Distance Education
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Using small data
2 - Forget big data. Use small data like class access or quiz scores to improve student learning through the learning analytics cycle. Posted March 9, 2015
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Announcing the Start Guide for Online Learning
- Starting January 20th, First time online students will need to complete the Virtual Backpack/Start Guide for Online Learners before they can register for their first online class. Posted January 20, 2015
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Another successful Subject Area Accessibility Study concludes!
1 - Faculty from CIS, CAS, and CS have finished a term-long study of accessibility issues unique to their disciplines. See what they learned from their work. Posted April 28, 2014
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Drone proctoring now available
14 - See the new drone proctoring service available for remote online students. Posted April 1, 2014
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Results from the spring 2013 DL student survey
- See results from the Spring 2013 DL Student Survey. Posted January 29, 2014
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Accessibility Handbooks Available!
- Get a handy guide for making accessible content for your online course. Posted January 28, 2014
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The second Subject Area Accessibility Study starts today!
- The second Subject Area Accessibility Study starts today! We have 3 faculty investigating the best ways to make graphical interfaces […] Posted January 7, 2014
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Why are my online discussions so boring?
12 - Why is it so much harder to facilitate a satisfying discussion online? Posted December 9, 2013
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Providing timely feedback to students
- This week’s topic may come across as a “well duh” concept, but timely feedback from an instructor is identified over and over as an important way to keep students engaged. Posted November 12, 2013
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Our students prefer consistent navigation and layout in online courses
3 - Our department has been surveying students in online courses during Spring term since 2011 about their preference regarding consistency in […] Posted September 9, 2013