This self-assessment ensures that you have the necessary skills to deliver blended teaching and learning experiences for students, whether teaching on campus, online, or anywhere in between. Please contact the instructional coaches or technology team if you need any support.
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I know how to . . .
Tech Hygiene | |
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Update my computer, apps, and browsers to keep them running well |
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Manage extensions and settings in my web browser |
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Use OneDrive to save and organize files |
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Share and control access to a file in OneDrive |
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Understand how to sync a OneDrive folder to your computer |
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Save files in the most appropriate location, and understand the difference between your private OneDrive files and shared Sharepoint Libraries. updated for '21 |
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Schedule a meeting using Outlook and Teams – including using the Scheduling button or Scheduling Assistant |
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Set my background in a Teams meeting |
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Share my screen during a Teams meeting |
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Manage participant permissions in a Teams meeting |
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Manage my Canvas and Teams settings so I get the notifications I want |
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Mirror or duplicate my screen when projecting. updated for '21 |
Designing for Distance Learning | |
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Import content into Canvas (from last year, other teachers, etc) |
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Create an inviting home page in Canvas, and understand where to post your meeting links on your home page. |
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Insert a table to organize pages, assignments, etc in Canvas |
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Decide whether to use an event or an assignment in Canvas |
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Use assignment categories to organize assignments and/or weight grades in Canvas |
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Install and use at least one LTI (DigiExam, Quizzes.Next, Turn-it-in, Flipgrid, EdPuzzle, Office 365, Class Notebook, CK-12, MathType, ChemType, Screencast-o-matic) in Canvas |
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Operate a Poly Studio classroom camera for use in the hybrid "Overlake Combined" model. |
Content Delivery | |
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Use the rich content editor, insert links, images and videos into a page, discussion, or assignment in Canvas |
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Upload a file to Canvas |
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Create a module in Canvas |
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Record a short video lesson using PowerPoint, Teams, or Screencast-o-matic |
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Auto-caption a video in Teams. |
Collecting Student Work | |
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Create an online assignment and choose the appropriate submission type in Canvas |
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Have students record audio/video submissions in Canvas |
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Create a discussion in Canvas |
Assessment and Feedback | |
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Create a quiz and survey in Canvas |
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Add a rubric to an assignment and use it for grading in Canvas |
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Provide digital feedback using Speed Grader |
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Teach students to find my feedback in Canvas |
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Utilize the basic functions of the New Canvas Gradebook including color-coding, how to hide/post grades, use the “message student who” feature |
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Give audio or video feedback in SpeedGrader |
Work from Home Considerations (if necessary) | |
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I have a home office setup that is functional and comfortable. Contact tech@overlake.org if there is a piece of technology that could meaningfully improve your setup, or the business office to discuss any non-tech needs. |
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Ensure my home internet connection is sufficiently robust for working from home. |
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