Clemson Online: Where Tech and Teaching Meet

Using Canvas Announcements to Increase Online Presence

Canvas’s Announcement tool is an excellent way for instructors to increase their presence in an online course. Unlike material incorporated into modules, announcements are timely notifications that can be used in a variety of ways. As the semester begins, think about how you might incorporate regular announcements to connect with students. Announcements can let learners […]

From Zoom Fatigue to Virtual Classroom Engagement: 5 Ways to Boost Student Participation

Synchronous online course sessions can easily turn into passive experiences, leading to “Zoom fatigue” and disengaged students. But with the right strategies, virtual classrooms can become interactive, engaging, and effective. Here are five simple ways to improve student participation in synchronous online courses: 1. Start with an Icebreaker Kick off your session with a quick activity to […]

Gamification in Online Learning: Does it Really Work?

Gamification has become a buzzword in online education, but does adding game-like elements actually improve student engagement and learning outcomes? Some instructors are experimenting with features like badges, leaderboards, and point-based rewards to motivate students, but the effectiveness of these strategies seems to depend on how they are implemented. At its core, gamification is about […]

Active Learning in Canvas

On November 13th, Digital Learning Strategist ‘Dara Abimbade, Ph.D., facilitated a Workshop Wednesday presentation dedicated to understanding the importance of active learning in online settings. The presentation offers a concise overview of the principles guiding active learning, and explores how instructors can start facilitating active learning through various tools in Canvas.

Follow-Up Friday

Gamification incorporates game design principles into educational settings to enhance engagement.

Follow-Up Friday

By giving students more options with their assignments, educators can make the educational process more engaging.

Increasing Student Motivation in Online Courses

Boosting students’ feelings of competence, highlighting the relevance of course material and assignments, and sparking learners’ curiosity will all help to increase their motivation.

Ending the Semester Well

Ending the semester well entails examining the course outcomes from multiple perspectives