By Tracy Tenkorang, Project Assistant & Kim Welch, Instructional Designer Tracy Tenkorang is a Ghanaian graduate student at Arizona Sate University. Kim Welch works on an e-learning initiative with institutions in multiple countries. Have you…
In this podcast, Jason Bronowitz, Christina Carrasquilla, and Chad Westover from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering share their experiences and recommendations for online teaching. The trio discuss how to make Canvas work for…
Built into ASU’s charter is measuring our success “not by whom we exclude, but rather by whom we include and how they succeed”. As an Instructional Design team for Edplus, we share the incredible opportunity…
Improving course climate in online courses helps create a more equitable online space and plays a significant role in student success. Among other characteristics, equitable spaces: value diversity and foster safe, trusting environments (Gay, 2000;…
Summary: In this article, we’ll explore 18 characteristics of powerful learning experiences as identified in Ken Bain’s book Super Courses: The Future of Teaching and Learning. Author: Brendan Lake, D.M.A., M.Ed., is a senior instructional…
As technology capabilities increase, so does our ability to meet students where they are and accommodate different learning needs. Using podcasts as supplemental learning materials in courses offer a way to reach students in their…
Summary: In this article we’ll explore strategies to manage expectations, promote access, and clarify value to students to drive successful virtual office hours. Author: Brendan Lake, D.M.A., M.Ed., is a senior instructional designer with ASU…
Brendan Lake, D.M.A., M.Ed., is an instructional designer with ASU Online and an instructional professional with the ASU School of Music. During my undergraduate studies, I remember having a final exam for an introductory Spanish…
By Marisa Ruiz, Maryrose Chabaan, and Dajana Radosavljevic Building Community with Discussion As an instructor, you can leverage discussions to build community in digitally enhanced courses. A satisfying digital learning experience includes opportunities for students…
Establishing and maintaining a strong sense of instructor presence is of utmost importance when teaching an online course. Not only does it help learners feels connected to the instructor and the course, it can lessen…
In this podcast, we tell an array of course design stories alongside other ASU Online designers and faculty.
