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Take a look at the latest quick reads written or curated by online teaching and learning experts at Risepoint.

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Guidance

Using Graphics in Online Courses

When used appropriately, graphics can be a powerful tool in your online course. In addition to providing aesthetic appeal, graphics provide a visual component to

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Guidance

Writing Quiz Questions

Quizzes are incredibly useful tools in any online course. They provide students with immediate feedback on their learning, build metacognitive skills, enhance motivation, and create

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Guidance

Creating Interactive Content

When designing an online course, developers often start with a clear plan for readings and resources that align with assessments. But how should this content

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Guidance

Modular Course Design

The term module means different things to different people. For our purposes, modules are containers—organizational units or buckets of content—that you use to organize the

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Guidance

Basics of Online Assessment

Assessments refer to the activities students complete to demonstrate their competency in relation to predefined learning objectives. Broadly speaking, there are two types of assessments

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Guidance

Supporting Student Mental Health

As a faculty member, you play a pivotal role in creating an online course environment where students feel supported—not just academically, but emotionally and mentally.

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Resource News

Resource News – December 2024

What We’re Reading & Watching Conferences Articles Artificial Intelligence Ed Tech Podcasts Reports Webinars Conferences 2024 UPCEA MEMS: Marketing, Enrollment Management, and Student Success –

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