Providing context: Review, preview, motivate
Clarify how course content connects by using review, preview, and motivate to guide learners through modules and improve engagement. Read More
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Group projects in online courses
Plan and manage online group projects that build collaboration skills, improve accountability, and support effective student teamwork. Read More
Addressing student choice in assignment submissions
Create flexible assignments that maintain rigor while allowing students to demonstrate learning in different formats aligned to the same goals. Read More
Bloom’s Taxonomy for digital learning
Review a verb bank and select measurable verbs aligned to Bloom’s levels to design clear learning outcomes. Read More
Formative assessments for online courses
Use these quick, low-stakes assessment ideas to check understanding, give timely feedback, and help students improve throughout your course. Read More
Quick tips for online assessments
Improve online assessments with practical tips for clarity, feedback, and real-world alignment. Read More
Alternative strategies for discussion boards
Improve discussion quality with alternate formats that increase engagement, depth, and real-world application in your course. Read More
Rubric for quality course videos
Use a 4-part rubric to assess and improve course video quality across content, audio, and visuals. Read More
Designing group work
Plan and structure group work to improve engagement, collaboration, and outcomes in online courses. Read More
How to build a rubric
Explore an example of how to use criteria, performance levels, and descriptors to guide grading and student expectations. Read More
