One of the most important learner-instructor interactions occurs when instructors leave feedback. Think of online students as plants. Plants need light and water to grow. … [Read more...]
Quick Tip: Managing Group Enrollments
Small groups are great for online courses, but they do require a little babysitting on the part of the instructor. There are two types of group enrollments: auto enroll … [Read more...]
Turnitin: Enforcement or Learning Tool?
You’ve assigned a final project and told your students they must submit original work and cite their outside sources. When its enabled, Turnitin will analyze those 30 … [Read more...]
Tips for Improved Video Resolution
When producing videos for classes, especially instructional / demonstration videos, getting a resolution for both the embedded and full screen versions without too much … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Use Video in Your Online Course
Did you know using short videos in your online course is one of the best ways to build community and increase student learning? Research shows that short, … [Read more...]
Quiz Tip: Viewing Quiz Attempts
Students may tell you that they were having technical issues connecting to a quiz, but you want more than just their word. It is not always possible to verify these … [Read more...]
Recycling Old Announcements
Some announcements perfectly capture what you’re trying to say about a concept or an assignment, and you know you will want to use that item again in the future. So, what … [Read more...]
Quick Tip: Contacting Support
To receive quicker service when contacting the UW MBA Consortium for technical support (BIZHELP@uwec.edu or 715.836.6020), please provide the following: your name … [Read more...]
Quick Tip: Your Canvas Profile
Your Canvas profile is available to your classmates on the People tab. The information you provide in your profile gives your fellow students and your instructor the … [Read more...]
How Could Everyone Get That Wrong?
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, multiple choice quizzes have their place and you may find yourself using them. The nice thing about them is that they grade automatically. Even … [Read more...]