Posted on October 14, 2014April 12, 2024Using Social Media to Enhance Community in Your Classes Today’s college students are using social media more than ever in their personal lives, and emerging research suggests that social media can have a powerful influence on the learning experience. Many instructors have an interest in harnessing the pedagogical potential of social media, but are unsure how to effectively integrate them in their curricula. In this session, we will describe how social media can foster a sense of community within and beyond the classroom setting. Specifically, we will showcase strategies designed to create and sustain community using the social media tool Twitter, addressing commonly identified issues such as student privacy and communication. Tagscommunicationcommunitycourse designengagementsocial media Posted on September 19, 2014April 12, 20242014 Dziuban Award – Stephanie Vie, Ph.D. Stephanie Vie, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Writing and Rhetoric, College of Arts and Humanities, was awarded the Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online Teaching by the Center for Distributed Learning (CDL). The award presentation occurred during the Showcase event that concluded the spring section of CDL’s faculty development program for online and blended teaching, … Continue reading “2014 Dziuban Award – Stephanie Vie, Ph.D.” Tagsawardscourse designonline learningOnline teachingpersonalized adaptive learningstrategy Posted on July 28, 2014April 12, 2024Collaboration Strategies in Online Course Environments The task of online collaboration is daunting, but not impossible. Advancements in communication technologies along with sound pedagogical techniques and clear student expectations can lower the barrier to effective group work online. This session will present strategies, resources, and services designed to assist faculty in implementing collaborative projects online. Ideas and concerns of on-site and remote participants will be solicited. The goal of this interactive session is to create a constructive and practical dialogue with colleagues. Tagscollaborationcommunicationcourse designgroup projectsstrategies Posted on April 16, 2014April 12, 2024Online Engagement Strategies For Large Classes At the Center for Distributed Learning we often hear from faculty, “that’s a great idea, but it’ll never work for me because I teach such large classes.” Student engagement can be a challenge in any size class, but it can be overwhelming trying to reach hundreds of students individually when there’s only one of you. In this brief seminar, we will share a set of strategies that can be used to make the most effective use of your time to provide a personal touch to all of your students. We will provide specific examples using existing tools in Webcourses@UCF and share anecdotal experiences using these strategies with classes of over 1400 students. The strategies presented in this session were developed with large classes in mind, but they can be used successfully in any size class. Tagscourse designengagementlarge classstrategiesWebcourses@UCF Posted on November 19, 2013April 12, 2024Enriching Your Online Course Content: Selecting or Designing Media Elements It is easier than ever before to include existing media and to create your own media for online course content. Photos, infographics, charts, illustrations, icons! Demos, screencasts, events, interviews! Webcams, smartphones, YouTube, and Flickr! Possibilities abound for enriching online course content with media that contribute to understanding, captivate attention, or increase retention. In this session rich with examples, presenters will share principles for making wise choices about how to best include media for the greatest benefit and the least amount of hassle. Tagscourse designengagementmedia Posted on May 19, 2013April 12, 20242013 Dziuban Award – Pavel Zemliansky, Ph.D. Pavel Zemliansky, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Writing and Rhetoric, College of Arts and Humanities, was awarded the Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online Teaching by the Center for Distributed Learning (CDL). The award presentation occurred during the Showcase event that concluded the spring section of CDL’s faculty development program for online and blended teaching, IDL6543. … Continue reading “2013 Dziuban Award – Pavel Zemliansky, Ph.D.” Tagsawardscourse designonline learningOnline teachingpersonalized adaptive learningstrategy Posted on April 16, 2013April 12, 2024Online Course Quality: Tune Up Your Course with the Online Course Quick Check Whether you have been teaching online for years or are just getting started, “online course quality” is an elusive goal to achieve. For instance, what are the components of a high quality course? How does course design contribute to overall course quality? What role does the teaching practice of the online instructor play in course quality? Can the characteristics of the students impact the quality of the course? Are large classes and small classes of equivalent quality? Access this brief, informative session for access to