Promise Team | FSU Panama City

A team of FSU Panama City individuals, referred to as the Promise Team, stands ready to support faculty with meeting Canvas minimum expectations. Additionally, the Office of Distance Learning (ODL) and Center for the Advancement of Teaching (CAT), are excellent resources for faculty.

Canvas Minimum Expectations* (CMEs):

All courses should utilize an ODL created canvas template (the PC Campus template is the preferred template.)
1. See how to import the ODL template from the Commons by watching this short video.
The “Start Here” page of the course template should be completed and include an Introductory Video from the Professor. This video should be created with Kaltura (ideally) and transcribed.
1. See how to record and post a recorded video in Kaltura by watching this short video.
2. See how to edit captions in Kaltura video.
3. See how to edit video in Kaltura video.
The “Syllabus” page of the template should be completed, including a list of measurable Course Learning Objectives. Watch this short video.
The “Modules” section of the template should be prepared and clearly organized with materials and activity sections for each unit/week.
1. See how to record and post a video in Kaltura by watching this short video.
2. See how to post documents (PowerPoints, notes, etc.) by watching this short video.
3. See how to create quizzes/exams by watching this short video.
4. See how to use Honorlock for remote proctoring when setting up your quizzes/exams by watching this short video.
5. See how to set up a discussion board by watching this short video.
6. See how to set up Announcements by watching this short video.
All courses should include a first day/week assignment to encourage further activity in Canvas throughout the semester. This assignment can also be utilized for attendance reporting. (Examples may include a discussion post where students introduce themselves to one another or a course policies quiz.)
1. See how to set up a discussion board by watching this short video.
2. See how to create quizzes/exams by watching this short video.
All grades should be posted in the Canvas grade book – which requires entering assignment descriptions into Canvas – the Promise team will help with organizing assignments and trainings for grade entry. *
1. See how to post grades in Canvas by watching this short video.

The Promise Team stands ready to provide a “concierge style” service to assist faculty if they require assistance, with meeting all CMEs. Here is what you can expect if you need assistance:

The Promise Team will

request a copy of your syllabus or you may submit your course information below;
import the ODL Template into your Fall canvas course shells;
build out the Start Here Page, the Syllabus Page and set up a framework for your Modules including the first day/first week assignment;
set up a Zoom session with you to demonstrate what has been built and discuss the next steps;
provide just-in-time training as needed;
assist with posting your introductory video;
provide training sessions led by Dr. Kevin Bell on Best Practices as needed;
provide a full diagnostic report of your course with tips and suggestions for optimal delivery and student engagement.

You may contact members of the Promise Team by email: pcpromise@pc.fsu.edu

Course Information for Syllabus

Directions

This form is designed to expedite putting your course online. Fill this out as completely as you can, based on how you normally would teach the course. This information will be used to begin building your course online, identify gaps that need to be addressed, and help the design team assist you in preparing for the upcoming term.

1. COURSE INFORMATION: (Course number, course name, credit hours)

2. COURSE DESCRIPTION: (Copy and paste from current syllabus)

3. FACULTY NAME & TITLE: (Include how you prefer students address you.)

Title

First

Last

4. EMAIL

5. PHONE:

6. OFFICE HOURS:

7. COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: (Copy and paste from current syllabus)

8. COURSE MATERIALS – REQUIRED & OPTIONAL: (List in preferred citation format for discipline)

9. GRADING POLICY: (List all assessments used to determine final grade, including basic description, point values, and percentages towards total.)

10. MISSED TEST POLICY: (Makeup policy.)

11. MISSED HOMEWORK POLICY: (Makeup policy.)

12. LATE WORK POLICY: (Makeup policy and late penalties.)

13. ADDITIONAL COURSE POLICIES: (University policies will automatically be incorporated. These are your specific policies for this class. May leave blank.)

14. WEEK ONE INSTRUCTION

14. a. Topic:

14. b. Overview: (A brief description of the weekly topic and its relevance.)

14. c. Learning objectives: (These are the learning objectives for the current week’s lesson. Should align with course learning objectives.)

14. d. Materials: (Readings, videos, presentations, etc.)

14. e. Learning activities: (Lectures, group work, discussion topics, exercises, etc.)

14. f. Assessments: (Quizzes, tests, writing assignments, reports, etc.)

15. WEEK TWO INSTRUCTION

15. a. Topic:

15. b. Overview: (A brief description of the weekly topic and its relevance.)

15. c. Learning objectives: (These are the learning objectives for the current week’s lesson. Should align with course learning objectives.)

15. d. Materials: (Readings, videos, presentations, etc.)

15. e. Learning activities: (Lectures, group work, discussion topics, exercises, etc.)

15. f. Assessments: (Quizzes, tests, writing assignments, reports, etc.)

16. WEEK THREE INSTRUCTION

16. a. Topic:

16. b. Overview: (A brief description of the weekly topic and its relevance.)

