I recently attended two sessions by the Online Network of Educators (@ONE): one on accessibility for online math courses and the other on using video in online math courses. There were lots of great resources and tools shared at these sessions which I’ll highlight below. Students First! Accessibility for STEM (Math) This session was led…Continue Reading Accessibility & Video in Online Math Courses
Are you tired of the hassle of scheduling 1-on-1 appointments with your students through email? Look no further, as Student Connect has got you covered! The FCLT has recently introduced the LTI tool “Student Connect” into Canvas, which makes booking virtual appointments with teachers more convenient for students. Many of you might remember that our…Continue Reading Student Connect: Virtual Appointment Booking Using Canvas
RSI with Creative Predictability The “regular” in regular and substantive interaction (RSI) emphasizes that courses taught online are best organized in a predictable way. Distance learning professors probably know this already quite well. A predictably organized course helps online students even more than those in face-to-face classes, and especially those in asynchronous classes, because of…Continue Reading Being Creatively Predictable for Online Student Success
RSI (regular and substantive interaction) is a key part of teaching online courses. Our local distance learning policy (AP 4105) interprets the federal and state education codes, where RSI is a critical requirement that distinguishes distance education courses (which students can take using federal financial aid) from correspondence courses (which do not qualify for such…Continue Reading Unpacking Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI)
WHAT’S INSIDE THIS ISSUE? Find out Fridays: What, Why and How? OER 101 Canvas In-Line Help/Easier Access to Canvas Support Blog Spotlight: Creating Collaborative Moments that Engage Students Appointments for Instructional Design Help In Case You Missed It 1. FIND OUT FRIDAYS: WHAT, WHY AND HOW? OER 101 Join Monika Chavez this Friday, 10/28 at…Continue Reading News Bytes Weekly | Issue 6
WHAT’S INSIDE THIS ISSUE? Accreditation Forum: Distance Learning & RSI New Accessibility Tool in Canvas! Alternative Formats Easier Access to Canvas Support Discussion Alternative: Perusall + OpenStax Texts Blog Spotlight: Pope Tech – Expand your Accessibility Arsenal Appointments for Instructional Design Help In Case You Missed It 1. ACCREDITATION FORUM: DISTANCE LEARNING & RSI Join…Continue Reading News Bytes Weekly | Issue 5
WHAT’S INSIDE THIS ISSUE? Find out Fridays! OER Workshop 10/14 DEI Workgroup Opportunity FCLT News Bytes Blog Blog Spotlight: Want Students to Watch Your Videos? Appointments for Instructional Design Help In Case You Missed It …Continue Reading News Bytes Weekly | Issue 4
WHAT’S INSIDE THIS ISSUE? Find out Fridays! FCLT & LIEAL Workshops DEI Workgroup Opportunity Student Chromebook Users Appointments for Instructional Design Help Tech for Student Support In Case You Missed It 1. FIND OUT FRIDAYS! By Katie Datko The FCLT and the Library Initiative for Equitable and Affordable Learning (LIEAL) will have a series of…Continue Reading News Bytes Weekly | Issue 3
It can be a challenge to think of specific things we can do using educational technology to ensure success for our impacted students as well as Gen Z. High-Impact Practices (HIPS) are tried and true means for engagement that can push the needle forward for student achievement. Here are just a few resources that can…Continue Reading Equity Resources: Teaching from the ‘HIPS’ (High Impact Practices)
This week’s blog post talks about the value of creating moments of collaboration between students through short, formative activities. Get some ideas for simple ways to add interactivity that can get students engaged with one another and with your course content!…Continue Reading Creating Collaborative Moments that Engage Students