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Quick Tip: Manually Mark Discussion as Read in Canvas

Posted: February 18, 2019 | Last Modified: April 9, 2020 Leave a Comment

By default, Canvas marks discussions as read as you scroll by them. Sometimes this can create confusion if Canvas marks that you've read a reply, when actually you have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Online Teaching, Tools & Technology Tagged With: Canvas, Discussion, Quick Tips

Canvas Notification Settings: Our Recommendations

Posted: November 29, 2018 | Last Modified: July 15, 2021 Leave a Comment

Notifications are messages triggered by different activities in your Canvas course(s). You can choose to receive each type of notification immediately, as a daily or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tools & Technology Tagged With: Canvas, Instructor, Notifications

Participate in Discussions the Right Way to Increase Student Learning

Posted: October 20, 2018 | Last Modified: October 8, 2018 Leave a Comment

Discussion boards are the best way for online students and faculty to interact with each other asynchronously. When instructors are involved, students know whether they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Online Teaching Tagged With: Discussion

Use Small Group Discussions to Connect your Students

Posted: September 27, 2018 | Last Modified: October 1, 2018 Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Course Design Tagged With: Discussion

Student Responsibilities in an Online Class

Posted: September 4, 2018 | Last Modified: August 24, 2021 1 Comment

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...]

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Give Students Some Choice

Posted: July 11, 2018 | Last Modified: November 8, 2018 Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Course Design, Online Teaching Tagged With: Assessment, Discussion, Instructor

Discussion Best Practices

Posted: May 31, 2018 | Last Modified: March 18, 2022 Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Course Design, Online Teaching Tagged With: Design Fundamentals, Discussion, Instructor, Learning Objectives

Talk to Your Students About the Academic Code of Conduct 

Posted: March 14, 2018 | Last Modified: July 18, 2022 Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Online Teaching Tagged With: Academic Integrity, Instructor

Forming a More Perfect Rubric

Posted: March 8, 2018 | Last Modified: May 19, 2021 Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Course Design, Online Teaching Tagged With: Instructor, Rubrics

Quick Tip: Tech Troubles Got You Down?

Posted: September 13, 2017 | Last Modified: April 9, 2020 Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Tools & Technology Tagged With: Instructor, Quick Tips, Student, Troubleshooting

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Through the partnerships we form with our instructors, we develop engaging and interactive online courses. Here you’ll find ideas on course design informed by the latest research and teaching strategies that build community and instructor presence. We’ll also we share our experiences with technology, with Canvas, and with administering our online educational programs.

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