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2018_updates

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:18:13 -0400

start December 2018 Update This update will have two parts, the first is our typical monthly update and a second, on December 21, that involves tools and abilities that we felt were too disruptive to turn on at the time they were developed. Assignments - Change assignment and submission type

2020_updates

Mon, 25 May 2020 14:11:06 -0400

start NEW UPDATES Please visit the new Avenue help site for the latest updates: April 2020 Update Assignments - Assignments page column name This feature updates the New column name on the Assignments page to read as New Submissions. Brightspace Learning Environment - Improvements to Security using a WAF

activity_feed

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:19:50 -0400

start Activity Feed Vendor Documentation D2L documentation: https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/le/activity_feed/admin/about_activity_feed.htm Add Activity Feed to a course homepage (includes instructions on how to edit the homepage): Avenue Specifics Nothing at this time. Effective Pedagogical Practices Please let us know if you have any pedagogical input for this tool.

adding_tags

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Adding Tags Tags help organize your assets by grouping them under a specific name. For example, you can upload a picture of a landscape and mark it with the tag of “landscape”. To find that picture later along with similarly tagged images, simply search for the

assessment_-_assignments

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:19:10 -0400

start Assignment Tools Welcome to the Avenue to Learn Assignment Tools workshop. This is a blended workshop - meaning that before you attend the in-person session, you will have viewed the resources on this page, tried some of these tasks in a course shell and then attended our face-to-face working session where you will put what you've learned into practice. We strongly encourage you to bring materials that you might use for your course to the session, that way you will be able to use that…

assessment_-_grades

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:19:02 -0400

start Avenue Grades Welcome to the Avenue to Learn Assessment Tools - Grades workshop. This is a blended workshop - meaning that before you attend the in-person session, you will have viewed the resources on this page, tried some of these tasks in a course shell and then attended our face-to-face working session where you will put what you've learned into practice. We strongly encourage you to bring materials that you might use for your course to the session, that way you will be able to us…

assessment_-_quizzes

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:19:19 -0400

start Avenue to Learn Quizzes Welcome to the Avenue to Learn Quizzes workshop. This is a blended workshop - meaning that before you attend the in-person session, you will have viewed the resources on this page, tried some of these tasks in a course shell and then attended our face-to-face working session where you will put what you've learned into practice. We strongly encourage you to bring materials that you might use for your course to the session, that way you will be able to use that t…

avenue_e-mail_tool

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Avenue e-mail tool Avenue to Learn is currently configured to provide users with an email account that they can use to send and receive emails from other users in the system. Users cannot receive emails from external email accounts. For more information about Avenue mail please see below.

avenue_mail_-_tracking_activity

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:26:53 -0400

start Tracking activity in Avenue mail How to track recipient activity in Avenue mail for messages sent to internal email addresses (Avenue email addresses): This setting, when turned on, tracks the status of a sent message (read or unread), when the message was replied to, and if the message was forwarded. When this setting is enabled, sent messages will contain a View Recipient Activity link in their message body.

badges

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:25:23 -0400

start Badges Digital badges are a way to document skills, experiences and achievements. Digital badges are portable through Mozilla's Backpack, and allow the user to combine badges from different sources to better articulate themselves to an audience on almost any digital platform. At McMaster digital badges are issued through Avenue to Learn, where students or other users can then export badges to their personal Mozilla Backpack, for display elsewhere.

basics

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:19:58 -0400

start Basics Vendor documentation Navigation / Tools Nothing here yet. Avenue Specific Quick Guide for Faculty In order to get started with Avenue to Learn, you will need to complete the following steps: 1. Activate your MacID and enable your macid services

brightspace_assignment_grader

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:27:31 -0400

start Brightspace Assignment Grader Vendor Documentation D2L documentation: https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/instructors/bag_instructor_intro.htm Grade assignments on-the-go - an overview of the Brightspace Assignment Grader: Avenue Specifics Nothing at this time. Effective Pedagogical Practices Please let us know if you have any pedagogical input for this tool.

