over the should shot of a young woman having a video call with her colleagues. Many people and diverse group of age, ethincity and gender on the screen.

Learning Activities that Promote Interaction

Written and designed by Mona Maxwell, Senior Instructional Designer Edited by Lori Isber Interactions in our online courses – the “right” amount, the “right” type, and the agility to customize interactions to each successive group of students – make for effective, enjoyable and efficient learning experiences for both learners and instructors. On October 20, 2021,…

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Virtual Class Etiquette for Instructors

Written by  Iwona Gniadek, Instructional Designer Edited by Nancy Fischer and Lori Isber Thinking of diversifying your online course by adding synchronous sessions? If so, here are some useful tips on etiquette and technical setup to consider. Tips to use before class Adjust your lighting. Sit in front of a source of light so that your face…

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Applying the Quality Matters Rubric Workshop 2021

The APPQMR workshop models the quality standards provided in the QM’s Higher Education Rubric. Participants appreciated being able to see how to structure a course site to provide clear navigation and a meaningful learning experience. All this is rooted in course elements that work together to help learners achieve the course learning outcomes.