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Tips for Conducting Online / Remote Synchronous Sessions

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April 23, 2025

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Timothy Stubbs

Overview

Conducting remote live, remote, synchronous class sessions using video conference software — such as WebEx, Teams, or Collaborate Ultra — can be a daunting task (Boland & Major, 2021). Below are some tips and strategies for designing and facilitating online synchronous sessions, specifically in Online Synchronous (OS), Online Blended (OB), and In-Person Remote (PR) course modalities.

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Designing & Developing Online Assessments

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March 17, 2025

 by 

Timothy Stubbs

Overview

This article describes research-based recommendations for designing, developing, and implementing assessments in online courses.

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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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An Overview of Perusall

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August 14, 2025

 by 

Timothy Stubbs

Overview

Logo with tagline: Perusall - Every student prepared for every class

Perusall is a free “social annotation” tool that helps students engage with course material in class groups. When integrated with HuskyCT, instructors can create reading or viewing assignments in which students create & share their own annotations and respond to each other’s comments and questions. Perusall informs instructors of the concepts that generate the most student questions & discussion, and Perusall can assist instructors score assignments quickly and efficiently. Perusall also reminds students of incomplete assignments, prompting higher rates of completion and preparedness.

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