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eCampus Accessibility Checklist and Guide

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July 8, 2025

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Kelsey Keefe

Overview

This post provides a guide to implementing the eCampus Accessibility Checklist, including disabilities and common barriers, accessibility frameworks, rationale for accessibility standards, and resources for implementation.

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Managing Your Online Course

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July 23, 2025

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Kelsey Keefe

Overview

The Course Facilitation Plan (CFP) outlines the key steps to take before, during, and after your course implementation, presented in the recurring course life-cycle, as well as recognizing the four roles of an online instructor. Download a copy of the file to create your own customized version.

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An Overview of VoiceThread

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December 31, 2024

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Simon Wang

Overview

VoiceThread is an interactive, multimedia discussion tool that enables dynamic conversations around multimedia content including images, videos, documents, and presentations. It allows users (instructors & students) to create, share, and comment on content using a variety of formats, including text, audio, and video. Online instructors can leverage VoiceThread to create asynchronous discussions, deliver interactive lectures, or facilitate group projects. Its flexibility supports diverse learning styles and encourages participation, making it an ideal tool for building community in online courses. VoiceThread integrates seamlessly with HuskyCT, ensuring a smooth experience for both instructors and students.

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Syllabus Template for Online Courses

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September 29, 2025

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Kelsey Keefe

Overview

eCampus offers a syllabus template for instructors teaching online, which meets accessibility requirements for online courses. This post describes how to download and use the template to create your syllabus.

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Best Practices and Expectations for Online Teaching at UConn

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July 16, 2025

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Kelsey Keefe

Overview

Teaching in an online environment is different from teaching in a face-to-face classroom. This post covers some best practices and expectations for online teaching at UConn.

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