Category: Clemson Online

Join us at Clemson Online in kicking off our Summer with our Kaltura training series! This series will run from May 5th to May 13th. These sessions are designed to strengthen instructors’ use of one the most important online teaching tools, Kaltura! Below, you will find information about all four of the Kaltura training series […]

Peer review assignments can be powerful tools for encouraging student interaction, critical thinking, and reflection on course content. Canvas makes it easy to set up. Here are some effective strategies for designing peer reviews to get the most out of your students. Strengths of Peer Review Work Defining Effective Peer Review Designs An important aspect […]

Student motivation in online courses can be a tricky thing for instructors. It is often harder for students to remain motivated online than in face-to-face lectures. Here are some practical tools, tips, and best practices for increasing motivation through online tools. Key Drivers of Student Motivation in Online Learning Autonomy Autonomy refers to giving students […]

Under federal regulations established in 2024, Clemson is required to ensure all online course content meets WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility guidelines. This includes all Canvas workgroups and courses that allow for self-enrollment. For more on the new requirements and an overview of what these WCAG guidelines mean for Canvas, consider enrolling in our introductory accessibility […]

Discussion boards are a great way to build community and foster low-stakes engagement in an online classroom. But how can we design discussion board assignments that keep students actively engaged in conversation throughout the semester? Here are several pedagogical approaches to create active discussion boards in your courses. Pedagogical Benefits of Discussion Boards Discussion boards […]

Canvas Analytics can help you save time and work more efficiently to track student progress in your course. We’ll explore how leveraging Canvas Analytics can streamline your processes, boost efficiency, and ultimately free up more time. Getting started with Canvas Analytics On the right-hand side of your Canvas course homepage, you will find the Course […]

Giving effective online feedback to students is crucial to their learning process. Below are some best practices for online feedback, along with practical tips and tools to help save time when providing feedback to students through Canvas. The goals to keep in mind when creating effective feedback are trust, connection, authenticity, and consistency. These goals […]

Join us at Clemson Online as we celebrate Canvas Accessibility Week from March 9th through March 12th. These sessions are designed to strengthen digital accessibility in your courses and help you integrate inclusive, accessible best practices into your teaching. Register below for one or more of our accessibility-focused presentations and workshops. Can’t attend live? Go […]

In this era of AI expansion, understanding how to harness its potential to maximize learning is essential. AI can be leveraged to transform bite-sized lessons into personalized learning experiences. Whether you’re designing learning modules or student activities, here are some practical strategies to make every 60-second learning moment both meaningful and measurable. You can create […]

Do you want to improve the accessibility of your course to meet updated federal standards but don’t know where to start? Clemson Online can help! Check out these resources, and let us know how we can support you. Schedule a Group Training Interested in a customized training for your whole department or program to address […]