an array of tools, resources, and information to aid you in the quest for quality in online teaching. A featured resource is the debut of UCF’s Online Course Quick Check as a tool for quick self-assessment or collegial feedback. Tagscourse designlarge classqualitystrategies Posted on November 14, 2012April 12, 2024Effective Design Strategies for Blended Courses Blended courses (also known as “mixed-mode” at UCF) are growing in popularity in higher education. The benefit of the blended approach is that it offers students the flexible scheduling and pacing of the online environment, along with the support of the face-to-face interaction of the classroom. However, there are unique challenges in the design of a blended course. Care must be taken to leverage the “best” of both learning environments to design a cohesive, seamless learning experience. In this brief seminar, we will explore affordances of blended learning, review models of blended learning implementation, and share practical strategies in order to maximize the integration of the face-to-face and online components in your blended courses. Tagsblendedcourse designmixed-modestrategies Posted on July 13, 2012August 1, 2024Creating Accessible Content in the Online Course Environment As new and exciting technologies emerge, many of us are compelled to incorporate them into our online courses. Yet how do we face the challenge of ensuring that all of our students, including those with visual and hearing impairments, learning disabilities, and non-native English speakers, can access these materials? In this session, presenters will discuss a variety of strategies, resources, and services that will help us make online course materials accessible. Ideas and concerns of on-site and remote participants will be solicited. The goal of this session is constructive and practical dialogue with colleagues. Tagsaccessibilitystrategies Posted on May 15, 2012April 12, 20242012 Dziuban Award – Amanda Groff Amanda Groff, Professor, Department of Anthropology, College of Sciences, was awarded the Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online Teaching by the Center for Distributed Learning (CDL). The award presentation occurred during the Showcase event that concluded the spring section of CDL’s faculty development program for online and blended teaching, IDL6543. 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Posted on September 19, 2014April 12, 20242014 Dziuban Award – Stephanie Vie, Ph.D. Stephanie Vie, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Writing and Rhetoric, College of Arts and Humanities, was awarded the Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online Teaching by the Center for Distributed Learning (CDL). The award presentation occurred during the Showcase event that concluded the spring section of CDL’s faculty development program for online and blended teaching, … Continue reading “2014 Dziuban Award – Stephanie Vie, Ph.D.” Tagsawardscourse designonline learningOnline teachingpersonalized adaptive learningstrategy Posted on July 28, 2014April 12, 2024Collaboration Strategies in Online Course Environments The task of online collaboration is daunting, but not impossible. Advancements in communication technologies along with sound pedagogical techniques and clear student expectations can lower the barrier to effective group work online. This session will present strategies, resources, and services designed to assist faculty in implementing collaborative projects online. Ideas and concerns of on-site and remote participants will be solicited. The goal of this interactive session is to create a constructive and practical dialogue with colleagues. Tagscollaborationcommunicationcourse designgroup projectsstrategies Posted on April 16, 2014April 12, 2024Online Engagement Strategies For Large Classes At the Center for Distributed Learning we often hear from faculty, “that’s a great idea, but it’ll never work for me because I teach such large classes.” Student engagement can be a challenge in any size class, but it can be overwhelming trying to reach hundreds of students individually when there’s only one of you. In this brief seminar, we will share a set of strategies that can be used to make the most effective use of your time to provide a personal touch to all of your students. We will provide specific examples using existing tools in Webcourses@UCF and share anecdotal experiences using these strategies with classes of over 1400 students. The strategies presented in this session were developed with large classes in mind, but they can be used successfully in any size class. Tagscourse designengagementlarge classstrategiesWebcourses@UCF Posted on November 19, 2013April 12, 2024Enriching Your Online Course Content: Selecting or Designing Media Elements It is easier than ever before to include existing media and to create your own media for online course content. Photos, infographics, charts, illustrations, icons! Demos, screencasts, events, interviews! Webcams, smartphones, YouTube, and Flickr! Possibilities abound for enriching online course content with media that contribute to understanding, captivate