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Unpacking Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI)

Author By Michelle Newhart, PhD
Publication date November 16, 2022
Categories: Distance Learning, RSI
Tags: assignments, Canvas, feedback, online teaching, RSI, syllabus
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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)

Encouraging Help-Seeking Behavior

Author By Michelle Newhart, PhD
Publication date February 13, 2021
Categories: Canvas & Tools, Course Design, Distance Learning
Tags: Canvas Faculty Center, help, help-seeking, library, Mountie Student Hub, normalize help, self-help, start-of-term, student resources, student support, student-friendly, students, syllabus
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How Can You Encourage Students to Use Help Resources? As you prepare your materials for spring term, consider how you incorporate student resources and what language you use to encourage help-seeking behavior with your students. Taking steps to support awareness of available student resources is especially useful in the remote teaching format. The FCLT’s surveys…Continue Reading Encouraging Help-Seeking Behavior