Category: Online Education

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 […]

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.