Canvas Design Process
TEAM
Instructor - SME (Subject Matter expert) and Stakeholder
Instructional Designer (IDs) eDS (eLearning and Design)
Learning Technologist - Technology Tool Expert
Graphic Designer - Design Course Graphics
Library- Research Assistant - additional resources in the event the class includes articles, e-books, videos
Principle -eDS Manager
Associate Instructor - Assist ID with course building
ATAC (Assistive Technology & Accessibility Centers) Accessibility guides make sure that everything in the course is accessible
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PROCESS
1. Instructor requests eDS services
2. Principle works with instructor to discuss course needs
3. Principle assigns the project to the ID
4. Kick Off - Principle and IDs meet with instructor
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ID RESPONSIBILITIES
5. Post Kick Off
Sends project milestones to instructor
Sets up recurring meetings and creates collaborative materials for the course
6. Course planning and design
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Creates learning objectives
Plans activities - includes a check with the Learning Technologist to identify applications that would benefit the course
Plans assessments - includes a check with the Library if necessary
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7. Video Materials
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Review video procedures with instructor
Creates a channel for the course in Kaltura and shares with instructor
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8. Graphic Designer
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Builds course banners, modules, grids and Dashboard cards
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9. Request Associate assistance if needed
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10. Build Course
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Builds shell
Uploads syllabus
Embeds course graphics
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11. Perform a final accessibility check - Run UDOIT (ATAC)
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12. Perform a link validation
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13. Import Course
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14. Launch Course
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Publish instructor's desired course elements
Provide ongoing support post - launch as needed
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15. Close Out
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Send close-out email to faculty
Add final notes to the project
Add course maintenance guide to Box folder
Notify Principle to set course to Complete status