Reflections

Where I was.

I was a new instructor who enter the profession in the middle of Covid where not only I had to learn how to teach, but also had to learn how to teach online with Canvas. I am a content expert but once I start teaching, I know I have so much to learn. Knowing how to use Canvas is one thing, but mastering Canvas and making sure my students know that I am here for them through the online learning environment is another thing.

Where I am.

This course has provided me with many invaluable lessons. I learn so many new techniques and applications that I can use to make my Canvas shell not only look better but also warm and welcoming. After the course, I now have a brand new homepage and a liquid syllabus that I can implement in my class right away.

Where I am going.

After this course, I will continue to explore ways to humanize my online classes to help my students succeed, even if they never had an online course before. I will continue using Liquid Syllabus to establish trust and help the students navigate the course better. I will also implement the micro-lectures and the course bumpers because I realize these are fantastic tools to help students grasp sticky concepts.