The following illustration provides a visual way to organize the numerous tools available in Connect.
Course Content
Connect has a wide variety of tools that allow you to create, organize and distribute course materials
- Create, update and deliver course materials quickly and easily
- Easily and effectively link to multimedia resources on the Web
- Make course resources accessible anywhere, anytime with controlled access
Communicate & Collaborate
Connect has a wide variety of tools that enhance communication and collaboration
- Engage students by encouraging reflection and critical thinking through discussions of course materials and concepts
- Expand your classroom by reaching out of your course to notify students about new materials, issues and upcoming assignments
- Provide work areas for group projects and collaboration
- Manage discussion, blog, wiki and journal activities
- Contact students using email, messages and announcements
Assess Student Learning
Connect has a variety of tools that allow you to create, assign and grade assignments and assessments
- Deliver, and grade individual and group assignments
- Deliver assessments with a wide variety of question types that are automatically graded
- Provide students with rich, rapid feedback to enhance learning
Course Management
Connect has a number of tools to help you manage your course
- Grade, post and maintain grades in a secure and Grade Centre environment
- Stay current with Early Warning notifications about potential issues that arise
- Access student participation and achievement information using the Performance Dashboard
- Manage student submissions using the Needs Grading Smart View
- Release enhanced or remedial materials based on performance
