Enterprise Learning Management System (ELMS): Canvas

Basic Understanding of ELMS

Tool Information Pages (TIP) are intended to be an introduction to various technology tools and their specific implementation here at the University. 

          

  • * Define:  An online digital environment that allows information to be shared between students and faculty and provides access to content and administrative features for specific courses.
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  • Basic Pedagogical Use: For Brainstorming, For Saving notes, to display interactive links, to engage in Collaborative Learning and to provide students with material synchronously and asynchronously online.

Pros and Cons

Pros
  • Can be printed, saved, loaded online and shared with student through email or through ELMS
  • Accommodates different learning styles
  • Can supplement in-class activities
  • Allows students to engage with the material in a variety of ways
Cons
  • Contingent upon all students having access to the internet.

For further information, please contact:
Rosalia Reyes-Webb
Learning Technology Specialist
Educational Technology Services
301-405-0309
Rosalia5@umd.edu

Basic Operation of ELMS

 

Course Dashboard

Course Navigation

Settings and Notifications

Files

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Pages

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Course Homepage

 

Intermediate Operation of ELMS

 Announcements

Modules

Discussions

Conferences

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  • - video clip

Creating assignments

Advanced Operation of ELMS

Weighting and Grading Rules with Assignment Groups