This Community of Inquiry (COI) Matrix helps faculty course developers identify how to incorporate COI strategies for selecting content, setting climate, and supporting discourse at each course level based on Bloom’s taxonomy.
Are you concerned about the quality of your recorded videos for your online courses? The Course Video Scoring Rubric below provides you with additional guidance on how to improve the
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) regularly updates with new and
You’ve been notified by your department chair or dean you will be teaching an online course that’s new to you in the upcoming semester. The dean/chair knows you have not
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 be using throughout the term.
The risk of academic dishonesty in the classroom is not unique to online learning. However, online instructors have different tools and tactics to promote academic integrity in a virtual learning
Table of Contents Discussion Boards in Quantitative Education Why focus on discussion boards for teaching quantitative concepts? “College graduates may have bachelor’s degrees in arts or sciences but need to
Category Key: BP = General best practice for all courses LC = Proactive strategy for large courses and growth; best to incorporate early in course design to prevent rework later
A research-based guide that explains accelerated (7-8 week) online courses from the learner and faculty perspective Table of Contents The What What Is Course Acceleration? Course acceleration describes the process
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 OER search, review this large
Group work can be very challenging for faculty and students, but with proper planning it can increase quality student interaction and participation in your course. Meaningful group work assessments ask
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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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