attention, or increase retention. In this session rich with examples, presenters will share principles for making wise choices about how to best include media for the greatest benefit and the least amount of hassle. Tagscourse designengagementmedia Posted on May 19, 2013April 12, 20242013 Dziuban Award – Pavel Zemliansky, Ph.D. Pavel Zemliansky, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Writing and Rhetoric, College of Arts and Humanities, was awarded the Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online Teaching by the Center for Distributed Learning (CDL). The award presentation occurred during the Showcase event that concluded the spring section of CDL’s faculty development program for online and blended teaching, IDL6543. … Continue reading “2013 Dziuban Award – Pavel Zemliansky, Ph.D.” Tagsawardscourse designonline learningOnline teachingpersonalized adaptive learningstrategy Posted on April 16, 2013April 12, 2024Online Course Quality: Tune Up Your Course with the Online Course Quick Check Whether you have been teaching online for years or are just getting started, “online course quality” is an elusive goal to achieve. For instance, what are the components of a high quality course? How does course design contribute to overall course quality? What role does the teaching practice of the online instructor play in course quality? Can the characteristics of the students impact the quality of the course? Are large classes and small classes of equivalent quality? Access this brief, informative session for access to an array of tools, resources, and information to aid you in the quest for quality in online teaching. A featured resource is the debut of UCF’s Online Course Quick Check as a tool for quick self-assessment or collegial feedback. Tagscourse designlarge classqualitystrategies Posted on November 14, 2012April 12, 2024Effective Design Strategies for Blended Courses Blended courses (also known as “mixed-mode” at UCF) are growing in popularity in higher education. The benefit of the blended approach is that it offers students the flexible scheduling and pacing of the online environment, along with the support of the face-to-face interaction of the classroom. However, there are unique challenges in the design of a blended course. Care must be taken to leverage the “best” of both learning environments to design a cohesive, seamless learning experience. In this brief seminar, we will explore affordances of blended learning, review models of blended learning implementation, and share practical strategies in order to maximize the integration of the face-to-face and online components in your blended courses. Tagsblendedcourse designmixed-modestrategies Posted on July 13, 2012August 1, 2024Creating Accessible Content in the Online Course Environment As new and exciting technologies emerge, many of us are compelled to incorporate them into our online courses. Yet how do we face the challenge of ensuring that all of our students, including those with visual and hearing impairments, learning disabilities, and non-native English speakers, can access these materials? In this session, presenters will discuss a variety of strategies, resources, and services that will help us make online course materials accessible. Ideas and concerns of on-site and remote participants will be solicited. The goal of this session is constructive and practical dialogue with colleagues. Tagsaccessibilitystrategies Posted on May 15, 2012April 12, 20242012 Dziuban Award – Amanda Groff Amanda Groff, Professor, Department of Anthropology, College of Sciences, was awarded the Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online Teaching by the Center for Distributed Learning (CDL). The award presentation occurred during the Showcase event that concluded the spring section of CDL’s faculty development program for online and blended teaching, IDL6543. 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Posted on July 28, 2014April 12, 2024Collaboration Strategies in Online Course Environments The task of online collaboration is daunting, but not impossible. Advancements in communication technologies along with sound pedagogical techniques and clear student expectations can lower the barrier to effective group work online. This session will present strategies, resources, and services designed to assist faculty in implementing collaborative projects online. Ideas and concerns of on-site and remote participants will be solicited. The goal of this interactive session is to create a constructive and practical dialogue with colleagues. Tagscollaborationcommunicationcourse designgroup projectsstrategies Posted on April 16, 2014April 12, 2024Online Engagement Strategies For Large Classes At the Center for Distributed Learning we often hear from faculty, “that’s a great idea, but it’ll never work for me because I teach such large classes.” Student engagement can be a challenge in any size class, but it can be overwhelming trying to reach hundreds of students individually when there’s only one of you. In this brief seminar, we will share a set of strategies that can be used to make the