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: Course Design 101 (Nov. 18) Regular & Substantive Interaction One-on-One Appointments Cool Learning Opportunities Blog Spotlight: Welcome Home – Course Card & Home Page Tips for Humanizing Appointments for Instructional Design and RSI Help for Distance Learning In Case You Missed It…Continue Reading News Bytes Weekly | Issue 8
What’s inside this issue? Find Out Fridays: Canvas Modules 101 Canvas In-Line Help Is Here! Cool Learning Opportunities Blog Spotlight: Teaching & Learning Experts @ the FCLT Appointments for Instructional Design and RSI Help for Distance Learning In Case You Missed It…Continue Reading News Bytes Weekly | Issue 7