calendar

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:23:58 -0400

Calendar Vendor Documentation How to create a task in the Calendar: https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/le/calendar/all/calendar_tool_intro_1.htm Creating calendar events: Avenue Specifics Assignment folder dates automatically show in the Calendar when created. Please note that when you copy assignment folders from another course or a previous instance of your course, you will need to reset the dates of the folders or they will not show up in the Calendar.

changing_the_background_colour_of_an_image_block

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Changing the Background Colour of an Image Block Once an image has been uploaded in an image block, you can change the background colour of the block behind the image or make it transparent. 1. Click on the “Properties” button in the top right-hand corner. A properties panel will slide out from the right side.

changing_the_banner_of_your_portfolio

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Changing the Banner of Your Portfolio All your projects (and pages within projects) in PebblePad support banners. Banners are wide images with a large title and subtitle that can used to introduce each section of your portfolio. It is possible to choose your own images to set as banners. While you can use any image format in PebblePad, your audience member may not be able to see program specific formats. The common image formats for viewing on the web is JPG, GIF and PNG, and we suggest that …

chat

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:23:21 -0400

start Chat The Chat tool is a synchronous, text-based communication tool. Vendor Documentation How do I use Chat? https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/le/chat/learner/chat_intro_1.htm Avenue Specifics Nothing at this time. Effective Pedagogical Practices Please let us know if you have any pedagogical input for this tool.

checklist

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:23:45 -0400

Checklist Vendor Documentation How to create a checklist: https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/le/checklist/instructor/checklist_intro_1.htm Avenue Specifics One of the uses of the checklist tool is to distribute the content in order to allow students to check their progress of the material. Please note that if you use the tool in this way, you will not be able to get statistics and usage report for the content that you provide using this tool in the same way that you can using the C…

connecting_google_drive_dropbox_mozilla_backpack_and_microsoft_onedrive

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Connecting to Google Drive, Dropbox, Mozilla Backpack and Microsoft OneDrive It's possible to access and use files from cloud storage services on PebblePad. This includes access to content from Google Drive, Dropbox, Mozilla Backpack, and Microsoft OneDrive.

content

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:20:28 -0400

start Content Watch these video's from our vendor, for a beginner's dive into the Content tool: The above are the basics that you should know. For an expanded dive into the content tool, there is a content playlist from the vendor at: https://bit.ly/2P9Tu8C If you are thinking about adding a video to your course, you can use

course_requests_and_macids

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:14:33 -0400

start Course Requests Registrar approved course requests are filled out either by a designated departmental administrator, or by the instructor of the course. The link to fill out your request can be found at the following URL: http://avenue.mcmaster.ca/course/course_request_check.php These requests are processed automatically if the correct instructor is associated with the course in the data feed that we receive from Mosaic. If there are any discrepancies in the request (ie. an extra i…

creating_an_animated_gif_and_inserting_it_into_pebblepad_as_an_asset

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Creating an Animated Gif and Inserting it Into PebblePad as an Asset A gif is a series of image frames that are constantly repeating to form a moving image. Gifs play automatically and don't have to be loaded to watch like a video file. They're useful for catching attention and illustrating certain concepts. For example, they're often used as memes to add humour or to illustrate certain concepts quickly.

customize_homepage

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:20:19 -0400

start Customize Homepage Vendor Documentation A quick way to just add a banner to your course homepage: Course images are used for the My Courses Widget, the course image banner and in Brightspace Pulse, and on all devices and screen resolutions. While the display size for the banner is 1170 by 200 pixels, it is recommended that the image you upload is 2400 by 960 pixels to ensure that the image you select displays clearly for all these scenarios. Images are automatically resized for the a…

discussions

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:23:05 -0400

start Discussions Online discussions are a flexible instructional tool that can help you build a community in fully online courses, can provide peer support and peer marking, or simply can provide a place where students can discuss issues related to the class. As always, when you have a tool that can do many things, it can be overwhelming for both the instructor and the student or learner. When setting up Discussions in Avenue to Learn, you should be able to answer the following questions bef…

dropbox

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:24:31 -0400

start Assignments (previously known as Dropbox) Vendor Documentation Vendor documentation overview: https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/le/assignments/learner/assignments_intro_1.htm Setting up an Assignment folder in Avenue: https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/le/assignments/instructor/create_submission_folder.htm Add feedback and evaluations to Assignments submissions: https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/le/assignments/instructor/add_feedback_evaluations.htm From…

editing_images_using_apps

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Changing Image Size Sometimes, you may find that you need to change the dimensions of an image to better fit within your portfolio. To resize an image, you can use photo editing software, such as Pixlr (free) or Photoshop. The process is generally the same for both.