most effective use of your time to provide a personal touch to all of your students. We will provide specific examples using existing tools in Webcourses@UCF and share anecdotal experiences using these strategies with classes of over 1400 students. The strategies presented in this session were developed with large classes in mind, but they can be used successfully in any size class. Tagscourse designengagementlarge classstrategiesWebcourses@UCF Posted on November 19, 2013April 12, 2024Enriching Your Online Course Content: Selecting or Designing Media Elements It is easier than ever before to include existing media and to create your own media for online course content. Photos, infographics, charts, illustrations, icons! Demos, screencasts, events, interviews! Webcams, smartphones, YouTube, and Flickr! Possibilities abound for enriching online course content with media that contribute to understanding, captivate attention, or increase retention. In this session rich with examples, presenters will share principles for making wise choices about how to best include media for the greatest benefit and the least amount of hassle. Tagscourse designengagementmedia Posted on May 19, 2013April 12, 20242013 Dziuban Award – Pavel Zemliansky, Ph.D. Pavel Zemliansky, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Writing and Rhetoric, College of Arts and Humanities, was awarded the Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online Teaching by the Center for Distributed Learning (CDL). The award presentation occurred during the Showcase event that concluded the spring section of CDL’s faculty development program for online and blended teaching, IDL6543. … Continue reading “2013 Dziuban Award – Pavel Zemliansky, Ph.D.” Tagsawardscourse designonline learningOnline teachingpersonalized adaptive learningstrategy Posted on April 16, 2013April 12, 2024Online Course Quality: Tune Up Your Course with the Online Course Quick Check Whether you have been teaching online for years or are just getting started, “online course quality” is an elusive goal to achieve. For instance, what are the components of a high quality course? How does course design contribute to overall course quality? What role does the teaching practice of the online instructor play in course quality? Can the characteristics of the students impact the quality of the course? Are large classes and small classes of equivalent quality? Access this brief, informative session for access to an array of tools, resources, and information to aid you in the quest for quality in online teaching. A featured resource is the debut of UCF’s Online Course Quick Check as a tool for quick self-assessment or collegial feedback. Tagscourse designlarge classqualitystrategies Posted on November 14, 2012April 12, 2024Effective Design Strategies for Blended Courses Blended courses (also known as “mixed-mode” at UCF) are growing in popularity in higher education. The benefit of the blended approach is that it offers students the flexible scheduling and pacing of the online environment, along with the support of the face-to-face interaction of the classroom. However, there are unique challenges in the design of a blended course. Care must be taken to leverage the “best” of both learning environments to design a cohesive, seamless learning experience. In this brief seminar, we will explore affordances of blended learning, review models of blended learning implementation, and share practical strategies in order to maximize the integration of the face-to-face and online components in your blended courses. Tagsblendedcourse designmixed-modestrategies Posted on July 13, 2012August 1, 2024Creating Accessible Content in the Online Course Environment As new and exciting technologies emerge, many of us are compelled to incorporate them into our online courses. Yet how do we face the challenge of ensuring that all of our students, including those with visual and hearing impairments, learning disabilities, and non-native English speakers, can access these materials? In this session, presenters will discuss a variety of strategies, resources, and services that will help us make online course materials accessible. Ideas and concerns of on-site and remote participants will be solicited. The goal of this session is constructive and practical dialogue with colleagues. Tagsaccessibilitystrategies Posted on May 15, 2012April 12, 20242012 Dziuban Award – Amanda Groff Amanda Groff, Professor, Department of Anthropology, College of Sciences, was awarded the Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online Teaching by the Center for Distributed Learning (CDL). The award presentation occurred during the Showcase event that concluded the spring section of CDL’s faculty development program for online and blended teaching, IDL6543. Professor Groff received the 2012 … Continue reading “2012 Dziuban Award – Amanda Groff” Tagsawardscourse designonline learningOnline teachingpersonalized adaptive learningstrategy Posts navigation Previous page Page 1 … Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Next page Navigation Menu Teach Online BackCourse Enhancements