by Christina Sabo | Mar 23, 2021 | Featured, Online
Whether you’ve always taught online or are getting your first taste of online instruction this past year, you’re likely well aware of the challenges that come along with not being present with students face to face. It can be easy for students to fall behind or to...
by Christina Sabo | Mar 9, 2021 | Featured, Online, Webconferencing
When courses are online it’s not just the course content and meetings that are virtual– office hours are, too. If you’re new to hosting online office hours, it can be useful to get some tips on making personal connections with students in the online setting and...
by Christina Sabo | Feb 25, 2021 | Featured, Online
One of the most important elements of a successful online course is developing a strong sense of instructor presence. However, while that’s easy to say, it’s not always so easy to actually do, especially if you’re new to teaching online. While our Foundations of...
by Christina Sabo | Nov 23, 2020 | Featured, Online, Quick Tips
Some students have taken to online learning like fish to water. For others, however, it’s been a bit of a struggle. Online learning isn’t the best fit for every student, and now that online is the only option some students may be seriously struggling in ways they...
by Christina Sabo | Oct 26, 2020 | Featured, Features, Guides, Online
Whether you’re sending an email, posting in a discussion forum, or chatting online, digital communications can be tricky, as there no allowance for tone of voice or facial expressions. It can also be difficult to strike a balance between explaining things clearly and...
by Christina Sabo | Oct 5, 2020 | Featured, Guides, Online
Many students prefer taking online courses because they allow greater flexibility, especially during the pandemic, as many may now be balancing work and childcare with completing their course assignments in a way that they weren’t before. However, the pandemic...
