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An Overview of Perusall
Overview 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 […]
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An Overview of VoiceThread
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, […]
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Communication Templates for Online Courses
Overview Communication with students is a key part of Managing Your Online Course; this post has email and announcement templates and examples to aid with that communication.
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Communication with Online Students Prior to Classes
Overview To prepare online enrolled students for success, eCampus provides them with information prior to the start date of classes.
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Syllabus Template for Online Courses
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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Tips for Conducting Online / Remote Synchronous Sessions
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) […]
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Types of Videos for Online Teaching & Learning
Overview Videos can be used for a variety of purposes in online courses, and different set-ups are required to achieve these goals. This article will review the types of videos used in online courses and provide examples.