October 18, 2024
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, we’ve seen how crucial it is to have a plan in place if power, Internet, and cell service go down. For those navigating online learning or remote work during a natural disaster, tech outages can be particularly disruptive. Here are some key strategies to help you stay connected and […]
June 25, 2024
Flip will no longer be available for download from mobile app stores, and its integration within Canvas will be discontinued.
January 30, 2023
Start synchronous class sessions intentionally with these opening activities. When you are teaching a synchronous session in Zoom, it can be awkward waiting for everyone to join the meeting and get started. Clemson Online has compiled a few ideas for pedagogically meaningful (or just fun) activities that can help. They allow for students to engage […]
September 12, 2022
Creating a video to deliver your content can seem daunting for a number of reasons. Read this week’s blog for best practices, resources, and more! Recording an instructional video is simple enough, but ensuring that your instructional video is effective is the bigger challenge. Apply the principles outlined below to ensure that your instructional videos […]
August 19, 2022
Providing quick access to the resources that Clemson offers learners can be what helps a learner flourish rather than flounder. 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 for […]
August 8, 2022
Clemson Online has created a substantial library of design elements to help every instructor create clear, effective and eye-catching Canvas sites. Well-done visuals not only capture learners’ attention, but they can also help make it easier for learners of all types to read and retain information. By effectively using visual cues like icons and page […]
March 4, 2022
Follow Up Friday: Library Resources for Teaching & Upcoming Events Are you using the expertise available to you at Cooper Library? Do you know your content librarian? What is a Course Resource List? Read below for the details straight from your friendly neighborhood librarians: COURSE RESOURCE LISTS “It’s a tool designed to incorporate outside resources […]
February 21, 2022
Providing Engagement Opportunities for Students Strategies Anonymous Check-in Survey – Now is a great time to check in with your class by offering an anonymous and informal survey to gain insight into their perception of the course. The specific goals of having this survey will vary depending on what you want to know. However, we […]
June 25, 2021
Follow Up Friday: monthly newsletter, posts you may have missed, and upcoming events Starting in September, you’ll be able to get great online teaching and learning tips sent directly to your inbox once a month. The Fall semester can get really busy for all of us, so the monthly newsletter will get you up to […]
June 18, 2021
Follow Up Friday: MathType and ChemType for Canvas, posts you may have missed, and upcoming events Great news for the College of Science and the College of Engineering, Computing, and Applied Science: Clemson Online has purchased a full license from Wiris for MathType and ChemType! MathType and ChemType are equation editors that let instructors write math […]
