The Complete Guide to Effective Online Teaching
Set yourself up for success in teaching online courses by ensuring continuity and continuing empathy for your students
Blog Archive
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What is Distance Learning? The Benefits of Students Studying Remotely
With the fall semester approaching, pressure is increasing for institutions and instructors to be ready to teach effectively online
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5 Ways to Prioritize Educational Equity in Your Classroom
Address equity issues in higher education through Universal Design for Learning, flexible and accommodating assignment deadlines and high-quality open-source learning solutions
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The Ultimate Guide to Blended Learning [PLUS: 8 Free Strategies]
Get the tools, strategies and tactics necessary for effective and engaging blended learning experiences
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Intrinsic Motivation in the Classroom: The Ultimate Guide
Students who are intrinsically motivated are more likely to engage in course content and maintain an active role in their own learning
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Virtual Classrooms: The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up Your Online Course
Creating effective and engaging virtual classrooms is more important than ever. Here’s how to get started.
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Why Do Forward-Thinking Educators Use Interactive Learning? Because It Works
Gone are the days of professors simply presenting course content in front of a classroom. The future of college is engaging, active and flexible.
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Why Digital Textbooks Are A Necessity for Today’s College Students
Digital textbooks allow students to learn in a way that is more flexible and empathetic to their needs—especially important in online and blended learning
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20 Formative Assessment Examples To Use In Your College Classroom
Informal assessments are an easy way to stay connected with your students and understand their progress in your course
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What Engaging Assessments Look Like In Online Learning Environments
Ensure success in online and blended environments by creating assessments that test students on more than just rote memorization
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Performance-Based Assessment: How to Implement It in the Classroom
Performance assessment is an increasingly common assessment method that offers significant advantages over traditional high-stakes testing
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45 Bloom’s Taxonomy Action Verbs to Drive Student Success Online
Evaluating student comprehension is a must. Here’s how Bloom’s Taxonomy can help.
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5 Ways to Make Recorded Lectures More Engaging
Recorded lectures provide students with opportunities for connection and collaboration while maintaining the flexibility necessary to learn at their own pace
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The Ultimate Guide to Open Educational Resources (OER)
Traditional textbooks no longer make the grade in today’s online learning environment. Here’s why open source textbooks are the way of the future.
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When and How to Use Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Teaching Methods
Consider your learning objectives, your students and the merits of synchronous versus asynchronous teaching to guide your approach
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The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Course Syllabus
A comprehensive course syllabus is essential for creating an engaging and motivating learning experience. Use our free, customizable syllabus template for your next class.
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Bloom’s Taxonomy: The Ultimate Guide [Free Download]
Gain a deep understanding of Bloom's taxonomy and how it can be effectively applied in the learning process to benefit both educators and learners
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How to Implement Experiential Learning in Your College Classroom
Experiential learning, or learning through doing and then reflecting, is the key to higher-order thinking and critical analysis
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20 Ways Professors Can Make Their Classes More Inclusive
Inclusive teaching and learning spaces ensure all students not only feel a sense of belonging but have what they need to reach their academic potential
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The Ultimate Guide to Grading Student Work
Strategies, best practices and practical examples to make your grading process more efficient, effective and meaningful