The space where teaching and learning happens is commonly referred to as the learning environment. When teaching face-to-face or in-person, it is usually the classroom. This is surely a familiar space for both instructors and students. When moving to teaching online, that physical space turns into a virtual space with a lot of possibilities.

For the purpose of this workshop, we will focus on Avenue to Learn as our learning environment, given that it is the institutional Learning Management System (LMS) that connects instructors, students, and other technology as information is shared, interactions happen, learning is assessed, and the learning experience as a whole is hosted.

The DeGroote Avenue Shell Template

This template is designed to facilitate the application of research-based insights into how people learn and best practices to create inclusive and accessible environments. Some references used include MacPherson Institute’s various guidelines, Universal Design for Learning, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and Quality Matters Rubrics, amongst others.

To import the DeGroote Avenue Shell Template, please contact DeGroote’s Teaching and Learning Services team.

Testing the Quality of My Course Site

Note: This is a sample of items, please refer to the checklist below to improve the quality of your course site.

Putting it all together: How to Improve the Quality of My Course Site?