email

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:22:54 -0400

start Avenue Mail Vendor Documentation https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/semester_start/-/instructor/faq_email.htm Avenue Specifics How does mail work in Avenue to Learn? Avenue Mail is now currently configured to accept incoming and outgoing mail within Avenue - so that means that if you send e-mail to and from your Avenue Mail address from Gmail, Hotmail or your McMaster e-mail, it will arrive.

embedding_a_portfolio_within_a_portfolio

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Embedding a Project Within a Portfolio If you have a separate PebblePad project (such as a portfolio, page, or blog), you can integrate it into the portfolio you are currently working on. (Additionally, if you have a portfolio that is already shared online that you want to link to, you can copy its

embedding_videos_into_portfolios

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Embedding Videos Into Portfolios Currently, Pebble+ only supports videos from YouTube and personal files. To embed videos, click on the “+ Add Content” button at the top of the page. Then press either on the the camera block (to upload videos from your personal files) or the YouTube icon (to upload videos from YouTube).

exporting_existing_portfolio_pages_as_pdf

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Exporting Existing Portfolio Pages as PDF In addition to sharing your project online, you can also save it as an offline PDF file, which you can then print or share with others. 1. Open your project and select “I want to…” in the upper right-hand corner. Choose the “Print” option.

exporting_files_as_pdf_and_other_formats_to_use_in_a_portfolio

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Exporting Files as PDF and Other Formats to Use in a Portfolio Saving a written document or image file as a PDF will allow it to be viewed by all users on the internet, regardless of the software they have installed. This also allows you to present your work publicly without allowing it to be edited by others.

exporting_files_as_pdf_to_use_in_a_portfolio

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Exporting Files as PDF and Other Formats to use in a Portfolio Saving a written document or image file as a PDF will allow it to be viewed by all users on the internet, regardless of the software they have installed. This also allows you to present your work publicly without allowing it to be edited by others.

faq

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:23:29 -0400

start FAQ Vendor Documentation How do I setup the FAQ tool in Avenue to Learn? https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/le/faq/instructor/faq_intro_1.htm Avenue Specifics We don't see this tool being used very often at McMaster, however, it can be helpful especially in large classes if you want to avoid students e-mailing you the same question multiple times. You can use this tool to provide information about your course, method of contacting you, and other expectations you have from the…

formatting_text

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Formatting Text You can format the text in a text block to highlight or organize certain content. This includes making the text bold, italicized, changing its font, changing its color, adding links or creating bullet points. To do so, double click the text to highlight it. A formatting bar will appear with formatting options for the selected text.

fundamentals_of_avenue_to_learn

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:18:42 -0400

start Avenue Fundamentals Welcome to the Fundamentals of Avenue to Learn workshop. This is a blended workshop - meaning that before you attend the in-person session, you will have viewed the resources on this page, tried some of these tasks in a course shell and then attended our face-to-face working session where you will put what you've learned into practice. We strongly encourage you to bring materials that you might use for your course to the session, that way you will be able to use t…

groups

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:23:37 -0400

start Groups Vendor Documentation How do I manage groups online? https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/le/groups/instructor/groups_intro.htm How to create groups: Group enrollment options: Avenue Specifics Creating groups will allow you to release content, assignment folders, quizzes, etc to a specific group of students. The most used case scenario in Avenue is setting up groups for group project work using the Assignments tool.

homepages

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:18:53 -0400

start Avenue Homepages and Widgets Welcome to the Avenue to Learn Homepages and Widgets workshop. This is a blended workshop - meaning that before you attend the in-person session, you will have viewed the resources on this page, tried some of these tasks in a course shell and then attended our face-to-face working session where you will put what you've learned into practice. We strongly encourage you to bring materials that you might use for your course to the session, that way you will be a…

how_to_regrade_a_question_in_a_quiz_on_avenue

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:28:08 -0400

start Regrading a Quiz If you have manually created quiz questions and used them in a quiz, you might find that upon review, those questions were not worded fairly, or contain errors. To fix this, you'll have to fix the question as well as re-mark grades.

