Clemson Online: Where Tech and Teaching Meet

Digital Icebreakers That Actually Work in Online Courses

First impressions matter, even in digital spaces! Whether you’re teaching asynchronously, synchronously, or somewhere in between, the start of the semester is your chance to set the tone for a connected, inclusive, and engaged classroom. And yes—it is possible to break the ice digitally. Here are a few digital icebreakers that actually work in online courses (and don’t make […]

Follow Up Friday: How to Deter Online Cheating Through Course Design

On June 25, Digital Learning Strategist Millie Tullis led an engaging Workshop Wednesday session titled How to Deter Online Cheating Through Course Design. The training explored why students may cheat and how thoughtful course and assignment design in Canvas can enhance motivation and reduce instances of academic dishonesty. Tullis opened the session by examining common reasons […]

Reboot Your Teaching Toolbox: Summer Is the Time to Try Something New!

Summer isn’t just a time to recharge—it’s also the perfect window to refresh your teaching toolkit! With fewer immediate deadlines and a lighter student load, the summertime offers a low-stress opportunity to explore new tools, experiment with course design strategies, and revisit ideas that were too ambitious to tackle mid-semester. Not sure where to start? Here […]

Follow-Up Friday: Introduction to Academic Integrity Tools

On June 12th, Sr. Learning Tech Specialist Gray Jackson led an insightful Quick Hits presentation titled Introduction to Academic Integrity Tools. This training acquainted participants with Lockdown Browser and Respondus Monitor for online quizzes and with using Turnitin to check for possible plagiarism in your students’ written work. Jackson began this session by showing participants how […]

Join Us in Celebrating Our 2024-2025 QM Cohort!

We are proud to announce the conclusion of our third Quality Matters Cohort at Clemson University! Eleven faculty members submitted an online course for a full QM review, completed a rigorous training course in Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR), and revised course materials for accessibility. This year, our Cohort spanned the full academic year. […]

Follow Up Friday: Syllabus Design Tips

As you prepare your Fall 2025 courses this summer, take a moment to revisit one of the most powerful (and often overlooked) accessibility tools in your course: your syllabus. A well-designed, accessible syllabus not only sets expectations and communicates course policies—it also models inclusive digital practices from the very first click. Whether you’re updating a long-standing course or […]