Designing with quality and engagement at the forefront
Online learning expert Angela Gunder offers advice on how to design digital courses with a focus on quality and engagement
November 6, 2020
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Ask the experts: Evidence-based practices in online teaching and learning
Find out about using evidence-based practices in online teaching and learning in this Q&A with Ryan Luke, programme director for adaptive learning at the University of Louisville
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Ask the experts: Evidence-based practices in digital learning
Learn about how and why to apply evidence-based practices to digital learning in this Q&A with Nina Araujo, instructional designer at Northeastern University
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Expert Q&A: Engaging students online – every learner, everywhere
Patricia O’Sullivan, project coordinator of academic innovation at the University of Mississippi, offers insight on engaging students in the online environment
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Expert Q&A: Designing online classes
Brandon Karcher, instructional technology manager at Bucknell University, and Douglas Wilson, instructional designer at Dallas College, answer fellow academics’ questions about how best to design online classes
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Expert Q&A: Active learning – engage learners across modalities
Peter van Leusen, director of adaptive and personalised learning at Arizona State University answers questions on how to engage students when teaching across different modalities
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Building an effective home studio for remote teaching
Recording classes well from home can be a challenge but by getting the basics right you can create a simple studio set up which will support effective online teaching. Here, Sean Willems explains how
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How to communicate your online teaching structure to students – and why it matters
It is important to clearly explain your online teaching plan to students at the start of the course, so they know what to expect each week. Here, Dawn Gilmore explains why and how to outline your teaching structure
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Chunking lectures – it’s a no brainer
Students respond much better to manageable packages of information. Here Paul Moss explains why and how to go about ‘chunking’ online lectures to get the best results from students
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How to build outstanding pedagogy for teaching via Zoom
Too many educators still view online as a second-rate form of teaching, but it does not have to be. In this video, Stephen Hersh offers advice on how to offer first-class teaching via Zoom
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Tips on avoiding digital burnout after moving all your teaching online
Many academics are at risk of "burnout" after working around the clock to move their courses online. A tweet on this subject sparked a flurry of responses offering advice and solutions to faculty overwhelmed by heavy workloads
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How to design an online course centred around interactive learning
Interactive learning is an effective way to keep remote students engaged with online courses. Sara Wolfson offers four tips on how to design classes with a strong focus on interactive elements
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Creating a welcoming and inclusive online learning community
Creating a sense of community among students via digital platforms is a vital component of effective online teaching. Here, Miral Gibson explains how fostering this welcoming inclusive online learning environment should be pedagogy-led
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How to tackle fieldwork and real-world training online
Creating opportunities for students to apply expertise in real-world settings and carry out fieldwork is challenging when teaching online. Francine Ryan explains how the Open University law school has facilitated real-world training through digital channels
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The power of peer to peer: how and why to encourage your students to learn from each other
Peer-to-peer learning brings major benefits for students and instructors. Here, Zachary Walker explains how to encourage your students to learn from each other and why this can be so effective when teaching online
November 4, 2020