Fourteenth International Conference on e-Learning & Innovative Pedagogies

Abstract

This presentation explores our core strategy implemented to optimize the learning algorithm: two one-point auto-graded Canvas quizzes per lecture – one quiz at the end of class (minutes after writing notes) and one at the start of the next class (one day after writing the notes). A quiz one week later finalizes the learning algorithm. The two-quiz format also keeps attendance, since the auto-graded scores immediately integrate into Canvas Gradebook. Absences and late joiners are easily seen. The two-quizzes-per-class-session format also keeps students engaged in the lectures. The first quiz, which covers the previous class session, gets them to review their notes before class; the second quiz, covering the previous 45 minutes, keeps them engaged in class. I use Canvas New Quiz Fill-In-the-Blank (FITB) questions nearly exclusively: I believe FITBs are pedagogically superior to True/False and the average Multiple-Choice question (which also take more effort to create). However, there are many tips and tricks to using Canvas New Quiz. I review these and invite discussion. I also outline how I have adapted Zoom to quickly jump between my PowerPoints and the all-important short YouTube videos during lecture, while keeping the Chat and Participants windows always visible, which is important.