already time to
begin making decisions about the Spring Quarter schedule and classes. It is also time to decide if you will be
using the Canvas Learning Management System to enhance those courses. Please contact whoever takes care of your
division scheduling or contact Kristy Crosby directly and have your courses
coded properly. The earlier this is done in the process the better. The sooner
you have your classes available for the next quarter the sooner you can begin
preparing them to ensure a smooth start for your future students.
Fully Online courses require a coding of 3. (All coursework
accomplished online except required proctored exams)*
Hybrid courses require a coding of 8. (Some seat time is replaced by coursework done
online)*
Web Enhanced requires a coding of 9. (No seat time is replaced
but extra materials are housed and available online)
*All
new Online and Hybrid course need to go through an approval process. Contact eLearning for more information.
I understand that some of you
do not know the exact item numbers of your courses as of yet. You do however
know that you will be using Canvas for them. Just let Kristy know that any
class you are teaching will be using Canvas and should be coded as ENHANCED if it is not already coded as ONLINE or an HYBRID.
Why is Proper Coding
Important?
This coding is important for:
·
Keeping
statistics for Canvas use accurate in our Washington State system, and making
sure we are able to keep this valuable resource available to students.
·
For making sure
the words “Online”, “Hybrid”, or “Web Enhanced” appears in your course description in the schedule so
students are aware of the potential for computer use with their classes. This
should not be a surprise to them when they register.
·
To make sure that
the automated process of online course creation with student and faculty
enrollments occurs as expected and when expected.
·
Providing
accurate statistics of resource use here at Clover Park so that resources are
adequately managed to support online learning.
Thanks to everyone who
makes sure this is already done properly and thanks to everyone who will make
sure it is done in the future.
If you are not currently using Canvas to enhance your courses,
we will be offering our required “Building Quality Courses in Canvas” early in winter quarter. Information will come out soon.
Thanks as always!
eLearning
Cindy (253) 589.4534 or Kelley
(253) 589.5730
