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MSU Denver Canvas Blueprint

…can use for adding course content in a way that facilitates learning by using andragogical principles. Some of these principles include priming, chunking, and alignment, which we’ll cover in greater depth later in this Spotlight. The Blueprint also contains a Policies and Resources Module. This module contains a great deal…

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Instructional Media Design Showcase: Fall 2024

…techniques with proven learning principles. These courses provide robust learning experiences across diverse disciplines, reshaping traditional approaches to teaching and learning.  Showcase Examples https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=12370060&node=54009873&a=49527956 BIO 1000: Personalization and Embodiment First, in BIO 1000, Human Biology for Non-Majors, Dr. Jonathan Dyhr wanted to expand on how biological concepts can be taught…

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Course Showcase – ENV 3700 Mountain Environments

…mountain ecology from other regions. UDL and Accessibility The course also heavily emphasized UDL to ensure equitable learning experiences for all students. Dr. Schliemann implemented several accessibility initiatives, such as creating more accessible versions of topographic maps, and making complex geographical information more understandable and usable for students with diverse…

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Copy Information from a File into a Canvas Page

…formatting issues when you paste into the Canvas page. It may require some clean-up. By pressing Shift + Ctrl/Cmnd + P, you can paste without using the source formatting. For more information on how to format text in Canvas to enhance accessibility, please see our Incorporate Accessible Principles in Your…

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Course Showcase – RST 2420: Cooking with Cannabis

…cooking shots, professional demonstrations, and industry tours—offers a dynamic and engaging experience, helping students develop both theoretical and practical culinary skills. Richard Mayer’s Embodiment and Signaling Principles—key components of the Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning—are central to the course’s instructional media design and creation. The Embodiment Principle emphasizes that learning…

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Video Quizzes the CTLD Way

…What should I keep in mind when creating video quizzes? When creating any kind of multimedia content, you should be aware of and implement important multimedia principles for instructional media. You can learn more about these in our Create Presentations Using Multimedia Principles spotlight. When creating multimedia content or sourcing…

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Spotlight Archive

…Course Showcase – AST 1040 – Introduction to Astronomy I – Solar System Fostering Student Engagement Through Discussion Course Showcase – HSP 4160- Human Trafficking How to Help Struggling Students Course Showcase – ACC 3750- International Accounting Vary Feedback Methods in Canvas Proctor Online Assessments Incorporate Accessible Principles in Your…

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Below you’ll find a series of articles highlighting our significant and innovative partnerships with educators and subject matter experts. These courses seamlessly blend comprehensive instructional design principles, theory-driven multimedia elements, and profoundly impactful course content. Most Recent Course Showcases Instructional Media Design Showcase FA25 Course Showcase – CPM 2010 Building…

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CTLD Instructional Design Media Showcase

principles such as Richard Mayer’s Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning and upholding rigorous accessibility standards, this collaborative process ensures that MSU Denver students have access to top-of-the-line digital content that enriches their education. Video Spotlight https://msudenver.yuja.com/V/Video?v=10370722&node=44803813&a=126130992 Working with Subject Matter Experts Throughout a development cycle, which typically spans a semester,…

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Use Formula Quiz Questions in Canvas

…Consider allowing students multiple attempts on quizzes with formula questions so that they can learn from their mistakes without repeating the same questions. Make sure that students know how many decimal places or significant figures they should use in their answers. Remember to use an accessible method like a math…