The following is a set of tactics implemented by ABP academics in 2020-2021 as identified by BEL+T’s review of Canvas sites. These were discussed at the 9th September 2021 ‘Canvas Convos’ Event hosted by BEL+T. The recording of the event is available for ABP staff (staff-login required).
The tactics are organised by various dimensions of the BEL+T’s DIAgram, each of which contribute to support learner engagement and belonging.
Content is organised across the site in a way that is intuitive and allows for straightforward access, including ability to relocate content later
Well-organised homepage design
Homepage tiles include subject-relevant imagery
Number and organisation of tiles is appropriate to the subject’s structure of learning activities
Structured weekly workflow
Weekly pages are organised to make explicit connections between asynchronous and synchronous activities, as well as delivered content, interactive opportunities and relevant assessment tasks