Clemson Online: Where Tech and Teaching Meet

Humanizing Online Teaching with Personalized Feedback

In online classroom environments, students oftentimes feel like they’re just another name on a list. Without the in-person cues of a physical classroom, it’s easy for students to disengage, fall behind, or struggle in silence. One simple but powerful strategy to combat this phenomenon is personalized check-ins. Regular, individualized messages—whether through email, discussion boards, or […]

Follow Up Friday: Managing End-of-Semester Fatigue in Online Teaching

As we enter the last few weeks of the Spring semester, many online instructors might find themselves struggling to juggle grading, student inquiries, and course wrap-up tasks—all while trying to maintain their own well-being. The end of the semester is often a pressure point, and for educators teaching in digital environments, the boundary between work […]

Opportunities for Teaching Effectiveness

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 […]

Follow Up Friday: Canvas Help Menu

Our post on Monday highlights ways to support students with mental health challenges in online courses, which are good long-term strategies. For students needing immediate help, Clemson’s Canvas Help menu provides a direct link to crisis care provided by Student Health Services. In the global navigation menu, the last option is for Help with the […]

The Invisible Struggles: Supporting Students with Mental Health Challenges in Online Courses

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 […]

Follow Up Friday: What’s Changing in Digital Course Materials?

For years, PDFs have been the standard format for digital course materials. While they are easy to distribute, they often fall short in terms of accessibility, engagement, and interactivity. As education technology continues to evolve, interactive e-books and dynamic digital content are emerging as the future of course materials—offering features that go beyond simple text […]