Clemson Online: Where Tech and Teaching Meet

Prepping for a Summer Adjunct Course? Start Here.

Teaching an online summer course as an adjunct instructor can be both exciting and fast-paced—especially if you’re stepping in with limited prep time. With shorter terms, accelerated schedules, and students who are often juggling jobs or travel, setting yourself (and your students) up for success from the start is key. Here are a few essential […]

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 […]

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 […]

Gamification in Online Learning: Does it Really Work?

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 […]

Announcing Clemson’s Newest QM Course Certification!

Clemson Online is proud to announce the official Quality Matters (QM) certification of one course this winter: CE 8520: Schedule Impact Analysis, taught by Jesus M. de la Garza, PhD. The QM Rubric focuses specifically on the design of the course in a way that centers student learning. To achieve certification, courses must meet expectations […]