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Harmonize

Harmonize

Overview:

Harmonize is an innovative discussion-based platform designed to transform your online classroom experience. It caters to both instructors and students, aiming to enrich engagement, improve comprehension, and foster vibrant discussions that encompass every learner.  This quick start guide provides an overview of Harmonize’s features and offers tips on how to integrate this powerful tool into your course effectively. 

Engage Every Student

Harmonize revolutionizes the way instructors and their students interact within Canvas. , offering tools to ensure every learner’s voice is heard:

  1. Dynamic Discussion Boards: Create discussion boards to centralize the conversation around the course content. Students can articulate their thoughts and responses through text, audio, or video, catering to diverse learning and communication preferences. 
  2. Interactive Polls: Instantly gauge student understanding and interests by creating poll assignments with Harmonize. This real-time feedback can be used to perform check-ins with your students or to create unique learning experiences. 
  3. PDF Annotation Assignments: Engage students with hands-on learning by using this assignment type to encourage active reading and detailed analysis. 

Milestones

Harmonize distinguishes itself with its innovative Milestone feature, a powerful tool designed to enhance student interaction and accountability. This feature empowers instructors to set the pace for discussions by setting multiple due dates and providing clear timelines for student participation. 

More Information:

Want to learn more about Harmonize? Take a look at the Getting to Know Harmonize Resource Guide for more information. 

Hungry for more?

Please check out our website for more details about course and support services. For any other questions please contact onlinefaculty@vcu.edu