As Clemson has expanded its focus on quality hybrid and online courses, the team of Digital Learning Strategists (DLS) at Clemson Online has grown. We aim to support all instructors using online tools for teaching, whether their course is fully online, fully face-to-face using online tools, or somewhere in between.
As experienced instructors of online and hybrid courses, we recognize the benefits and challenges of engaging students in these environments. It is this experience that grounds us as we work in cooperation with the many Clemson instructors working hard to improve the student learning experience.
Digital Learning Strategists support Clemson instructors through individual consultations, group trainings, and instructional resources. We also conduct Quality Matters course reviews and facilitate workshops. We hope to make online instruction more efficient and engaging for those teaching and learning. A recent addition to the team, Millie Tullis, has enjoyed “developing workshops, Quick Hit tech demonstrations, and beginner and advanced topics in Canvas with Clemson instructors’ needs in mind.” We both respond to questions as needed and anticipate the kind of training that would be most helpful.
“Drawing from my experience as an instructor also helps me to provide faculty support. I often ask questions, trying to learn what their goal for a particular assignment is or how they want a tool to work and why.”
Leslie Fuller
Each DLS has advanced degrees and experience teaching in a range of modalities. With backgrounds from various institutions and research disciplines, we are grounded in solid pedagogy practice. At the root, we are instructors helping other instructors. We are constantly evolving as we see new courses and instructional methods.
“I get new ideas of things to try or ways to communicate with learners. It’s fun to see so many types of online courses and subjects!”
Sharyn Emery
Ultimately, DLS support intends to improve the student learning experience. Facilitating and developing an online course that successfully engages every student is a challenge, but we do see major advantages to teaching with online tools. They include:
The impact of the DLS team goes beyond the classroom to help the Clemson faculty support learners in any issues they may face by directing them to resources whether it be mental health, academic support, or professional development.
Faculty are the first points of contact for students, so the importance of the education and information that we provide has a direct impact on student results. Support comes from the entire Clemson community. Through supporting faculty and staff, Clemson Online sees that “we’re all in the service of improving student experiences.”
“While faculty are not typically the ones to help solve any issues learners face, they are the ones who can get them plugged into the services provided and the professionals who are here to help.”
James Butler
If we can be of support to you, please feel free to Contact Us or schedule a consultation.
Join this training to have your questions on course accessibility and screenreaders answered. Whether you have a specific question or want an accessibility topic demonstrated, this training opportunity is your time to work with our accessibility coordinator. When registering, choose whether to have a specific topic covered, enter your question, or both.
Facilitated by Michelle Tuten, Accessibility Coordinator.
Modality: Virtual and synchronous—an Outlook Calendar invite, with the Zoom link, will be sent.
Registration: Quick Hits: Course Accessibility for Screenreaders on October 12th .
Providing alternative means of accessing course materials is essential for learners who require accessibility support; they are also entitled to it under the law. Join this presentation to learn about basic principles of accessibility you can start using in your course today. This presentation will discuss the accessibility guidelines in General Standard 8 of the Quality Matters rubric.
Facilitated by Sharyn Emery, Ph.D., Digital Learning Manager
Modality: Virtual and synchronous—an Outlook Calendar invite, with the Zoom link, will be sent.
Registration: Applying Accessibility Principles October 18th .
Review our Fall 2023 Events Calendar to see what Online Instruction Development opportunities await!
We have a robust Summer lineup of topics and live training formats to support your use of Canvas and other e-learning tools. Topics cover demonstrations of using Kaltura, presentations on inclusive practices for online education, and workshops to get your Canvas site ready to teach!
All of our live training is recorded. Registrants will automatically receive a link to that day’s video after it has been processed.
Contact James Butler with any questions regarding these sessions.
Clemson Online – Where Tech and Teaching Meet
Whether taking a face-to-face course online or building a new one from scratch, designing an online course takes time and planning. Here are our recommended steps for getting your course ready to go in time.
Take a look at some of the sessions on our Spring '24 Online Instructional Development Calendar!
Creating a streamlined syllabus using the tool in Canvas allows you make adjustments and prioritize the essentials.
