The 2024 Voice of the Online Learner report is now available. Nearly 3,500 online students—2,460 from Risepoint-supported programs and 1,000 from other online programs—were surveyed for the report. Voice of
Utilizing the same master shell between multiple faculty is a great way to ensure students have the same experience regardless of who is facilitating the course. When developing and facilitating
After your course has concluded, use this checklist to review your course. Prepare for the next course offering by making important tweaks and adjustments that help avoid curriculum drift. You’ve
In the online, constructivist learning environment, rich and robust collaborative knowledge construction occurs on the discussion board. The constructivist approach shifts the focus from the instructor to the students, and
Implementing alternative strategies for discussion boards an help enhance your course from initial student introductions to end-of-semester reflections.
Here are some strategies you can consider when planning for how you’ll communicate with your students on discussion boards.
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
While institutions seek ways to retain their students, students seek to persist through their program. Some may feel that this is simply a subtle nuance, however, this nuance shifts
As we prep courses for our upcoming semester, it’s important to consider our course delivery strategies. Specifically, how can we proactively plan to be present, monitor our students’ progress,
Facilitation in an online course refers to the faculty’s ability to construct an environment where student discourse expands student knowledge and promotes the learning objectives.
“Those teachers who are students of their own effects are the teachers who are the most influential in raising students’ achievement.” John Hattie (2008) One of the largest influences on
Designing effective online courses requires more than just content expertise—it calls for intentional strategies that foster engagement, accessibility, and real-world
Video content has become essential for engaging students, however, not all educational videos are created equal. Research consistently shows that
First impressions are powerful and can significantly impact how people perceive and interact with others so, how you begin your
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Just like a car needs regular maintenance to keep running smoothly, your online course also benefits from routine checkups. Proactive,
Live online course design and delivery webinars hosted by the Academic Services and Products team
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