Positive social interactions and a feeling of connectedness are basic human needs, even online. Students are conscious of how connected they feel with others in their … [Read more...]
Student Responsibilities in an Online Class
This document outlines students’ responsibilities in Consortium and Alliance online courses in Canvas. For additional tips on using the Canvas, view the online guides for … [Read more...]
Give Students Some Choice
Allowing students a choice in the topic they want to discuss grants them autonomy in their learning, which can be motivating, improve performance, and provide a more … [Read more...]
Discussion Best Practices
Discussions are a key part in many online courses. If we want students to demonstrate high levels of thinking in discussions, we need to ask questions that are designed … [Read more...]
Talk to Your Students About the Academic Code of Conduct
Talk about the Code of Conduct with your students. Research has indicated that the mere presence of an honor code in an online course can improve integrity by helping … [Read more...]
Forming a More Perfect Rubric
Rubrics are ultimately a communication tool with students that in many forms. They give students a clear picture of what you’re looking for in an assignment and give you … [Read more...]
Tech Troubles Got You Down?
Technology is a wonderful tool, but it doesn’t always work as expected. If you’re encountering problems with your online course, here are three troubleshooting tips you … [Read more...]
What Makes for a Successful Group Activity?
As we know, not all group work is created equal. Some results in achieving the learning goal; some results in frustration. What elements contribute to successful group … [Read more...]
Tips for Successful Group Work
In an old YouTube video on how to do a forward flip (on the ground), the instructor started by saying “First, you must be fully committed to it.” That advice also applies … [Read more...]
Academic Integrity by Design
The article “The New Cheating Economy,” published in The Chronicle of Higher Education (2016), tells the story of two Western Carolina University professors who set up a … [Read more...]
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