Category: Clemson Online

Group projects build collaboration and communication skills, encourage active learning, and bring diverse perspectives into the conversation. In a virtual setting, they also build flexibility and tech skills students will use long after the course ends. Many students have harsh experiences with past projects where a few people did all the work. Other students lack […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]