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
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
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
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
The past decade of online teaching has showed each of us how quickly we must evolve to meet the needs of new technologies and rise rapidly to new challenges. One
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)
Instruction is the heart of any educational journey. While learning objectives outline what students should achieve and assessments track their progress, instructional materials guides students on that path. In an
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
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
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
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
When thinking about how to enhance engagement in online classrooms, instructors often focus on making the material more exciting. They may wonder, “Should I add videos or interactive lessons? Can
The Impact of Administrative Decisions on Online Education: A Three-Part Series Welcome to our series exploring the crucial role administrative
The Impact of Administrative Decisions on Online Education: A Three-Part Series Welcome to our series exploring the crucial role administrative
English language learners (ELLs) bring a rich tapestry of cultural knowledge, diverse perspectives, and multilingual skills to the classroom, enriching
The Impact of Administrative Decisions on Online Education: A Three-Part Series Welcome to our series exploring the crucial role administrative
In the Winter 2018 edition of The Classical Teacher, Martin Cothran wrote an eye-opening piece titled “The Critical Thinking Skills
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