What is it? Capture is the new video recording software that allows you to create screen and webcam recordings. You can use this software for presentations, video … [Read more...]
Reflecting on the Course through an Online Protocol Discussion
When they work, online discussions provide students with transformative experiences. They require students to think critically about a topic, delve deeply and explore … [Read more...]
The Course Wrap Up
You’ve spent weeks teaching a course, and the final week is here. You figure your students are busy preparing for their final project or exam, and the last thing they … [Read more...]
Overcommunicate with Skill
Said it once? Said it twice? Say it again! Overcommunication is especially important in an online course. Communicate using multiple methods (e.g., announcements, … [Read more...]
Welcome them with a Note
Imagine you are taking an online course for the very first time. You get logged in and you enter the course, now what do you do? When you logged into this course for … [Read more...]
The Importance of Announcements
Announcements are a primary means of establishing instructor presence in a course. This is the place where you can bring in your teaching expertise--your personal … [Read more...]
Discussions and Instructor Presence
There is a lot of variation in how the instructor participates in discussions—especially small group discussions. Here we will discuss some of our most common types of … [Read more...]
Making the Most of Your First Few Weeks
It's that time of year again! Eager students are figuring out who you are and what they're going to learn in your course. You're reading and meaningfully responding their … [Read more...]
Tips for Maintaining Presence
The following are all suggestions for maintaining instructor presence in an online course. Post announcements at least 2-3 times per week. Use announcements to post … [Read more...]
Online Interactions
Communication. This is the number one concern we hear from instructors who are new to the online environment -- that they will not be able to communicate with their … [Read more...]