By Arlene Joanna Mendoza-MoranWhen we think of blogs, memories of early internet diaries may come to mind. However, the evolution of this writing genre has given it limitless... |Academic Technology, Moodle
By Yiling ChappelowOverview Intelliboard is a powerful data visualization tool that gives you user-friendly reports about Moodle data. Intelliboard takes information about your online courses from Moodle... |Academic Technology, Moodle
By Yiling ChappelowAn effective instructional video effectively communicates information and knowledge to its audience in a clear and engaging manner. There are several key elements that can... |Communication
By Jill AndersonWhat are mid-semester check-ins? Mid-semester is a great time to check in with your students in order to make any adjustments or course corrections based... |Communication
By Jill AndersonHumanizing your course means taking intentional steps to create a human connection with and between learners in your course. Contrast this to learners interacting only... |Academic Technology, Communication
By Ms Kerri Brown ParkerWhiteboarding is a well-established active learning practice used in many classrooms. Students and instructors can use in-classroom whiteboards to brainstorm, create connections between ideas, draw... |Academic Technology, Creating Content
By Yiling ChappelowOverview Are you looking to create videos to enhance your course and improve the learning experience for your students? Panopto is an all-inclusive video management... |Academic Technology, Communication, Course Design
By Jill AndersonStudents must engage in their courses in order to learn. But what, exactly, do we mean by “student engagement?” And what teaching practices and strategies... |Communication, Course Design
By Arlene Joanna Mendoza-MoranFirst impressions make a big difference in the online classroom. How can you ensure that your online learners feel welcome in the class and that... |Academic Technology, Communication
By Jill AndersonHow can you promote active learning and help keep your students engaged during your course meeting in Zoom? What tools are available? How do you... |Academic Technology, Assessment, Communication
By Ms Kerri Brown ParkerGreat teachers understand that learning is a conversation, not a monologue. – Sir Ken Robinson Simple and quick, real-time assessments and check-ins are excellent tools... |Communication, Course Design
By Jennifer TagsoldActive learning is an approach that engages students in the learning process, and is often thought of as an alternative to conventional lectures. Commonly accepted... |Academic Technology, Assessment, Communication
By Jennifer TagsoldInstructor and peer feedback have a profound effect on the quality of student learning. When teaching online, it is important to foster both learner-instructor interaction... |Communication
By Jakia Khan SalamNetiquette is the term used to describe the special set of rules for online communication. Because students in the online learning environment are unable to... |Communication
By Jakia Khan SalamDiscussion Forums play a key role in online learning. When used effectively, they can provide many learning benefits that do not always occur in the...