Course acceleration is the process of transitioning a traditional, semester-long course into a shorter format, typically seven to eight weeks, without sacrificing academic rigor or integrity (Pastore, 2010). The goal
Images and visuals can transform the way students understand your course materials. Whether illustrating a complex idea, visualizing data, or creating a relatable story moment, AI tools can help faculty
Creating video content can feel like a big lift, especially when balancing the other responsibilities of developing an online course. AI tools can help streamline the process by turning your
A common pattern looks like this: a student copies your discussion prompt into a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Gemini and pastes the generated answer as their own
Students will be using AI this school year and with learners suggesting that nearly 70% of schools have not integrated AI into their curriculum yet1, faculty guidance on AI will
The dynamics of communication between instructors and their students have changed significantly over the last couple of decades. Before the advent of cell phones and the ubiquitous availability of the
In an accelerated online program, weeks fly by quickly. For adult learners who balance work, family, and school, the pace can feel especially intense. In this environment, course design matters,
Online learners are navigating a rapidly evolving professional and educational landscape. In the 2025 Risepoint Voice of the Online Learner report, students clearly recognize that generative AI will shape the
Time on task is the amount of time that learners spend, with both direct and indirect instruction, engaged with learning materials and/or in real-world practice. Direct instruction is where the
Whether you’re exploring Microsoft Copilot for the first time or refining how you use it across workstreams, this article breaks down the key concepts, from understanding Copilot versions to getting
Alt text, short for alternative text, is a simple but powerful way to make your online course more accessible for all your students. Alt text is a written description of
Creating and maintaining quality online courses can feel overwhelming especially when you are juggling work demands, deadlines, and student requests. One way to save yourself time and improve student success
Course acceleration is the process of transitioning a traditional, semester-long course into a shorter format, typically seven to eight weeks,
Images and visuals can transform the way students understand your course materials. Whether illustrating a complex idea, visualizing data, or
Creating video content can feel like a big lift, especially when balancing the other responsibilities of developing an online course.
A common pattern looks like this: a student copies your discussion prompt into a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT
Students will be using AI this school year and with learners suggesting that nearly 70% of schools have not integrated
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