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Online students can find it challenging to stay motivated and engaged in learning. Here are steps you can take when building online activities to…
Research has long found that students often don’t retain most lecture material. For example, Donald Bligh reported that when students were not…
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…
Online discussion is a mainstay of online courses, and for good reason. Compared to face-to-face communication, online discussion has many benefits…
Fostering Student Choice and Decision MakingThose who do the work do the learning. If this maxim is true, how can we structure our classrooms so…
When educators think of the Internet as an extension of the classroom, the possibilities are endless. Strategic approaches to activity design can…
Large classes pose unique challenges for instructors and students alike. Active, personalized learning is often best — but difficult in a large…
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…
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…
If you’re new to teaching online at PSU or just want to refresh your skills, this guide can help. It’s specifically for the “Online – No…
Build your skills in workshops and events with the Office of Academic Innovation!