As instructors, we want to challenge our students, help them to learn and grow, and ensure they have a positive experience in our courses. We carefully develop and curate content that will engage students and…
Imagine you’re an online instructor in the middle of a semester. Every week at the 11:59 pm deadline, students submit assignments that barely meet the rubric minimums. The discussion boards and virtual office hours are…
This week is Fair Use Week, a dedicated time to promote and discuss the opportunities Fair Use gives us in our daily activities. Fair Use is probably the most powerful component of U.S. Copyright law,…
The 2016 Innovating Pedagogy Report proposes ten new innovations that explore ways of teaching, learning, and assessment for an interactive and engaged world. The report is produced in collaboration with SRI International and The Open…
In June, I was fortunate to again attend the Games for Change (G4C) festival in New York. As in past years, the highlight for me was hearing indie developers talk about how their game vision…
Does your course content use any Adobe Flash elements? This article will break down why Flash is a problem, how to know if you have Flash-based content, and how to replace the most commonly-found uses…
Creating authentic learning experiences for students is an essential element in online course delivery. Through recent discussion instructors have inquired “How do we provide meaningful learning experiences for students using tools that are intrinsically motivating?” 2 …
Easy course navigation is a critical component of a great online course. According to Quality Matters (QM), an organization dedicated to improving online course quality, one of the requirements for a QM certified course is…
Defining appropriate behavior for interactions among online students helps to create a positive and respectful learning environment.
Does your online course respect and encourage diversity? Here are some facts and questions to consider in order to maximize your course inclusivity.
In this podcast, we tell an array of course design stories alongside other ASU Online designers and faculty.