BackCDL GraphicsVideo@CDLSkype for Business (Lync)Webcourses@UCF IntegrationsStreaming VideosObojoboMateria Back Create Your Course BackRequest a Webcourses@UCF Course SectionSemester Start-Up GuideEnd of Semester Guide Back Effective Online Teaching Strategies BackDesign Your Online CourseCopyrightMedia Message Design TutorialDeliver Your Online CourseInstructional Best Practices Using Technology Back Online Accessibility BackAccessibility Resources for InstructorsProactive Captioning for Online CoursesUniversal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT) Back Professional Development BackFaculty Seminars in Online TeachingEssentials of Webcourses@UCFWebcourses@UCF TrainingEffective Teaching with Video (ETV)HQR4444Zoom EssentialsADL5000PAL6000IDL6543IDL7000DLI7836: Digital Learning STEM Institute Back Resources for Teaching Online BackInstructional Designer Lookup ToolLet’s Talk About… A Web Video SeriesTips for Faculty, from FacultyLinkedIn LearningUCF Financial Aid RequirementTeaching Online Pedagogical Repository (TOPR)UCF Creed-Based Academic Integrity CommitmentThe Teaching Online Podcast (TOPcast)A Short Guide to DIY VideosObjective Builder ToolUniversal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT)Additional UCF faculty resources Back Personalized Adaptive Learning BackExplore Personalized Adaptive LearningPAL Faculty SpotlightPAL Learning Guides & SupportPAL Publications and Media ExposurePAL Design & Development Services Back Recognizing Exemplary Teaching BackThe Chuck D. 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Posted on April 16, 2014April 12, 2024Online Engagement Strategies For Large Classes At the Center for Distributed Learning we often hear from faculty, “that’s a great idea, but it’ll never work for me because I teach such large classes.” Student engagement can be a challenge in any size class, but it can be overwhelming trying to reach hundreds of students individually when there’s only one of you. In this brief seminar, we will share a set of strategies that can be used to make the most effective use of your time to provide a personal touch to all of your students. We will provide specific examples using existing tools in Webcourses@UCF and share anecdotal experiences using these strategies with classes of over 1400 students. The strategies presented in this session were developed with large classes in mind, but they can be used successfully in any size class. Tagscourse designengagementlarge classstrategiesWebcourses@UCF Posted on November 19, 2013April 12, 2024Enriching Your Online Course Content: Selecting or Designing Media Elements It is easier than ever before to include existing media and to create your own media for online course content. Photos, infographics, charts, illustrations, icons! Demos, screencasts, events, interviews! Webcams, smartphones, YouTube, and Flickr! Possibilities abound for enriching online course content with media that contribute to understanding, captivate attention, or increase retention. In this session rich with examples, presenters will share principles for making wise choices about how to best include media for the greatest benefit and the least amount of hassle. Tagscourse designengagementmedia Posted on May 19, 2013April 12, 20242013 Dziuban Award – Pavel Zemliansky, Ph.D. Pavel Zemliansky, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Writing and Rhetoric, College of Arts and Humanities, was awarded the Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online Teaching by the Center for Distributed Learning (CDL). The award presentation occurred during the Showcase event that concluded the spring section of CDL’s faculty development program for online and blended teaching, IDL6543. … Continue reading “2013 Dziuban Award – Pavel Zemliansky, Ph.D.” Tagsawardscourse designonline learningOnline teachingpersonalized adaptive learningstrategy Posted on April 16, 2013April 12, 2024Online Course Quality: Tune Up Your Course with the Online Course Quick Check Whether you have been teaching online for years or are just getting started, “online course quality” is an elusive goal to achieve. For instance, what are the components of a high quality course? How does course design contribute to overall course quality? What role does the teaching practice of the online instructor play in course quality? Can the characteristics of the students impact the quality of the course? Are large classes and small classes of equivalent quality? Access this brief, informative session for access to an array of tools, resources, and information to aid you in the quest for quality in online teaching. A featured resource is the debut of UCF’s Online Course Quick Check as a tool for quick self-assessment or collegial feedback. Tagscourse designlarge classqualitystrategies Posted on November 14, 2012April 12, 2024Effective Design Strategies for Blended Courses Blended courses (also known as “mixed-mode” at UCF) are growing in popularity in higher education. The benefit of the blended approach is that it offers students the flexible scheduling and pacing of the online environment, along with the support of the