April 3, 2023
Ever thought of trying out the Lightboard? Here are some ideas for how it might be used in Humanities instruction. Ideas for Lightboard Videos Learning Languages The Lightboard offers a wide range of opportunities for language instruction. It can be used for storytelling with simple illustrations and demonstrating various paradigms. Helping learners to visualize how to […]
March 31, 2023
Check out this recorded presentation for ideas on how to include more active learning activities for all of your learners! From the Archives: ICYMI – Active Online Learning in Canvas for Everyone Earlier this month, Digital Learning Strategist James Butler led a presentation on tools and strategies to increase active learning opportunities for your students […]
March 27, 2023
Here are our top tips for making effective learning videos for your online courses. Top Tips Be yourself Talk as you would to students face to face. It is ok to make mistakes, just correct them quickly and move on as you would live. Look at the camera as you speak. The goal is to […]
March 20, 2023
Get a status update on our inaugural QM Cohort! Applying the Rubric The inaugural QM Cohort is well underway and the participants have now completed the Applying the Quality Matters Rubric workshop (APPQMR). The intensive APPQMR provided participants with a strong understanding of the course review process, the QM Rubric, and how to apply it […]
March 20, 2023
The pets and plants of Clemson Online keep learning while on Spring Break! Even during Spring Break, we will be learning online! Hi I’m Ghost (left)! My pal, Scorpio (right), and I always put our best paws forward for our Zoom meetings. I’m Eminem and I enjoy watching educational videos (specifically […]
March 13, 2023
Using online rubrics in Canvas enhances communication regarding submitted work for both teachers and learners. Benefits for students When rubrics are available online, learners can clearly see the expectations for the assignment before starting it. This allows them to focus their efforts more constructively. They can then evaluate their own work to clean it up […]
March 10, 2023
Consider adding quick links in your Canvas course to support services offered to Clemson students. From the Archives: Learner Support Resources Educational growth is multidimensional as learners not only need access to the educational materials, they need to have the resources to help them succeed academically, remain physically and mentally well, and have the support […]
March 6, 2023
Is your class feeling sluggish at mid-semester? Try some of these strategies to increase connections for learners. Strategies to Re-engage Students Reaching the middle of the term is a significant milestone for your learners, and it can be tinged with various emotions of stress, relief, anxiety, and more. This can lead to student disengagement as […]
March 3, 2023
Consider these strategies to address academic integrity in your course. From the Archives: Maintaining Academic Integrity Assignment Design Consider mixing up the design of your assessments and assignments to remove the incentive for engaging in academic dishonesty. Where possible, design assignments and tests that require the use of resources such as notes, textbooks, and approved […]
February 27, 2023
Join a Bootcamp session to get your online course ready for summer! Online Course Bootcamp Starts March 10 Are you teaching a new online course this summer or fall? Are you shifting a current face-to-face course to an online format? Bootcamp is for you! Participants will meet in groups for a series of four 2-hour sessions […]