16. c. Learning objectives: (These are the learning objectives for the current week’s lesson. Should align with course learning objectives.)

16. d. Materials: (Readings, videos, presentations, etc.)

16. e. Learning activities: (Lectures, group work, discussion topics, exercises, etc.)

16. f. Assessments: (Quizzes, tests, writing assignments, reports, etc.)

17. WEEK FOUR INSTRUCTION

17. a. Topic:

17. b. Overview: (A brief description of the weekly topic and its relevance.)

17. c. Learning objectives: (These are the learning objectives for the current week’s lesson. Should align with course learning objectives.)

17. d. Materials: (Readings, videos, presentations, etc.)

17. e. Learning activities: (Lectures, group work, discussion topics, exercises, etc.)

17. f. Assessments: (Quizzes, tests, writing assignments, reports, etc.)

18. WEEK FIVE INSTRUCTION

18. a. Topic:

18. b. Overview: (A brief description of the weekly topic and its relevance.)

18. c. Learning objectives: (These are the learning objectives for the current week’s lesson. Should align with course learning objectives.)

18. d. Materials: (Readings, videos, presentations, etc.)

18. e. Learning activities: (Lectures, group work, discussion topics, exercises, etc.)

18. f. Assessments: (Quizzes, tests, writing assignments, reports, etc.)

19. WEEK SIX INSTRUCTION

19. a. Topic:

19. b. Overview: (A brief description of the weekly topic and its relevance.)

19. c. Learning objectives: (These are the learning objectives for the current week’s lesson. Should align with course learning objectives.)

19. d. Materials: (Readings, videos, presentations, etc.)

19. e. Learning activities: (Lectures, group work, discussion topics, exercises, etc.)

19. f. Assessments: (Quizzes, tests, writing assignments, reports, etc.)

20. WEEK SEVEN INSTRUCTION

20. a. Topic:

20. b. Overview: (A brief description of the weekly topic and its relevance.)

20. c. Learning objectives: (These are the learning objectives for the current week’s lesson. Should align with course learning objectives.)

20. d. Materials: (Readings, videos, presentations, etc.)

20. e. Learning activities: (Lectures, group work, discussion topics, exercises, etc.)

20. f. Assessments: (Quizzes, tests, writing assignments, reports, etc.)

21. WEEK EIGHT INSTRUCTION

21. a. Topic:

21. b. Overview: (A brief description of the weekly topic and its relevance.)

21. c. Learning objectives: (These are the learning objectives for the current week’s lesson. Should align with course learning objectives.)

21. d. Materials: (Readings, videos, presentations, etc.)

21. e. Learning activities: (Lectures, group work, discussion topics, exercises, etc.)

21. f. Assessments: (Quizzes, tests, writing assignments, reports, etc.)

22. WEEK NINE INSTRUCTION

22. a. Topic:

22. b. Overview: (A brief description of the weekly topic and its relevance.)

22. c. Learning objectives: (These are the learning objectives for the current week’s lesson. Should align with course learning objectives.)

22. d. Materials: (Readings, videos, presentations, etc.)

22. e. Learning activities: (Lectures, group work, discussion topics, exercises, etc.)

22. f. Assessments: (Quizzes, tests, writing assignments, reports, etc.)

23. WEEK TEN INSTRUCTION

23. a. Topic:

23. b. Overview: (A brief description of the weekly topic and its relevance.)

23. c. Learning objectives: (These are the learning objectives for the current week’s lesson. Should align with course learning objectives.)

23. d. Materials: (Readings, videos, presentations, etc.)

23. e. Learning activities: (Lectures, group work, discussion topics, exercises, etc.)

23. f. Assessments: (Quizzes, tests, writing assignments, reports, etc.)

24. WEEK ELEVEN INSTRUCTION

24. a. Topic:

24. b. Overview: (A brief description of the weekly topic and its relevance.)

24. c. Learning objectives: (These are the learning objectives for the current week’s lesson. Should align with course learning objectives.)

24. d. Materials: (Readings, videos, presentations, etc.)

24. e. Learning activities: (Lectures, group work, discussion topics, exercises, etc.)

24. f. Assessments: (Quizzes, tests, writing assignments, reports, etc.)

25. WEEK TWELVE INSTRUCTION

25. a. Topic:

25. b. Overview: (A brief description of the weekly topic and its relevance.)

25. c. Learning objectives: (These are the learning objectives for the current week’s lesson. Should align with course learning objectives.)

25. d. Materials: (Readings, videos, presentations, etc.)

25. e. Learning activities: (Lectures, group work, discussion topics, exercises, etc.)

25. f. Assessments: (Quizzes, tests, writing assignments, reports, etc.)

26. DESCRIPTION OF ANY GROUP ACTIVITIES: (Describe any group activities normally used in classroom instruction.)

27. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: (List any additional materials you provide to assist students with learning or completing tasks in the class.)

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