face-to-face interaction of the classroom. However, there are unique challenges in the design of a blended course. Care must be taken to leverage the “best” of both learning environments to design a cohesive, seamless learning experience. In this brief seminar, we will explore affordances of blended learning, review models of blended learning implementation, and share practical strategies in order to maximize the integration of the face-to-face and online components in your blended courses. Tagsblendedcourse designmixed-modestrategies Posted on July 13, 2012August 1, 2024Creating Accessible Content in the Online Course Environment As new and exciting technologies emerge, many of us are compelled to incorporate them into our online courses. Yet how do we face the challenge of ensuring that all of our students, including those with visual and hearing impairments, learning disabilities, and non-native English speakers, can access these materials? In this session, presenters will discuss a variety of strategies, resources, and services that will help us make online course materials accessible. Ideas and concerns of on-site and remote participants will be solicited. The goal of this session is constructive and practical dialogue with colleagues. Tagsaccessibilitystrategies Posted on May 15, 2012April 12, 20242012 Dziuban Award – Amanda Groff Amanda Groff, Professor, Department of Anthropology, College of Sciences, was awarded the Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online Teaching by the Center for Distributed Learning (CDL). The award presentation occurred during the Showcase event that concluded the spring section of CDL’s faculty development program for online and blended teaching, IDL6543. 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Posted on November 19, 2013April 12, 2024Enriching Your Online Course Content: Selecting or Designing Media Elements It is easier than ever before to include existing media and to create your own media for online course content. Photos, infographics, charts, illustrations, icons! Demos, screencasts, events, interviews! Webcams, smartphones, YouTube, and Flickr! Possibilities abound for enriching online course content with media that contribute to understanding, captivate attention, or increase retention. In this session rich with examples, presenters will share principles for making wise choices about how to best include media for the greatest benefit and the least amount of hassle. Tagscourse designengagementmedia Posted on May 19, 2013April 12, 20242013 Dziuban Award – Pavel Zemliansky, Ph.D. Pavel Zemliansky, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Writing and Rhetoric, College of Arts and Humanities, was awarded the Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online Teaching by the Center for Distributed Learning (CDL). The award presentation occurred during the Showcase event that concluded the spring section of CDL’s faculty development program for online and blended teaching, IDL6543. … Continue reading “2013 Dziuban Award – Pavel Zemliansky, Ph.D.” Tagsawardscourse designonline learningOnline teachingpersonalized adaptive learningstrategy Posted on April 16, 2013April 12, 2024Online Course Quality: Tune Up Your Course with the Online Course Quick Check Whether you have been teaching online for years or are just getting started, “online course quality” is an elusive goal to achieve. For instance, what are the components of a high quality course? How does course design contribute to overall course quality? What role does the teaching practice of the online instructor play in course quality? Can the characteristics of the students impact the quality of the course? Are large classes and small classes of equivalent quality? Access this brief, informative session for access to an array of tools, resources, and information to aid you in the quest for quality in online teaching. A featured resource is the debut of UCF’s Online Course Quick Check as a tool for quick self-assessment or collegial feedback. Tagscourse designlarge classqualitystrategies Posted on November 14, 2012April 12, 2024Effective Design Strategies for Blended Courses Blended courses (also known as “mixed-mode” at UCF) are growing in popularity in higher education. The benefit of the blended approach is that it offers students the flexible scheduling and pacing of the online environment, along with the support of the face-to-face interaction of the classroom. However, there are unique challenges in the design of a blended course. Care must be taken to leverage the “best” of both learning environments to design a cohesive, seamless learning experience. 