Category: Online Education

Teaching an online summer course as an adjunct instructor can be both exciting and fast-paced—especially if you’re stepping in with limited prep time. With shorter terms, accelerated schedules, and students who are often juggling jobs or travel, setting yourself (and your students) up for success from the start is key. Here are a few essential […]

Online office hours have become an essential part of both in-person and virtual courses. They offer flexibility, accessibility, and a lower barrier to entry compared to traditional office hours. It’s important for instructors to host online office hours that foster meaningful student engagement, effective communication, and quality learning. In this post, we’ll explore some best […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Kaltura is Clemson’s online video storage solution and can also be used to create and edit videos. It is a great tool for storing and uploading online lectures. Here are several practical tools and tips to ensure your teaching videos are engaging and effective for students. To access Kaltura within Canvas, locate the Global Navigation […]

In the first session of our Canvas Jumpstart Spring 2026 series, Getting Started with Canvas Navigation, Digital Learning Specialist James Butler focused on logging into Canvas, navigating within the platform, and understanding Canvas menu options. This session serves as a perfect introduction for those who have never used Canvas or for anyone who would like […]

We have created an updated checklist to help ensure your Canvas course is ready to go at the beginning of the term. It includes brief instructions for importing and organizing content and links out to helpful guides for more detail.  For a downloadable version of this checklist, self-enroll in the Faculty Resource Center and find […]

‘Dara Abimbade and Hansen Wetsel of Clemson Online are leading a new Creative Inquiry course this spring with the guiding question, “How can we use vibe coding to create educational tools that reflect the emotional and pedagogical values we want in the classroom?” It starts January 7, 2026. Here are the details! Design Emotionally Intelligent […]

Clemson Online is proud to announce the official Quality Matters (QM) certification of two courses this November: YDP 8050: Youth Development in the Context of Family, taught by Theresa Melton, Ph.D., and JUST 3400: Comparative Crime and Justice, taught by Holly Williams, Ph.D. The QM Rubric focuses specifically on the design of the course, centering […]