Category: Clemson Online Promotion

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 […]

Join us at Clemson Online for the 2026 edition of the New Instructor Conference! This year’s New Instructor Conference will be held on Thursday, August 13th. This conference is designed for new instructors with no Canvas experience and a mild level of Canvas experience. However, the conference is also open to any instructors who are […]

HTML editing in Canvas can be a huge benefit to your course! Today, we will cover the basics of what you can do with HTML editing in Canvas. Anyone can use HTML, even if you have no coding experience or computer science background. Here are some short bits of code that can enhance your Canvas […]

Canvas has introduced a major overhaul of Peer Review, focusing on automation, flexibility, clearer grading, and an improved student experience. Currently, these updates apply only when the relevant feature options are enabled through the Settings menu, but they will be active by default in the fall semester. Here are the key changes and how they […]

Kaltura is Clemson’s primary video solution, which allows all Clemson users to create and store videos. Once you have the basics covered, you can build your video library for teaching. Here are some additional recommendations and best approaches for creating lecture videos with Kaltura, including microlectures, chunking information, organizing content, and more. Practical Video Best […]

Research shows that students retain course content better when active learning is incorporated. AI can enhance active learning activities if used strategically and with clear parameters for appropriate student use. Here are several strategies for implementing AI as an active learning tool in your course. What is Active Learning? Active learning places students at the […]

Clemson Online is excited to announce that four courses have received Quality Matters (QM) certification this spring: YDP 8060, taught by Ann Gillard; EDLL 8250, taught by Philip Grant; and two CPE courses connected to Clemson Extension, Backyard Wildlife Habitat and Carolina Yards. The QM Rubric focuses specifically on course design with an emphasis on […]

We are introducing WCAG 2.1 AA, the new legal standard for digital accessibility. Today, we will cover how to check the accessibility of your Canvas course and online teaching materials. What is WCAG? WCAG stands for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. WCAG 2.1 is an international standard that explains how to make web content accessible to […]

Effective rubrics are important for both students and instructors. Drawing on best practices in online teaching, we will look at multiple approaches to consider when designing rubrics for various assignments. We will also cover important tips and considerations for creating your rubric and attaching it to an assignment. Pedagogical Benefits of Rubrics Types of Rubric […]

Setting up your grade book effectively to ensure learners understand how their grade is calculated is important. Particularly important for transparency are establishing clear assignment group weights and incorporating extra credit. These features, along with many others, can be managed in the Canvas grade book. Assignment Settings The grade book can typically be set up […]