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Academic Services at Risepoint is launching a Faculty Perspectives on Online Learning survey, and we invite you to participate! This survey takes about 15 minutes to complete and gathers your perspectives on:
• Online teaching formats and engagement • Workforce readiness and student preparation • AI integration and change readiness • Faculty support priorities If you are currently teaching at least one online course at a Risepoint-supported institution, we hope you’ll take a few minutes to share your experience. Your feedback will directly inform faculty support and course design evolutions at Risepoint! The first 300 survey respondents will receive a $10 Amazon gift card, while supplies last. This optional incentive is provided for survey participation only and may be subject to your institution’s or employer’s policies. If you are unable to accept a gift card, you are still welcome to participate in the survey. Thank you for the work you do to support online learners and for helping shape what comes next. Complete the Faculty Perspectives on Online Learning Survey This survey will close at the end of day 4/17. |
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Engage with Us in Upcoming Webinars Navigating the 2026 Accessibility Updates April 14, 2026 | 11 AM CT The April 2026 government accessibility updates introduce new compliance expectations that directly affect course design, instructional materials, and digital learning environments. This session will help you understand what is changing, how the updates apply to your courses, and what practical steps you can take to ensure alignment. You will leave with concrete strategies for improving accessibility across documents, multimedia, assessments, and LMS content. Assessments for the AI Age: Designing Assignments Students Can’t Outsource On-Demand As AI tools become more powerful and accessible, traditional online assessments are increasingly vulnerable to outsourcing. This recorded webinar session helps you rethink your assessment design. Here, you’ll see examples of how to shift the focus from product-only evaluation to process, reasoning, and authentic application. You’ll find tested examples and practical ideas you can apply right away to design meaningful, AI-resilient assessments. Want webinars that align with your schedule? Check out any of our webinars on-demand in the “On-Demand Webinars” section of our website. |
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With generative AI now embedded in everyday academic work, research consistently shows it is most effective when it automates routine, well-defined tasks, so educators can focus on the relational, ethical, and judgment-driven core of teaching. In our AI Productivity for Educators article, we explore how AI can productively support lesson planning, draft instructional materials, and streamline administrative workflows when used for first drafts and structured assistance. Implemented intentionally and transparently, AI becomes a practical partner that reclaims time for feedback, mentoring, and deeper student engagement, strengthening rather than replacing the human work that makes education meaningful. Want More? Check out the Faculty eCommons Resource News section to see our latest posts, along with a curated selection of articles, reports, podcasts, and upcoming webinars and conferences on online teaching and learning. Discover educational technology tools, stay updated on the latest in artificial intelligence, and more, with new content added every month. |
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Today’s Online Business Learners: Global Expectations Reshaping 2026 and Beyond | April 13–15 | Seattle, WA Gain insights from the US, UK, and Australia Voice of the Online Learner research into what modern learners around the world expect from online business programs.
Beyond Enrollment: Building Online Programs Students Actually Want | April 15–17 | New Orleans, LA Learn actionable strategies to strengthen your institution’s online ecosystem and lead with confidence in a rapidly changing educational landscape.
AASCU Symposium for Rural Presidents and Chancellors Collaboration Cafe | April 20–21 | Asheville, NC Hear from peers how their institutions are addressing priorities and challenges through an engaging innovative strategy discussion based on the success story of one rural serving institution.
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