Posted on November 6, 2017April 12, 2024Creating Accessible Online Content In this presentation of Creating Accessible Online Content, Jacob Bates, Techranger Team Lead, and Jesse McBride, Techranger, discuss some of the best practices for designing accessible content. During the course of this presentation, Jacob and Jesse will also demonstrate CDL’s Universal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT) that enables faculty to identify accessibility issues in … Continue reading “Creating Accessible Online Content” TagsaccessibilitytechrangerUDOITWebcourses@UCF Posted on February 14, 2017April 12, 2024Extending the Efficacy of the Learning Management System: Integrating Tools to Enhance Learning Online Abstract Learning management systems (LMS) such as Blackboard and Canvas provide a foundation for instructors to design online learning experiences. In recent years, the functionality of most LMSs has expanded to offer more flexibility, primarily by allowing external tools to be integrated. Tools such as Twitter, YouTube, and Quizlet have the potential to increase learners’ … Continue reading “Extending the Efficacy of the Learning Management System: Integrating Tools to Enhance Learning Online” Tagsblendedcourse designengagementLTINGDLEonlineQuiz ExtensionsstrategiesUDOITWebcourses@UCF Posted on June 9, 2016April 12, 2024Promoting Flexible Learning Opportunities in Online Courses: A Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Approach Abstract Addressing the needs of individual learners in online courses is commonly perceived as challenging for instructors. Design principles included in the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework have the potential to optimize learning in all spaces for all people, based on scientific insights in how people learn. In this session, we will share principles … Continue reading “Promoting Flexible Learning Opportunities in Online Courses: A Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Approach” Tagsaccessibilityblendedcourse designflexibilityinclusiononlinepersonalizedstrategiesUDLUDOITuniversal design for learningWebcourses@UCF Posted on March 18, 2015April 12, 2024Strategies to Encourage Academic Integrity in Online Exams Online exams are popular in college courses, offering a time-efficient and flexible way of assessing student learning. Students often prefer them because of the convenience factor, while instructors like that they do not expend valuable face-to-face class time. However, the concern about students cheating on online exams is pervasive throughout higher education. Instructors often worry that it is difficult for students to remain academically honest under such conditions. In this session, resources and strategies to encourage academic honesty in the online exam environment such as considerations for test construction and exam settings will be shared. Specifically, we will showcase an instructor’s use of ProctorHub, UCF’s newest online proctoring tool, which is designed to mitigate these concerns. Tagsacademic integrityassessmentcourse designproctorstrategiesWebcourses@UCF Posted on April 16, 2014April 12, 2024Online Engagement Strategies For Large Classes At the Center for Distributed Learning we often hear from faculty, “that’s a great idea, but it’ll never work for me because I teach such large classes.” Student engagement can be a challenge in any size class, but it can be overwhelming trying to reach hundreds of students individually when there’s only one of you. In this brief seminar, we will share a set of strategies that can be used to make the most effective use of your time to provide a personal touch to all of your students. We will provide specific examples using existing tools in Webcourses@UCF and share anecdotal experiences using these strategies with classes of over 1400 students. The strategies presented in this session were developed with large classes in mind, but they can be used successfully in any size class. 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Posted on February 14, 2017April 12, 2024Extending the Efficacy of the Learning Management System: Integrating Tools to Enhance Learning Online Abstract Learning management systems (LMS) such as Blackboard and Canvas provide a foundation for instructors to design online learning experiences. In recent years, the functionality of most LMSs has expanded to offer more flexibility, primarily by allowing external tools to be integrated. Tools such as Twitter, YouTube, and Quizlet have the potential to increase learners’ … Continue reading “Extending the Efficacy of the Learning Management System: Integrating Tools to Enhance Learning Online” Tagsblendedcourse designengagementLTINGDLEonlineQuiz ExtensionsstrategiesUDOITWebcourses@UCF Posted on June 9, 2016April 12, 2024Promoting Flexible Learning Opportunities in Online Courses: A Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Approach Abstract Addressing the needs of individual learners in online courses is commonly perceived as challenging for instructors. Design principles included in the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework have the potential to optimize learning in all spaces for all people, based on scientific insights in how people learn. In this session, we will share principles … Continue reading “Promoting Flexible Learning Opportunities in Online Courses: A Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Approach” Tagsaccessibilityblendedcourse designflexibilityinclusiononlinepersonalizedstrategiesUDLUDOITuniversal design for learningWebcourses@UCF Posted on March 18, 2015April 12, 2024Strategies to Encourage Academic Integrity in Online Exams Online exams are popular in college courses, offering a time-efficient and flexible way of assessing student learning. Students often prefer them because of the convenience factor, while instructors like that they do not expend valuable face-to-face class time. However, the concern about students cheating on online exams is pervasive throughout higher education. Instructors often worry that it is difficult for students to remain academically honest under such conditions. In this session, resources and strategies to encourage academic honesty in the online exam environment such as considerations for test construction and exam settings will be shared. Specifically, we will showcase an instructor’s use of ProctorHub, UCF’s newest online proctoring tool, which is designed to mitigate these concerns. Tagsacademic integrityassessmentcourse designproctorstrategiesWebcourses@UCF Posted on April 16, 2014April 12, 2024Online Engagement Strategies For Large Classes At the Center for Distributed Learning we often hear from faculty, “that’s a great idea, but it’ll never work for me because I teach such large classes.” Student engagement can be a challenge in any size class, but it can be overwhelming trying to reach hundreds of students individually when there’s only one of you. In this brief seminar, we will share a set of strategies that can be used to make the most effective use of your time to provide a personal touch to all of your students. We will provide specific examples using existing tools in Webcourses@UCF and share anecdotal experiences using these strategies with classes of over 1400 students. The strategies presented in this session were developed with large classes in mind, but they can be used successfully in any size class. Tagscourse designengagementlarge classstrategiesWebcourses@UCF