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Posted on May 19, 2013April 12, 20242013 Dziuban Award – Pavel Zemliansky, Ph.D. Pavel Zemliansky, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Writing and Rhetoric, College of Arts and Humanities, was awarded the Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online Teaching by the Center for Distributed Learning (CDL). The award presentation occurred during the Showcase event that concluded the spring section of CDL’s faculty development program for online and blended teaching, IDL6543. … Continue reading “2013 Dziuban Award – Pavel Zemliansky, Ph.D.” Tagsawardscourse designonline learningOnline teachingpersonalized adaptive learningstrategy Posted on April 16, 2013April 12, 2024Online Course Quality: Tune Up Your Course with the Online Course Quick Check Whether you have been teaching online for years or are just getting started, “online course quality” is an elusive goal to achieve. For instance, what are the components of a high quality course? How does course design contribute to overall course quality? What role does the teaching practice of the online instructor play in course quality? Can the characteristics of the students impact the quality of the course? Are large classes and small classes of equivalent quality? Access this brief, informative session for access to an array of tools, resources, and information to aid you in the quest for quality in online teaching. A featured resource is the debut of UCF’s Online Course Quick Check as a tool for quick self-assessment or collegial feedback. Tagscourse designlarge classqualitystrategies Posted on November 14, 2012April 12, 2024Effective Design Strategies for Blended Courses Blended courses (also known as “mixed-mode” at UCF) are growing in popularity in higher education. The benefit of the blended approach is that it offers students the flexible scheduling and pacing of the online environment, along with the support of the face-to-face interaction of the classroom. However, there are unique challenges in the design of a blended course. Care must be taken to leverage the “best” of both learning environments to design a cohesive, seamless learning experience. In this brief seminar, we will explore affordances of blended learning, review models of blended learning implementation, and share practical strategies in order to maximize the integration of the face-to-face and online components in your blended courses. Tagsblendedcourse designmixed-modestrategies Posted on July 13, 2012August 1, 2024Creating Accessible Content in the Online Course Environment As new and exciting technologies emerge, many of us are compelled to incorporate them into our online courses. Yet how do we face the challenge of ensuring that all of our students, including those with visual and hearing impairments, learning disabilities, and non-native English speakers, can access these materials? 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Posted on April 16, 2013April 12, 2024Online Course Quality: Tune Up Your Course with the Online Course Quick Check Whether you have been teaching online for years or are just getting started, “online course quality” is an elusive goal to achieve. For instance, what are the components of a high quality course? How does course design contribute to overall course quality? What role does the teaching practice of the online instructor play in course quality? Can the characteristics of the students impact the quality of the course? Are large classes and small classes of equivalent quality? Access this brief, informative session for access to an array of tools, resources, and information to aid you in the quest for quality in online teaching. A featured resource is the debut of UCF’s Online Course Quick Check as a tool for quick self-assessment or collegial feedback. Tagscourse designlarge classqualitystrategies Posted on November 14, 2012April 12, 2024Effective Design Strategies for Blended Courses Blended courses (also known as “mixed-mode” at UCF) are growing in popularity in higher education. The benefit of the blended approach is that it offers students the flexible scheduling and pacing of the online environment, along with the support of the face-to-face interaction of the classroom. However, there are unique challenges in the design of a blended course. Care must be taken to leverage the “best” of both learning environments to design a cohesive, seamless learning experience. In this brief seminar, we will explore affordances of blended learning, review models of blended learning implementation, and share practical strategies in order to maximize the integration of the face-to-face and online components in your blended courses. Tagsblendedcourse designmixed-modestrategies Posted on July 13, 2012August 1, 2024Creating Accessible Content in the Online Course Environment As new and exciting technologies emerge, many of us are compelled to incorporate them into our online courses. Yet how do we face the challenge of ensuring that all of our students, including those with visual and hearing impairments, learning disabilities, and non-native English speakers, can access these materials? In this session, presenters will discuss a variety of strategies, resources, and services that will help us make online course materials accessible. Ideas and concerns of on-site and remote participants will be solicited. The goal of this session is constructive and practical dialogue with colleagues. Tagsaccessibilitystrategies Posted on May 15, 2012April 12, 20242012 Dziuban Award – Amanda Groff Amanda Groff, Professor, Department of Anthropology, College of Sciences, was awarded the Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online Teaching by the Center for Distributed Learning (CDL). The award presentation occurred during the Showcase event that concluded the spring section of CDL’s faculty development program for online and blended teaching, IDL6543. Professor Groff received the 2012 … Continue reading “2012 Dziuban Award – Amanda Groff” Tagsawardscourse designonline learningOnline teachingpersonalized adaptive learningstrategy Posts navigation Previous page Page 1 … Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Next page
