Author: kerrig2

Burnout is a common problem for both students and instructors. The APA Dictionary of Psychology defines burnout as physical, emotional, or mental exhaustion accompanied by decreased motivation, lowered performance, and negative attitudes toward oneself and others. It results from performing at a high level, leading to stress and tension, especially from extreme and prolonged physical […]

AI is a complex and ever-changing element of high education and teaching, especially when it comes to online courses. Today’s blog focuses on several strategies for developing AI-resistant assessments and increasing student motivation for online coursework. Whether you are revising assessments to discourage AI use or simply interested in learning more about strategies to helps […]

The Office of Digital Learning and Technology is excited to announce that three DSA courses have received Quality Matters (QM) certifications! These courses are: These courses underwent a vigorous review process, guided by the ODLT team. QM-reviewed courses are expected to meet expectations involving learning objectives, assessments, instructional materials, and accessibility. Analytics Bootcamp DSA/MGT 8280 […]

There are many ways to create a welcoming Canvas course for your learners, from building instructor presence to organizing your instructional materials. Today’s blog focuses on some practical tips to make your Canvas course inclusive to a wide variety of learners. First Impressions First impressions are an important part of a Canvas course. Uploading a […]

Turnitin is a popular academic integrity tool for monitoring potential plagiarism in student writing. Turnitin is a plagiarism-detection tool that can be easily integrated with Canvas and creates a convenient report for each student submission. Turnitin’s interface has changed within Canvas, but is still easy to use in your fall courses. This blog will cover […]

Student collaboration can be a valuable part of any learning experience. Whether you are teaching a synchronous online course or seeking asynchronous student collaboration options in Canvas, there are a variety of synchronous and asynchronous tools you can utilize to get students working together and learning from each other. These online tools can help make […]