Category: Online Education

Are you looking for resources to document or increase evidence of teaching effectiveness for a tenure or promotion file? Clemson Online offers several options for instructors and faculty at Clemson to do just that! For full details and other opportunities, check out our Opportunities for Teaching Effectiveness page. COFFEE Series Clemson Online Furthering Faculty Education […]

Online learning offers flexibility and accessibility, but for students struggling with mental health challenges, it can also present unique obstacles. Without the structure of a physical classroom, students experiencing anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns may find it harder to stay engaged, communicate with instructors, or complete assignments on time. As educators, recognizing and […]

Online discussions are a crucial aspect of digital learning, as they foster engagement and critical thinking remotely. However, if prompts are not designed with accessibility in mind, they can create barriers for students with disabilities, language differences, or learning preferences. Making discussion prompts more accessible ensures that all students can participate meaningfully. Here are some […]

On March 5th, Digital Learning Strategist Millie Tullis led an informative presentation on how to increase student-instructor engagement in online class settings. The presentation provided an in-depth explanation of various strategies instructors can adopt to increase the effectiveness of their office hour sessions, as well as additional methods educators can utilize to connect more personally […]

Clemson Online hosted its annual Canvas Accessibility Week from February 17-20, 2025, with sessions designed to enhance digital accessibility in courses and help instructors integrate accessible practices into their teaching. Here’s a quick recap of the sessions: Introduction to Digital Accessibility, presented by Digital Learning Strategist Millie Tullis, provided a high-level overview of digital accessibility. Tullis discussed key components […]

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 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 of January 18, a new Canvas feature allows instructors to set multiple due dates for Discussion Boards, making it easier to manage multi-stage discussions. This update enhances the overall organization, accountability, and grading flexibility in online courses. What’s New? With this update, instructors can now: To enable this feature, select the “Graded” checkbox and then check “Assign graded […]

Online education continues to grow rapidly, offering an exciting opportunity to create inclusive learning environments. With that being said, ability-based design is a promising approach to digital accessibility that focuses on adapting systems to users’ abilities rather than forcing users to adapt to technology. What is Ability-Based Design? Ability-based design starts by recognizing the unique abilities each […]

Clemson Online is proud to announce the official Quality Matters (QM) certification of two courses this fall: CSM 1000: Introduction to Construction Science and Management, taught by Gretchen Waugaman, Ph.D., and NURS 3190: Heath Assessment for RNs, taught by Kim Pickett, Ph.D. The QM Rubric focuses specifically on the design of the course in a […]