Category: Instructional Design

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Tips for AI Prompting and Crafting Assessments 

Build a foundation for assessment ideation with AI using the 3Ps of Quality Prompting. Then, take your AI assessment brainstorm to the next level with these tips for prompting! Prep:

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Assessments and Assignments

Authentic Assessment in the Online Classroom

Assessment plays a vital role in online learning. It helps students track their progress, pinpoint strengths and areas for improvement, and ultimately ensures they meet the course’s learning objectives.  Although

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AI Prompt Templates and Examples for Authentic Assessments

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) can provide faculty with an additional partner to ideate and brainstorm new and innovative authentic assessments in their online courses. These types of assessments engage students

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Assessments in an AI World

New technologies require greater attention to course design than ever before. As a result, strong, well-designed course interactions are the necessary response from educators. When students tap into their strengths and

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The 3Ps of Quality Prompting for Assessments Using AI

AI can provide incredible opportunities for faculty hoping to improve their online courses quickly. To use AI effectively, all faculty should familiarize themselves with the concept of prompt engineering. Prompt

Instructional Design

Leveraging Student Data to Enhance Online Assessments

Spotting Misalignment in Assessments Misalignment occurs when assessments, learning objectives, or instruction are not working cohesively. It’s crucial to align formative assessments (checkpoints during learning) with summative assessments (final evaluations)

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Instructional Design

Online Chapel Services: Keeping the Faith in a Pandemic

Background: Located in Campbellsville, Kentucky, Campbellsville University is a Baptist institution that offers a wide range of undergraduate, masters and doctoral programs to students.  Open to all denominations and with

Course Facilitation

Faculty Time Management Strategies

Teaching online classes can sometimes feel overwhelming due to the numerous tasks required to engage with students and manage your responsibilities effectively. Here are some quick tips for time management

Instructional Design

Using Publisher Materials in Online Courses

Textbook publishers often provide useful materials like slide decks, test banks, and interactive content that can be a great help when building your online course. These materials can be a

Course Facilitation

Establishing Presence: Quick Tips

In an online course, the feeling of connection—known as “presence”—plays a key role in students’ success and satisfaction. It helps break the isolation of online learning by fostering meaningful interactions with

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