ADDIE

Facilitating Online Discussions

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February 18, 2025

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Betsy Guala

Overview

Online discussions are used to build dynamic learning communities, to synthesize key concepts, and to promote critical thinking skills. This article highlights tips for successfully facilitating online discussions.

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Design: Using a Course Design Plan

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February 13, 2025

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Jennifer Parker

Overview

This article introduces using a course design plan for the design phase of the instructional design model ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate) and how it can help meet alignment principles of Quality Matters’ Standards for Course Design.

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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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