Following the changes that most institutions implemented to address the need for remote instruction and the changing student and instructor expectations around flexibility, modality and appropriate use of in-person time, many are exploring blended learning as the future of the university. The potential for high-quality learning experiences that make the best use of time, space,…
Badging and micro-credentialing are becoming more prevalent in the professional world, not just in computer science. Digital badges can also be used as an innovative curriculum design model for any course or content area. Badges can be used to identify the skills students have developed in a particular course or program and provide evidence of…
"How can faculty and instructional designers address misconceptions about online learning as they transition from reactivity to proactivity following the COVID-19 pandemic?" In March 2020, the shift to online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic occurred quickly, leaving many higher education institutions with just a weekend to prepare. The result was Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI),…
This Quality Matters webinar will cover the results of the CHLOE 7 Survey, which investigated how institutions are supporting students, faculty, and staff to provide online learning now and in the future, when chief online officers project that nearly all their students will be participating in at least some online learning. Presented by Richard…
With so much technology available to educators, it can be difficult to determine which to use. In this session, attendees will explore some of the most wanted technology tips from across the Google, Canvas, and Apple (iOS and macOS) platforms. These tips can help maximize your daily productivity and create more effective and efficient teaching…
Discussion Boards are a popular way to assess students in an online learning environment. These spaces are designed for conversation among students and faculty alike. Many students have not been taught how to participate in an asynchronous learning environment, this includes creating meaningful discussion posts. This session will cover how to make them more engaging,…
Adult learners have an abundance of knowledge and experience that can be shared. How do you tap into their skillset and make the most of peer support? In this session, we'll look at how to design collaborative activities and group exercises into your online classroom experiences using Zoom breakout rooms. We'll explore how to take…
New approaches to course design, whether face-to-face, hybrid, or online, are challenging colleges and universities to change, think, and do things differently. Teesside University in collaboration with Jisc UK have developed a Digital Learning Design Framework and Toolkit. The toolkit has three ambitions to nurture excellence and creativity and strengthen resilience in learning design principles…
Writing rubrics doesn’t need to be a daunting task. The initial investment in time pays off when it cuts the time for grading of each individual assignment, as well as provides students the feedback they need to improve their learning. With Elentra, rubrics can be created that speed up the workflow for grading for the…
Educating during the pandemic forced everyone to leverage technology and make major changes to their teaching strategies. David Betancourt, DMA, shares his experiences of teaching during the pandemic and poses questions to reflect on, such as: What did we learn about our teaching during this change in instructional learning? What could we take from the…