import_export_copy_components

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:20:55 -0400

start Import/Export/Copy Components The Import/Export/Copy Components tool is used to either copy your course from one semester's course shell to the next semester's, or utilized to export your course to a .zip file on your computer. Vendor Documentation

importing_learning_portfolios_from_d2l

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Importing Learning Portfolios from D2L If you have created portfolio presentations in D2L (McMaster's previous learning portfolio tool), you may wish to transfer them over to PebblePad. While there is no direct way to directly transfer and edit a presentation, it's still possible to carry over all its elements, such as images and text. These elements can then be uploaded to PebblePad and arranged in a new project.

intelligent_agents

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:27:16 -0400

start Intelligent Agents What is the Intelligent Agents tool? The Intelligent Agents tool monitors an org unit to find activity that matches criteria that you set. The criteria that the agents search for are login activity, course activity, and release conditions in Brightspace Learning Environment.

learning_outcomes

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:25:14 -0400

start Learning Outcomes Vendor Documentation Avenue Specifics Effective Pedagogical Practices ---------- For questions or concerns, Avenue support is available from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at (905) 525-9140 ext. 23757 or by completing the intake form located at

learning_portfolio

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

start Learning Portfolio Vendor documentation https://documentation.desire2learn.com/en/ePortfolio Avenue Specific - How do I access the Learning Portfolio? http://avenue.mcmaster.ca/help/docs/accessing_your_portfolio.pdf http://avenue.mcmaster.ca/help/docs/exploring_dashboard.pdf - Why is the Learning Portfolio Important? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5c4_FcfK6-0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vp-AE3ecZM - How do I add items to my Learning Portfolio? http://avenue.mcmaster.c…

login_issues

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:20:09 -0400

start I can't login to Avenue If you're unable to login to Avenue, it could be related to one of the issues below. Your macid has expired If you receive the following error, your macid has expired. You will need to contact the University Technology Services (UTS) at uts@mcmaster.ca or by phone at 905-525-9140 x24357 to reactivate your macid.

manage_dates

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:24:23 -0400

start Vendor Documentation Refer to documentation from vendor * On the navbar, click Course Admin. * Click Manage Dates. * Select the check box of the items for which you want to bulk edit dates. * Click Bulk Edit Dates. * In the Bulk Edit Dates

most_frequent_questions

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:21:10 -0400

start Here are some of the most frequently asked questions. 1. Modules or images not showing up? Try using other web-browsers. Try enabling flash on your web browser by following steps listed on the link provided - 2. Instructor or faculty member request for a new course shell

news

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:21:55 -0400

start Announcements The Announcements tool is a system widget located on your course homepage. It is used as a method of communicating with your students to relay messages, important events, and other updates. Vendor Documentation https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/le/announcements/learner/announcements_intro_1.htm How do I add an announcement?

notifications

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:27:24 -0400

start How to Setup Notifications Avenue to Learn is capable of setting up e-mail or SMS (text) notifications. This process is an opt-in process where students select which courses and which aspects of each course they wish to receive notifications. D2L has put together a video that shows you how to enable and control notifications.

online_rooms

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

start Online Rooms We are currently using webex, as our synchronous communication solution. Support wiki can be found at https://wiki.mcmaster.ca/webex/ Vendor Documentation Avenue Specifics Effective Pedagogical Practices Please let us know if you have any pedagogical input for this tool.

pebblepad_help_wiki

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Welcome to the PebblePad at McMaster University wiki. This evolving site will serve as a place for us to share best practices, how-to's and other information about using PebblePad to its best. Check back as it will be evolving over time. For support requests, or a consultation on how you would like to use PebblePad e-mail: support.lp@cll.mcmaster.ca

peer_feedback

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:27:41 -0400

Peer feedback in Avenue At this point in time, the system does not have a very comprehensive way of facilitating peer feedback. We are currently working on an integration with Wiggio (), a tool that allows for work in groups. ---------- For questions or concerns, Avenue support is available from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at (905) 525-9140 ext. 23757 or by completing the intake form located at

presentation_tool_in_the_learning_portfolio

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Presentations in the Learning Portfolio With Presentations, you have a series of steps that are not immediately intuitive on how to create the presentation. Once the process is understood, the construction phase can be straight forward, however there are still too many clicks to complete this task. We are currently working with D2L, the vendor of Avenue and the Learning Portfolio, to address these issues for September 2015.

