Purpose:
To elevate engaging, thoughtful, and shared learning among students beyond the classroom.
"One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world."
— Malala Yousafzai
Faculty Tasks:
- Generate Forums/Themes:
- Set up weekly or conceptual discussion boards relevant to learning objectives.
- To incorporate instructions with clarity, time limitations, and requirements.
- Guided Discussions:
- Fostering introspective discussions by posing questions, Steering conversations appropriately and providing additional perspectives.
- Maintain appropriate interaction and academic integrity
- Assess Participation:
- Use rubrics to evaluate critical thinking, relevance, and interaction with peers.
- Grade posts either manually or through LMS rubrics.
- Follow-through:
- Highlight thought-provoking contributions in class.
- Clarify misunderstandings based on discussion threads.
LMS ACCESS FOR LEARNERS
Purpose:
Ensure all learners can fully participate in online learning by accessing the platform and its resources.
Faculty Tasks:
- Verify Enrolment & Access:
- Be certain that students are added to the course in the LMS (manually or automatically via integration).
- Provide Orientation:
- Share LMS navigation guides and conduct a demo introductory session.
- Outline the steps to locate modules, assignments, grades, and support.
- Upload & Organize Materials:
- Post lecture notes, videos, assignments, and materials in a structured format (e.g., weekly modules).
- Configure user rights (view, download, deadlines).
- Technical Assistance:
- Direct students to IT helpdesk or LMS admin in case of login or technical issues.
STUDENT INQUIRY
Purpose:
To offer prompt academic assistance and ensure understanding of course content.
Faculty Tasks:
- Create a Forum for clarifying Doubts:
- Motivate students to post queries in an assigned area.
- Respond Promptly:
- Clarify concepts, refer to study resources, or provide real-life examples.
- Summarize frequent questions and discuss with the entire class.
- Encourage Peer Responses:
- Develop a team-oriented atmosphere where students can address each other's queries with faculty supervision.
- Provide Additional Resources:
- Provide brief explainers, resources, or video clips when necessary.
ACADEMIC PROGRESS MONITORING
Purpose:
Track performance, identify students needing support, and intervene early.
Faculty Tasks:
- Use LMS Analytics:
- Observing logins, time spent on modules, and study material access.
- View student contribution in discussions, assignments, and quizzes.
- Check Assignment & Quiz Submissions:
- Identify learners who miss out due dates or scoring low.
- Send Reminders:
- Use LMS notifications or emails to nudge inactive students.
- Follow up personally for students with low engagement.
- Generate Reports:
- Student performance report is used for internal tracking.
DAILY ASSESSMENT
Purpose:
Reinforce learning, improve retention, and check daily comprehension.
Faculty Tasks:
- Quiz:
- Use multiple-choice, true/false, or short-answer patterns.
- Stick to a few essential questions for efficiency.
- Automate Delivery:
- Schedule quizzes to release daily after each lesson/module.
- Use randomization and question banks for variety.
- Set Instant Feedback:
- Enable automatic grading with explanations for right/wrong answers.
- Allow review of answers after submission.
- Track Performance:
- Monitor scores to identify trends in understanding.
- Use quiz data to modify upcoming lessons or clarify confusing topics.
VIDEO-BASED LEARNING
Purpose:
To engage visual and auditory learners and make discussions more dynamic.
Faculty Tasks:
- Upload Lecture or Resource Videos:
- Record and post lessons, demonstrations, or external videos relevant to the topic.
- Use captions and transcripts for accessibility.
- Monitor Video Engagement:
- Use analytics to check how many students watched and completed the videos.
- Facilitate Video Discussions:
- Use platforms or built-in LMS tools where students can post video replies.
- Encourage responses and feedback among peers.
