Category: Faculty Development

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 […]

As we enter into 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we can make our online teaching practices more efficient, effective, and enjoyable. Just as we make personal resolutions for the new year, let’s focus on setting professional goals that streamline our online teaching workflows. Here are some resolutions to help you get […]

As the fall semester winds down, it’s time to wrap up your online courses with care and attention to detail. A smooth course conclusion not only ensures a positive experience for your students but also sets you up for future teaching success. Whether you’re finalizing grades or gathering student feedback, here’s a practical checklist to […]

On November 20th, Digital Learning Strategist James Butler facilitated a Workshop Wednesday presentation dedicated to understanding the impacts of trauma on learning. The presentation offers a detailed explanation of trauma-informed pedagogy and explores how applying these strategies to course design can help strengthen the educational experience for everyone.

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.

On November 8th, Accessibility Operations Assistant Browning Blair facilitated a Quick Hits presentation dedicated to understanding the basics of Canvas’ accessibility checkers. The presentation offers a concise overview and demonstration of each accessibility checker, and touches on the importance of providing accessible course materials to students.

Creating accessible courses goes beyond meeting legal requirements—it’s about fostering a learning environment where all students have an equal opportunity to succeed. Each instructor has the power to contribute to a culture of accessibility, and when faculty and students work together toward this goal, they can enhance the learning experience for everyone. Here are some […]

Are you ready to integrate AI tools into your teaching ethically and effectively? Clemson Online’s latest course, COFFEE: Responsible AI, is here to guide you. Building on foundational COFFEE principles, this fully asynchronous professional development course dives into the benefits and challenges of generative AI (GAI) in education, providing practical strategies to ensure ethical and inclusive […]

On October 24th, Quality Matters Coordinator Hansen Wetsel facilitated a Workshop Wednesday presentation dedicated to the importance of aligning online learning objectives with the Quality Matters (QM) framework. The presentation offers a concise overview of the QM framework and provides instructors with some basic information regarding the resources Clemson Online and QM can provide for […]

On October 15, Clemson Online hosted Canvas Accessibility Day, during which various learning strategists and course designers hosted presentations related to digital accessibility. The purpose of these sessions was to provide instructors with helpful information on how to get started with implementing and complying with accessible course design standards. Did you miss out on Canvas […]