protocols_for_3rd_party_integrations

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 13:46:31 -0400

start Protocols for 3rd Party Integrations If there is interest in a 3rd party tool to be integrated into Avenue to Learn, there are some concerns that should be taken into consideration before moving forward - Privacy and Accessibility being at the forefront.

publisher_and_other_tool_integrations

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:25:32 -0400

start Publisher and Other Third Party Tools Integrations As of April 2019, Avenue to Learn is currently integrated with Echo360, Pearson MyLabs, Cengage MindLinks, i>Clicker Cloud, MacMillan, and McGraw Hill Connect. Publisher Integrations If you wish to connect your course to electronic textbook resources through Pearson MyLabs or McGraw Hill Connect, speak to your publisher representative, then contact Avenue Support to facilitate the connection. Typically these connections take 7 - 10 da…

pulse_app

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:27:08 -0400

start Pulse App Vendor Documentation Brightspace Pulse is a mobile app that can help learners stay connected and on track with their courses in Brightspace Learning Environment. It provides one easy view of course calendars, readings, assignments, evaluations, grades, and Announcements. The app can help learners make better decisions about how to handle workload, when to submit assignments, and when to prepare for tests. Real-time alerts can let learners know when classes are canceled, rooms…

quiz_improvement_needs

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 10:30:11 -0400

Quiz improvement needs We have suggested to the vendor the following improvements/features to the quizzing tool in Avenue: * Branching logic * CSV statistics output * The ability to not assign any marks to a specific question If you have any other suggestions on improving the Quizzes tool, please let us know!

quizzes_and_question_library

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:24:39 -0400

start Quizzes Vendor Documentation There are two parts of a Quiz delivered through Avenue to Learn, the Quiz and the Question Library. Think of the Quiz as the collection of questions a student answers and gets assessed, whereas the Question Library is every single question you could possibly ask. While the quiz is useful for assessing many different types of questions, it does not tend to handle math questions with ease. It may be easier to use an external tool for math questions.

removing_background_from_an_image_for_upload_to_pebblepad

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Removing Background From an Image for Upload to PebblePad Sometimes you may want to upload an image that has its background removed. This makes only the prominent or foreground objects present in the image against a blank background.

renaming_a_portfolio_page

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Renaming a portfolio page To rename a page, click on the cog icon on the tab of the desired page. You can then highlight the current title of the page and change it, pressing the “Confirm” button to save or “Cancel” to revert to the previous name.

reordering_pages_in_a_portfolio

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Reordering Pages in a Portfolio Once you have created several different pages in your portfolio, you can change the order in which they are arranged and viewed. 1. Make sure you are viewing the page you wish to reorder. 2. Click on “Properties” in the top right-hand corner. A panel will slide out from the right with two headings: “Block” and “Page”. Click on the “Page” heading.

resizing_images

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Resizing images Once an image has been uploaded, you can resize it to fit the page better. Do this by clicking and dragging the Resize option in the bottom right-hand corner of the block.

reusing_existing_portfolio_assets_and_pages

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Reusing Existing Portfolio Assets When you have multiple projects (such as portfolios, blogs, or pages), you can reuse assets or pages across projects. In other words, you can reuse parts from one portfolio in another. Reusing Portfolio Assets Whenever you upload an asset (a video, an image, or other type of file) to use in a PebblePad project, it's automatically saved to the Asset Store. So the next time you choose an image for an image block, you can immediately choose from all the image as…

reusing_existing_portfolio_pages

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

role_list

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 13:15:46 -0400

start * TA 1 = equivalent to instructor but can only see their own sections * TA 2 = equivalent to student * TA 3 = a TA that is responsible for grading papers, quizzes * TA 4 = a TA that is responsible for using the grades tool only * TA 5

role_switch

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:20:41 -0400

start 'View as' functionality Using the 'View as' feature can change your role (virtually) from Instructor (or Course Developer) to another role, depending on your current role. Vendor documentation Nothing at this time. Avenue Specific How do I see things as a Student?

