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Research consistently shows that in an online environment, building a sense of community is crucial for keeping students engaged and preventing feelings of isolation (Tayebinik
Asking for mid-course feedback is a great way to improve motivation and ensure second-half success for you and your learners. If you don’t already have
In an online classroom, discussion boards are one of the most important tools for creating engagement and fostering learning. When used effectively, discussion boards can
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
Engaging students in an online environment can be a bit different than a traditional classroom setting, but that doesn’t mean it has to be less
When designing a course, many educators are familiar with the concept of backwards design: start with the end in mind—what skills and knowledge do you
Creating engaging discussion forum questions might seem challenging at first, but it doesn’t have to be. As the instructor, you’re the expert in your field,
Discussion forums are a common tool in the online classroom. From enhancing engagement to making thinking visible and helping build community, discussion forums can have
Rubrics are an essential tool for any instructor, but they become even more powerful in the context of online courses. Building an effective rubric requires clearly
Learning objectives are the foundation of any well-designed course. They define what we want our students to know and be able to do by the
“Every professor teaching online should consider team projects for his or her classes.”— Edward Volchoc (2006) Group projects open the door for students to tackle
As you develop or redevelop an online course, you may notice that some of your intended assessments are not a good fit. Perhaps they require
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