[ARCHIVED] University Policies prompt in Canvas

[kari]

I have a question in regards of how other universities push out their university policies other than being required on the course syllabus. Administration is fearful that a syllabus can be lengthy and that students might not get to the information that is in the policies.  UNR is now looking into other methods of students getting to the policies/acknowledging them. 

Is it possible to have prompts, like the Term of Use for new users, to be deployed every semester? 

Thank you in advanced to any suggestions or input!!!!

[kona]

 @kari , sorry that your question has sat here with no response for so long! Have you been able to figure anything out on how to do this? My guess is that it’s possible, but would require some back end programming. Because of this I’m going to share this with the https://community.canvaslms.com/groups/canvas-developers?sr=search&searchId=79f6d95c-c0b8-4641-951e-...‌ group in the Community to see if they can help. 

[robotcars]

Kari,

I've been struggling to respond without more detail.

Can you define Prompt? I'm trying to think of how intrusive or annoying a prompt might be to push a student to content if they haven't met the minimum requirements. Which may depend on UNR's threshold for ensuring compliance.

Could you enroll all semester students into an Orientation type course and require them to read and complete some prerequisites, assignment, and quizzes around your policies? Make the course available just before each semester and conclude it 2 weeks into the semester? A quick search shows numerous discussions for orientation courses, maybe just adapt those for your policies.

Additionally...

• You could use the course to determine how much time students spend in the course (course People shows time spent by students for Teacher and Admin roles)
• The API or Canvas Data can be used to compile lists of students who haven't completed it, for notification or email purposes. Send emails weekly to students who haven't finished.
• The API could be used to check if a student has satisfied the requirements of that course, and JavaScript could be used to Prompt the student when they start a session in Canvas... Every day, Weekly, an Alert after they submit assignments.

The last two suggestions would require development from someone on your staff.

[stuart_ryan]

Hi  @kari ,

Robert has asked some interesting questions (and provided a couple of options) which I would also echo. It would be great to hear more about what you are trying you achieve.

The other question I would add, is are you more referring to learning and assessment policies, or IT type policies (or both)?

Look forward to hearing from you!

Stuart