rubric

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:24:59 -0400

start Rubrics Vendor Documentation How to create a rubric: https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/semester_start/-/instructor/faq_rubrics.htm Creating Analytic (Multi Level) Rubrics: Creating Holistic Rubrics: Add a Rubric to a Discussion Topic: Avenue Specifics Nothing at this time. Effective Pedagogical Practices Please let us know if you have any pedagogical input for this tool.

sharing

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Sharing With PebblePad, it's possible to share all your projects (such as portfolios and blogs) with others for them to view. For example, you can share a portfolio with associates for them to provide feedback, or you can share it with potential employers. Some projects may be shared for grading. All created projects are private until you choose to share them.

surveys

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:24:10 -0400

Surveys The Surveys tool allows you to create surveys for your students that can be anonymous or not. It provides statistics (both class and individual) and the most popular use for it is course evaluations. Vendor documentation https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/le/surveys/learner/surveys_intro_1.htm Tutorial on how to create a survey:

turnitin

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Turnitin Vendor Documentation Avenue Specifics Setting up Originality checking in Avenue: http://avenue.mcmaster.ca/help/docs/originality_checking.pdf Effective Pedagogical Practices

updates

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:18:23 -0400

start August 2017 Update Avenue to Learn Changes - August 7, 2017 On August 7, 2017, Avenue to Learn experienced a visual upgrade. This upgrade resulted in zero downtime. For more information about the upgrade, please see this document - April 2017 Update

user_progress

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:27:01 -0400

start User Progress Vendor Documentation User Progress https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/le/classlist/instructor/check_user_progress.htm Avenue Specifics Effective Pedagogical Practices ---------- For questions or concerns, Avenue support is available from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at (905) 525-9140 ext. 23757 or by completing the intake form located at

using_action_plans

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Using Action Plans Action Plans can help you to determine and lay out the necessary steps to succeed in an activity. For example, if you're having trouble finishing an essay, you can use an Action Plan to plan out what you will accomplish on a given day and what resources you will use to do so (such as libraries, colleagues etc.)

using_activity_logs

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Using Activity Logs Activity Logs are resources for tracking progress in your activities. You can set target hours or points that you then reach by uploading assets and logging the hours or points for each asset. You can also use Activity Logs to track physical activity. There are several ways to do this.

using_creative_commons_for_licensing

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Using Creative Commons Licenses When working in PebblePad, you may wish to use external resources such as images to enhance your project (such as a portfolio). When doing so, it's best to attribute the resource used to the original author to avoid copyright infringement. A Creative Commons license allows you to freely use and distribute copyrighted work with appropriate attribution.

using_creative_commons_licenses

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Using Creative Commons Licenses When working in PebblePad, you may wish to use external works, such as images, to enhance your project (ex. portfolio). When doing so, it's best to attribute the works you use to the original author to avoid copyright infringement. Works with a Creative Commons license allow you to use them as long as you provide appropriate attribution and follow the author's intention for the use of their work. Types of lic…

using_pebblepocket

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Using PebblePocket PebblePocket is an iOS and Android app for smartphones and tablets. Its primary function is to not act as a replacement of the desktop PebblePad, but rather as a system to capture and upload assets for use in the desktop version.

video_note

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:23:14 -0400

start Video Note Video Note is a feature that allows you to record a three minute video directly from any computer through your webcam. Please note, that Video Note uses Flash technology to capture and broadcast, so it is not fully accessible to students who are using many assistive devices.

video_play_in_avenue

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:36:32 -0400

Video Play in Avenue When uploading videos in Avenue, there are some users who have issues playing those videos on their computers. Some video files do not work with certain browsers due to the different ways each browser plays videos and due to compatibility issues.

what_can_avenue_do

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:19:28 -0400

start What Can Avenue Do? Get Started Are you looking for the basics to help you get started with building fully online or blended courses in your Avenue to Learn site? Navigation knowing where to find the things you need to build your course site: