Wednesday, February 13, 2013

EdCanvas

Check out EdCanvas!

I can use EdCanvas a number of ways. One of which is to for presentations in my classes. I can easily show my work, supporting multimedia and sources via EdCanvas. Another way I can use EdCanvas is in trainings. Usually I am training adults about a software or system they have to use. With EdCanvas I can have slides with information such as tips, tricks or benefits and also have easy access to the tool itself by using the url feature. Then afterwards I can share my canvas with them so that they can use it for reference after the training.

I think others will find it to be really useful knowing that they can input their old material into the canvas and just add supporting elements. Then being able to share it with either their students, staff or colleagues after is a really great feature.

One of the great things about EdCanvas is that it can be widely used in face-to-face settings and online, due to its play canvas feature, no navigation is really needed.

Feel free to share this canvas with your staff or colleauges by selecting the + button on the right side. There you will have several methods of sharing this canvas, e.g. email, Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. If you choose to share this canvas it might be beneficial to have a few follow up options. You can simply send out a survey and share the results with the group that participated. Or give the users some time to play with EdCanvas on their own, and have a face to face collaboration of likes, dislikes and usages of the tools. It would be ideal to have someone who is familiar with tool be there to answer questions. Otherwise as a group you can gather your questions and concerns and report them to EdCanvas. Be sure to check out EdCanvas' blog. They post tips and tricks and often tutorials made by educators like you.

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