Tag: where tech and teaching meet

Synchronous online course sessions can easily turn into passive experiences, leading to “Zoom fatigue” and disengaged students. But with the right strategies, virtual classrooms can become interactive, engaging, and effective. Here are five simple ways to improve student participation in synchronous online courses: 1. Start with an Icebreaker Kick off your session with a quick activity to […]

On February 12th, Accessibility Coordinator Michelle Tuten led a Workshop Wednesday session on PDF accessibility. The presentation provided an in-depth introduction to PDF accessibility and included demonstrations of various PDF creation methods.

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 […]

On February 7th, Sr. Learning Tech Specialist Gray Jackson facilitated a Quick Hits presentation dedicated to getting started with Canvas’s New Quizzes feature. The presentation offers a detailed introduction to the New Quizzes feature, including a step by step walkthrough of using the program to create a new quiz.

Join Clemson Online for our Canvas Accessibility Week! These sessions will help you improve digital accessibility in your courses and incorporate accessible best practices into your pedagogy. Register for one or more of our accessibility-themed presentations and workshops below: Monday, 2/17 Tuesday, 2/18 Wednesday, 2/19 Thursday, 2/20 All sessions will be held via Zoom. After […]

Digital accessibility is often misunderstood, as there are many myths surrounding it that can prevent progress toward creating inclusive online spaces. Let’s address and debunk some of digital accessibility’s most common misconceptions. Myth 1: Making Content Accessible is Too Difficult and Time-Consuming A frequently heard myth is that making content accessible requires extensive effort and […]