July 14, 2025
Summer teaching often brings a change of pace, and sometimes a change of location. Whether you’re instructing from a home office, a quiet beach town, or in between conference sessions, teaching online doesn’t have to tie you to one physical spot. With the right setup, you can stay connected, responsive, and professional—from anywhere. Here are […]
July 7, 2025
As you prepare your course materials for Fall 2025, now is a great time to ensure that the images you use in your teaching are fully accessible. Whether you’re uploading lecture slides, designing content in Canvas, or sharing supplemental media, every image in your digital classroom should include thoughtful, accurate alternative text, or “alt text.” […]
June 30, 2025
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 […]
June 27, 2025
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 […]
June 23, 2025
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 […]
June 20, 2025
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 […]
