Two Tools to Use Tomorrow: Universal Design in Online Spaces This webinar highlights two free tools—Thinglink and EdPuzzle—that can be used to reach a variety of learners. See examples of how to use Thinglink and EdPuzzle in online spaces, learn the basic elements of universal design, learn how Thinglink and EdPuzzle help promote [...]
Building Interest, Agency, and Interaction in Online Learning Environments: A Toolkit for Superb Online Courses Online learning allows for the flexible use of class-time for nontraditional students and telecommuting instructors while offering a way for colleges to expand their offerings without investing in brick-and-mortar classrooms. Online learning can also provide students with relevant [...]
From Koala to Kangaroo: Getting Your Students Hopping With Active Learning During this fun and interactive webinar, participants learn icebreaker activities and active-learning strategies that increase student engagement, encourage higher-level thinking, enliven classroom discussions, and enhance learning in the classroom. Participants leave with practical strategies they can implement immediately to move students from passive [...]
It’s More Than JUST “Flipping” the Class Using the terms flipped and model in “flipped model” can cause newcomers to this style of teaching and learning to dismiss trying it out, simply because they do not have the time to try another new thing. Participate in this webinar and learn what advantages flipping the [...]
Dirty, Rotten Scoundrels: How to Prevent Cheating in Online Classrooms Cheating is a widespread and perennial problem in college classrooms, especially those online. Learn why students cheat, ways that online faculty knowingly or unknowingly contribute to the cheating problem, and 18 strategies that can reduce or eliminate cheating in online classrooms. The webinar facilitator [...]
Online Orientation Content Associated With Online Student Success This webinar presents research that establishes the need for requiring online orientation prior to students enrolling in their first online course. Discussed are testing students’ reading, writing, technology, self-regulation, and self-efficacy skills, as well as teaching students how to access online campus resources. If warranted, to [...]
Coaching for First-Generation College Students: Unifying Students to Appreciate Diversity With the recent incidences of intolerance, misunderstanding, and violence on college campuses and in some communities, the first-generation-to-college movement is a way to heal, connect, and rebuild leadership and a diverse, valued student body from the ground up. During this webinar, participants explore current [...]
Mindfulness in the College Classroom to Increase Success and Well-Being Many of our college students experience great stress and adversity in their lives. Science clearly shows that practicing yoga and mindfulness soothes the body and quiets the mind. Courses like Mindfulness for Stress Management provide students with the tools they need to cope with [...]
SOS LMS: Using Your LMS as an Adjunct Connector Using a learning management system (LMS) is a cost-effective and inclusive way to connect with your adjunct faculty members. An LMS portal can benefit your adjunct faculty members and the college in a multitude of ways. An empty LMS shell can quickly be transformed into [...]
Making Adjuncts Part of the Family Without adjunct faculty members, our students will suffer. Participants in this webinar discuss how to make adjunct faculty members feel more like part of the “educational family” and less like part-time staff. Colleges rely heavily on adjunct faculty members, and they need to know how important they are [...]