Creating an Intentional Syllabus
December 14, 2022
A syllabus is a great way to provide students with the course purpose, an overview of assignments, and the rules of engagement that you will
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A syllabus is a great way to provide students with the course purpose, an overview of assignments, and the rules of engagement that you will
Accessibility in the context of online learning means that all populations of students, regardless of disability, are able to perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with
Why it’s Important You may have heard the term “accessibility” in passing from your university administrators, or you might remember a colleague mentioning “Universal Design”
Using effective assessment techniques can improve an instructor’s understanding of student needs and support learner-centered courses.
As you design the content of your course, you’ll think a lot about assessment methods. Online assessments and assignments should take into consideration the their online audience, which is typically a population of adult learners.
Implementing alternative strategies for discussion boards an help enhance your course from initial student introductions to end-of-semester reflections.
Every day, the world around us becomes more diverse. As the world evolves, people from different countries, religions, beliefs, demographics, backgrounds, and ethnicities engage with
Few would argue that the past 18 months in the United States have not been tumultuous. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and continued racial injustices, individuals
The events of the last year have sparked conversations amongst families, colleagues, and friends, about race, including the Academic Services team at AP. The team
Strategies for integrating AI and ChatGPT into your courses to alleviate the appeal and pressures of academic dishonesty in your online courses.
A new and exciting year is upon us, and with it, a chance to revise and refresh our online courses. Your Learning Management System (LMS)
Coursetune is a dynamic software application that helps universities visualize outcomes alignment. Coursetune’s patented technology helps university stakeholders see more clearly how programs align to
In the online, constructivist learning environment, rich and robust collaborative knowledgeconstruction occurs on the discussion board. The constructivist approach shifts the focus from the instructor
Here are some strategies you can consider when planning for how you’ll communicate with your students on discussion boards.
We spend many hours planning and designing our courses, but once the course begins, how do you plan for facilitation? The Student Success Guide and Student Success Worksheet provides templates, checklists, worksheets, and strategies instructors can use to help their online students succeed in their accelerated course and persist throughout their program.
Writing discussion board prompts can be intimidating. Use this simple template to help set you and your students up for success.
Using effective assessment techniques can improve an instructor’s understanding of student needs and support learner-centered courses.
As you design the content of your course, you’ll think a lot about assessment methods. Online assessments and assignments should take into consideration the their online audience, which is typically a population of adult learners.
Module Objectives allow students to build their understanding and mastery, in a scaffolded manner, towards the broader-level Course Objectives. Course Objectives sit at the higher
Curated list of online teaching and learning articles, reports, research, white papers, podcasts, webinars, and conferences by Academic Services and Products at AP. Updated every
Quality Matters (QM) Specific Review Standard 2.1 can be one of the most challenging, but also one of the most rewarding, standards to meet in
There are tons of Open Educational Resources and Open Educational Repositories available for you to feature in your courses. If you are just beginning your
What is an Open Educational Resource (OER)? Open Educational Resources (OER) are educational materials that are free to use, re-use, and share for faculty and
Few would argue that the past 18 months in the United States have not been tumultuous. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and continued racial injustices, individuals
Before developing your rubric, consider the assessment you are creating the rubric for. Ask yourself: Is my assessment developed completely? What are the course and
Academic Partnerships (AP) is pleased to announce that starting this fall, all subscribing partners of AP and Quality Matters (QM) will benefit from enhancements made
Utilize the course checklist below to ensure that your course is ready to undergo a Quality Review by a QM Certified Course Reviewer. Course Self-Assessment
Developed by Academic Partnerships, Faculty eCommons (FeC) is a social learning ecosystem for faculty across the world to work together to improve online education. FeC contains resources specifically tailored to help online instructors and is maintained by the Academic Services and Products team at Academic Partnerships.