Sample Discussion Board Ground Rules
Students who are unfamiliar with an online learning environment may not understand the importance of discussion forums, or they may find it difficult to participate. Some students may simply be…
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Holding Synchronous Online Office Hours
Research indicates that instructor presence in an online course directly impacts students’ learning outcomes. Hosting synchronous online office hours is one way you can build presence in your course because…
Establishing Presence: Quick Tips
“The importance of creating a sense of presence in online teaching and learning environments cannot be overestimated.” –– Lehman and Conceição, 2010, p. viii The degree to which students in…
Grading and Providing Feedback: Consistency, Effectiveness, and Fairness
You know that grading is an important part of teaching, but providing feedback is equally important. When you assign a grade and offer general or individualized feedback to your students,…