Follow Up Friday

November 5, 2021

Tech Tip of the Week, Lightboard, and Upcoming Events

First Friday Coffee & Conversation

On Friday, November 5th, Clemson Online held the third First Friday Coffee & Conversation of the semester. The topic focused on what tools have faculty used during the Pandemic and are still continuing to use.

What came up? 

• The challenge of helping learners get comfortable with using discussions in Canvas and how do we best guide them.
• Laura Scott, Clemson Online Instructional Designer, shared several useful links that break down not only how to use discussions but also shows helpful applications (be sure to book a consulation session with Laura if you need it!).
  • What are Discussions? 
  • Student Guide on Discussions
  • Discussions Overview Video (for instructors)
  • Discussions Overview Video (for learners)

In Case You Missed It:

• Tech Tip with Axel Ruiz on preserving bandwidth while using Zoom
• From the archives: Lightboard Highlights
  • Check out the three-minute video demonstrating faculty from across the disciplines teaching using Clemson Online’s Lightboard system to make engaging instructional videos! 
  • Click here if you are interested in learning more about Lightboard!

Upcoming Events:

• USDLA’s National Distance Learning Week Virtual Conference
  • November 8th – 12th
  • Take time to visit the schedule of events for “Life in a Hybrid World – Learning How to Flex”
• Clemson Online Exam Creation Program
  • November 18th, 12:30 pm – 1 pm – Quick Hits: Encouraging Academic Integrity in Online Quizzes/Exams
    • Join in this live demonstration of the Canvas quiz/exam building options that help you to encourage academic integrity while your learners take online quizzes.