Clemson Online: Where Tech and Teaching Meet

Follow Up Friday: Best Practices for Designing a Welcoming Canvas Course

On April 2nd, Digital Learning Strategist Leslie Fuller, Ph.D., led an informative presentation on best practices for designing a welcoming Canvas course. The presentation provided an in-depth explanation of various strategies instructors can utilize to foster student connection and ensure all learners feel included and supported.

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: 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 […]

Ending the Semester Well

Ending the semester well entails examining the course outcomes from multiple perspectives

Follow Up Friday

For the best possible outcomes it is necessary to provide students with the proper outlets to find the resources they need.