[ARCHIVED] What to include in Module Introduction (4th grade)

[david_massengil]

1st year of going virtual here.  Looking at various pages in the Canvas Commons, it's difficult to know what to include in a course introduction module, especially for elementary students.  Where's the balance of too much information vs. too little?  Here's what I have so far:

• Introduction
  • Teacher Info & Communication Policy
  • Class Info
    • Grading Scale
    • Working Syllabus
  • Getting Started (shows how Canvas works, maybe some videos)
    • Instructions on discussion boards
    • Setting up profile, et.  
  • Tips for successful online learning
    • Commit to schedule
    • Commit to online class community (discussion boards)
    • Netiquette video
    • Digital Citizenship

Anything I'm missing?  I'm expecting to put a video and/or graphic representations for as much as possible to accommodate learners.  Should I put a quiz up?  Discussion board for students to introduce themselves?

Thanks in advance.

[dlourcey]

@David, nice thoughts here. I like what you are anticipating for your Intro module. I do think putting a Discussion in that intro module is practical. It helps build community in your classroom. Having a quiz that assessments whether they engaged with the intro module is practical as well.