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You Don’t Need to Record in a Classroom!


As the campus pivots to remote teaching due to COVID-19, you may be wondering how you can conduct many of your regular class lecture activities…

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Staying Present in Your Online Course


Being present in your remote course is key to keeping students engaged, leading to overall student success.  Here are a few ways to stay connected to…

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Refresh Your Course for a New Term


This article outlines a few things you can do to make sure you’re ready for the new term. Reflect on Past TermsBefore opening your course to…

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Student Voices on Remote Learning


Students had a range of responses to the sudden shift to remote learning during Spring term 2020. While many students expressed appreciation for…

Flexible Teaching Strategies


When adapting your course to a new format, it can help to review instructional strategies. This article looks at different ways to provide content,…

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Designing a Hybrid or Blended Course


In blended and hybrid courses (with the terms used interchangeably in this article), students complete activities both in the classroom and online.…

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Building Community in Your Online Course


A community is a group of people who share a common purpose. In the context of an online course, a community includes not only students, but also the…

DIY Media Tips


OAI offers support around integrated and dynamic media for the classroom. Well-conceived and carefully integrated multimedia can help students…

Create Engaging Videos


A well-made video can be a powerful tool for teaching and learning. Instructor-made videos can help online students feel more like they are…

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Digital Activities to Support Student Engagement


When educators think of the Internet as an extension of the classroom, the possibilities are endless. Strategic approaches to activity design can…