Practical guides on learning design, assessment and Canvas, organised by the five PANDA stages. Sign in to see what you’ve read and save articles for later.
The dangers of using ai for summative assessments in Higher Education
Using AI tools for summative assessment in higher education raises real concerns. This post looks at cheating, plagiarism, and the validity and reliability of results.
Python: Adjusting for DST from the Canvas API
Canvas API dates are returned in UTC, which can leave deadlines an hour out when daylight saving applies. Here's how I tracked down the issue and fixed it with Python.
Driving Canvas: Modules vs Pages
Modules or Pages: which is best for structuring a Canvas course? This post compares both and explains why Modules support active and flipped learning more effectively.
Preparing & Activating
The second part of the PANDA series focuses on Prepare and Activate. Learn how to set the scene for the week ahead and get your students actively involved.
The Power of PANDA!
PANDA is a simple method for structuring VLE content so learners know where they are in the learning process. It works with Canvas, Google Classroom and more.
Canvas: Multiple Dropdowns
Canvas has no obvious survey question type, but Multiple Dropdowns does the job. Here's a step-by-step guide to building a student self-assessment questionnaire.
Moving House-ish
I recently moved my hosting and domains to AWS. Here's why I made the switch and what you should expect if you're new to website administration.
Old Tech, new Tech!
An old orange Sony Vaio from 2013 is getting a Windows 10 upgrade. Here's why it's worth digging out your old tech and giving it a second life.
Personal Learning Environments
Prompted by a LinkedIn post, this reflects on Personal Learning Environments and how the pandemic has changed the way we use learning technology.