Posted on November 14, 2012April 12, 2024Effective Design Strategies for Blended Courses Blended courses (also known as “mixed-mode” at UCF) are growing in popularity in higher education. The benefit of the blended approach is that it offers students the flexible scheduling and pacing of the online environment, along with the support of the face-to-face interaction of the classroom. However, there are unique challenges in the design of a blended course. Care must be taken to leverage the “best” of both learning environments to design a cohesive, seamless learning experience. In this brief seminar, we will explore affordances of blended learning, review models of blended learning implementation, and share practical strategies in order to maximize the integration of the face-to-face and online components in your blended courses. Tagsblendedcourse designmixed-modestrategies Posted on July 13, 2012August 1, 2024Creating Accessible Content in the Online Course Environment As new and exciting technologies emerge, many of us are compelled to incorporate them into our online courses. Yet how do we face the challenge of ensuring that all of our students, including those with visual and hearing impairments, learning disabilities, and non-native English speakers, can access these materials? In this session, presenters will discuss a variety of strategies, resources, and services that will help us make online course materials accessible. Ideas and concerns of on-site and remote participants will be solicited. The goal of this session is constructive and practical dialogue with colleagues. Tagsaccessibilitystrategies Posted on May 15, 2012April 12, 20242012 Dziuban Award – Amanda Groff Amanda Groff, Professor, Department of Anthropology, College of Sciences, was awarded the Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online Teaching by the Center for Distributed Learning (CDL). The award presentation occurred during the Showcase event that concluded the spring section of CDL’s faculty development program for online and blended teaching, IDL6543. Professor Groff received the 2012 … Continue reading “2012 Dziuban Award – Amanda Groff” Tagsawardscourse designonline learningOnline teachingpersonalized adaptive learningstrategy Posts navigation Previous page Page 1 … Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Next page
Posted on July 13, 2012August 1, 2024Creating Accessible Content in the Online Course Environment As new and exciting technologies emerge, many of us are compelled to incorporate them into our online courses. Yet how do we face the challenge of ensuring that all of our students, including those with visual and hearing impairments, learning disabilities, and non-native English speakers, can access these materials? In this session, presenters will discuss a variety of strategies, resources, and services that will help us make online course materials accessible. Ideas and concerns of on-site and remote participants will be solicited. The goal of this session is constructive and practical dialogue with colleagues. Tagsaccessibilitystrategies Posted on May 15, 2012April 12, 20242012 Dziuban Award – Amanda Groff Amanda Groff, Professor, Department of Anthropology, College of Sciences, was awarded the Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online Teaching by the Center for Distributed Learning (CDL). The award presentation occurred during the Showcase event that concluded the spring section of CDL’s faculty development program for online and blended teaching, IDL6543. Professor Groff received the 2012 … Continue reading “2012 Dziuban Award – Amanda Groff” Tagsawardscourse designonline learningOnline teachingpersonalized adaptive learningstrategy Posts navigation Previous page Page 1 … Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Next page
Posted on May 15, 2012April 12, 20242012 Dziuban Award – Amanda Groff Amanda Groff, Professor, Department of Anthropology, College of Sciences, was awarded the Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online Teaching by the Center for Distributed Learning (CDL). The award presentation occurred during the Showcase event that concluded the spring section of CDL’s faculty development program for online and blended teaching, IDL6543. Professor Groff received the 2012 … Continue reading “2012 Dziuban Award – Amanda Groff” Tagsawardscourse designonline learningOnline teachingpersonalized adaptive learningstrategy Posts navigation Previous page Page 1 … Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Next page