Authentic assessment in the online classroom
Design assessments that reflect authentic, real-world tasks and explore discipline specific examples. Read More
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Using data to improve your online course
Analyze LMS data to identify patterns, improve engagement, and refine the learning experience in your online course. Read More
The use of narrative structure in course design
Organize your course as a connected story, helping students see how ideas build and relate over time while improving engagement, understanding, and knowledge retention. Read More
Universal Design for Learning: The recognition network
Help students access and understand course content through varied formats, clear vocabulary, and visible concept connections. Read More
Guiding students to think critically in online learning
Help students make thinking visible through questioning, reflection, and structured conversations that deepen engagement. Read More
Helping students work effectively in groups
Set expectations, roles, and communication structures to help student teams collaborate effectively and stay accountable throughout group projects. Read More
Scaffolding assessments
Break large assignments into stages to improve feedback, engagement, and student performance in online courses. Read More
Creating authentic assessments
Understand how to design authentic assessments that connect coursework to real-world skills. Read More
The benefits of rubrics in online classes
Help students understand expectations, self-assess their work, and use feedback more effectively in online courses. Read More
One-to-one objective alignment
Explore how to align module and course objectives to create clear, focused connections between objectives, content, and assessment. Read More
