Clemson Online: Where Tech and Teaching Meet

Follow-Up Friday: Introduction to Academic Integrity Tools

On June 12th, Sr. Learning Tech Specialist Gray Jackson led an insightful Quick Hits presentation titled Introduction to Academic Integrity Tools. This training acquainted participants with Lockdown Browser and Respondus Monitor for online quizzes and with using Turnitin to check for possible plagiarism in your students’ written work. Jackson began this session by showing participants how […]

Follow Up Friday: Syllabus Design Tips

As you prepare your Fall 2025 courses this summer, take a moment to revisit one of the most powerful (and often overlooked) accessibility tools in your course: your syllabus. A well-designed, accessible syllabus not only sets expectations and communicates course policies—it also models inclusive digital practices from the very first click. Whether you’re updating a long-standing course or […]

Follow Up Friday: Applying the Community of Inquiry Framework in Online Learning

On June 4, Digital Learning Strategist Leslie Fuller, PhD, led an informative presentation titled Applying the Community of Inquiry Framework in Online Learning. This training introduced participants to the Community of Inquiry Framework, a theoretical education model that emphasizes the importance of cognitive, social, and teaching presence in learning environments. Fuller began her session by defining […]

Follow Up Friday: Time Saving Tools for Teaching in Canvas

On Wednesday, May 28, Digital Learning Strategist Millie Tullis presented a series of time-savers for building content, grading, and engaging with students in Canvas. Participants learned several tips for making their teaching lives easier, including the following:  To see how to implement these tips and many more, watch our Workshop Wednesday video recording for May […]

Canvas Clean-Up: Summer is the Perfect Time to Refresh Your Course Shell!

With spring semester behind us and summer sessions underway, now’s the ideal time to give your Canvas course a fresh start for the next academic year! Think of your course shell like your digital office: the cleaner it is, the easier it is for students to navigate and succeed. A well-organized online space supports student […]

Follow Up Friday: AI and Alt Text: Reflecting on Global Accessibility Awareness Day

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) took place on Thursday, May 16, 2025, spotlighting digital inclusion and the role of technology in creating more accessible online spaces. Among the trending topics this year was AI-generated alt text. With platforms like Microsoft, Google, and social media sites deploying AI tools that auto-generate image descriptions, many instructors are wondering: Can we […]

Building Community in Short Term Summer Courses

Short-term summer courses present a unique challenge: how can instructors build meaningful student engagement in such a compressed timeframe? In a traditional 15-week semester, there is time for community to develop organically. In short term courses, such as 3-week online Maymesters, engagement must be intentional, structured, and embedded from day one. Here are three evidence-informed […]

Follow Up Friday: Editing Videos in Kaltura and Kaltura Video Quizzes

On May 9, Senior Learning Technology Specialist Gray Jackson led a Quick Hits session titled Editing Videos in Kaltura. This training introduced participants to Kaltura Capture, Kaltura’s screen recording tool, and provided practical tips on enhancing videos through chapters, hotspots, thumbnails, and caption editing. The session was especially valuable for instructors seeking to make their course […]

Increasing Teaching Presence Online

Students are more likely to stay engaged if they see you as an expert who cares about their progress through your course. In online courses, the instructor is sometimes hidden behind all the preparatory work of curating and producing course content. As we begin the summer term, here are some strategies for establishing yourself as an […]

Follow Up Friday: Wrapping Up Spring and Looking Ahead

As finals wrap up and inboxes slowly begin to clear, we’re pausing to say congratulations! Whether you’re grading final projects, posting final grades, or just catching your breath, the end of the semester is a moment worth recognizing. At Clemson Online, we know how much time and effort goes into teaching and learning each term, […]