Posted on June 9, 2016April 12, 2024Promoting Flexible Learning Opportunities in Online Courses: A Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Approach Abstract Addressing the needs of individual learners in online courses is commonly perceived as challenging for instructors. Design principles included in the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework have the potential to optimize learning in all spaces for all people, based on scientific insights in how people learn. In this session, we will share principles … Continue reading “Promoting Flexible Learning Opportunities in Online Courses: A Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Approach” Tagsaccessibilityblendedcourse designflexibilityinclusiononlinepersonalizedstrategiesUDLUDOITuniversal design for learningWebcourses@UCF Posted on March 18, 2015April 12, 2024Strategies to Encourage Academic Integrity in Online Exams Online exams are popular in college courses, offering a time-efficient and flexible way of assessing student learning. Students often prefer them because of the convenience factor, while instructors like that they do not expend valuable face-to-face class time. However, the concern about students cheating on online exams is pervasive throughout higher education. Instructors often worry that it is difficult for students to remain academically honest under such conditions. In this session, resources and strategies to encourage academic honesty in the online exam environment such as considerations for test construction and exam settings will be shared. Specifically, we will showcase an instructor’s use of ProctorHub, UCF’s newest online proctoring tool, which is designed to mitigate these concerns. Tagsacademic integrityassessmentcourse designproctorstrategiesWebcourses@UCF Posted on April 16, 2014April 12, 2024Online Engagement Strategies For Large Classes At the Center for Distributed Learning we often hear from faculty, “that’s a great idea, but it’ll never work for me because I teach such large classes.” Student engagement can be a challenge in any size class, but it can be overwhelming trying to reach hundreds of students individually when there’s only one of you. In this brief seminar, we will share a set of strategies that can be used to make the most effective use of your time to provide a personal touch to all of your students. We will provide specific examples using existing tools in Webcourses@UCF and share anecdotal experiences using these strategies with classes of over 1400 students. The strategies presented in this session were developed with large classes in mind, but they can be used successfully in any size class. Tagscourse designengagementlarge classstrategiesWebcourses@UCF
Posted on March 18, 2015April 12, 2024Strategies to Encourage Academic Integrity in Online Exams Online exams are popular in college courses, offering a time-efficient and flexible way of assessing student learning. Students often prefer them because of the convenience factor, while instructors like that they do not expend valuable face-to-face class time. However, the concern about students cheating on online exams is pervasive throughout higher education. Instructors often worry that it is difficult for students to remain academically honest under such conditions. In this session, resources and strategies to encourage academic honesty in the online exam environment such as considerations for test construction and exam settings will be shared. Specifically, we will showcase an instructor’s use of ProctorHub, UCF’s newest online proctoring tool, which is designed to mitigate these concerns. Tagsacademic integrityassessmentcourse designproctorstrategiesWebcourses@UCF Posted on April 16, 2014April 12, 2024Online Engagement Strategies For Large Classes At the Center for Distributed Learning we often hear from faculty, “that’s a great idea, but it’ll never work for me because I teach such large classes.” Student engagement can be a challenge in any size class, but it can be overwhelming trying to reach hundreds of students individually when there’s only one of you. In this brief seminar, we will share a set of strategies that can be used to make the most effective use of your time to provide a personal touch to all of your students. We will provide specific examples using existing tools in Webcourses@UCF and share anecdotal experiences using these strategies with classes of over 1400 students. The strategies presented in this session were developed with large classes in mind, but they can be used successfully in any size class. Tagscourse designengagementlarge classstrategiesWebcourses@UCF
Posted on April 16, 2014April 12, 2024Online Engagement Strategies For Large Classes At the Center for Distributed Learning we often hear from faculty, “that’s a great idea, but it’ll never work for me because I teach such large classes.” Student engagement can be a challenge in any size class, but it can be overwhelming trying to reach hundreds of students individually when there’s only one of you. In this brief seminar, we will share a set of strategies that can be used to make the most effective use of your time to provide a personal touch to all of your students. We will provide specific examples using existing tools in Webcourses@UCF and share anecdotal experiences using these strategies with classes of over 1400 students. The strategies presented in this session were developed with large classes in mind, but they can be used successfully in any size class. Tagscourse designengagementlarge classstrategiesWebcourses@UCF