By Jill AndersonPlanning an assignment or project to be completed by a group of students can raise lots of questions and concerns for an instructor: How should... |Academic Technology, Assessment
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 ChappelowIntelliboard is a powerful data visualization tool that gives you user-friendly reports about Moodle data. Intelliboard takes information about your online courses from Moodle and... |Academic Technology, Creating Content
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 AndersonMid-semester is a great time to check in with your students in order to make any adjustments or course corrections based on feedback from them.... |
By Jill Anderson“Human connection is the antidote for the emotional disruption that prevents many students from performing to their full potential and in online courses, creating that... |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, 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 Jill AndersonGreat teachers understand that learning is a conversation, not a monologue. Real-time assessments and check-ins spark conversation with your students, preventing your class from being... |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 can play a key role in online learning. When used effectively, they can provide many learning benefits including: enhanced critical thinking, more thoughtful...