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Collaborative (Group) Learning Online

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September 12, 2024

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Jennifer Parker

Overview

Collaborative learning, also known as group learning, is an opportunity for students to develop higher-order cognitive skills, promote connections and community, and engage with different perspectives. To facilitate student collaboration online, it requires designing the activity as well as selecting the best technology to connect students.

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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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Ensuring Academic Integrity Online

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October 17, 2024

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Catherine Healy

Overview

Faculty can use the strategies, tools, techniques and technologies available to them to help ensure academic integrity in online courses.

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Competencies for Online and Hybrid/Blended Instruction

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June 12, 2025

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Jennifer Parker

Overview

What skills does an instructor need to succeed with an online or hybrid course? The UConn Competencies for Online and Hybrid/Blended Instruction survey includes 27 competencies to inform and facilitate self-assessment. The second edition takes into account developments in higher education since the COVID pandemic.

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