Online instructors have known for some time that the primary work of creating an online course consists of “curation,” which is usually understood to be
Don’t I Know You from Somewhere? This whole thing started when I played two video games, one after the other, that I imagine almost no
As an adjunct professor and one who works daily with faculty in helping them understand online education, I have noticed and heard of increasing numbers
Online learning is becoming more prevalent in colleges and universities. When I arrived in higher education, I could not imagine how online classes would work
This article is featured in the resource guide, Effective Online Teaching Strategies. Engaging students through a computer screen requires a unique approach to pedagogy and
When students enroll in online classes, they are often wary and a bit intimidated by the experience. There are a multitude of concerns such as
In the face-to-face classroom, each faculty member typically designs and teaches their own course with minimal input from departmental colleagues. Reflective of this approach, many
This article is featured in the resource guide, Effective Online Teaching Strategies. Prior to every course, faculty should consider how they can connect with their
Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with approximately 300 faculty who have developed and taught their first online course. One of the
Participating in team projects offers students the chance to develop interpersonal communication skills (Figueira & Leal, 2013), build relationships with classmates, and increase the level
