Category: Clemson Online Events

Teaching over Zoom can be challenging for any instructor. Students often choose Zoom classes for their flexibility. They can attend from anywhere, skip the commute, fit class around work or family obligations, and sometimes rewatch recorded sessions when it’s time to study. That convenience comes with a cost, though. Without the structure of a physical […]

Defining Accessibility Accessibility is the practice of designing content, spaces, products, and experiences so that everyone can use them, including people with disabilities. In the digital space, accessibility is “designing better user experiences for everyone by first improving the user experience of persons with disabilities,” according to Accessibility Coordinator, Michelle Tutin. As instructors, we must […]

Mark your calendars and join the Office of Digital Learning and Technology for our Canvas Accessibility Week! These sessions will help you improve digital accessibility in your courses and incorporate accessible best practices into your pedagogy. Register for one or more of our accessibility-themed presentations and workshops to learn more about accessibility pedagogy, accessibility technology, […]

Do you wanted to make your Canvas course more appealing and clear for students to navigate? Today, we will cover simple strategies and handy templates you can use to make your Canvas pages and assessments consistent and effective. Specifically, we will cover using icons, buttons, banners, and customizable templates to make your Canvas course clear […]

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 higher 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 […]

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 […]

The Office of Digital Learning and Technology’s Fall 2026 Online Instructional Development Calendar is live! Training sessions include a wide variety of topics. Our Quick Hits sessions will help you learn about online teaching tools at Clemson, while our Presentations and Workshop Wednesdays cover best practices for online learning and accessibility. Check out some of […]

We are excited and proud to announce the completion of our QM Cohort for 2025-2026! We are very proud of the eight instructors who submitted a course for a full QM review, completed a rigorous training course, and adapted their teaching materials for accessibility. We would like to congratulate the following instructors who have completed […]