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In the online classroom, it’s important that instructors set and enforce parameters around what is and is not appropriate behavior. By doing so, the classroom environment becomes open to respectful…
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Developing Deep Reflection in Discussion Boards
One of the most prominent features of an online classroom is the discussion board. When used effectively, discussion boards can be a key factor in fostering student engagement and motivation.…
Read ArticleLearning and Teaching Styles
Theories that students learn and study differently are based on the idea that people have unique approaches to processing information. A learning style is a person’s preferred method of gathering,…
Navigating Diversity in the Classroom: Identifying, Understanding, and Instructing English Language Learners
In both online and face-to-face classrooms, instructors will encounter students who have diverse educational backgrounds and proficiencies. More and more frequently, classrooms include students from different countries whose facility with…
Facilitating Master Courses
An institution’s adoption of a master course philosophy involves the development of content for a single version of a course, which schools then duplicate every time they offer the course.…
The Benefits of Rubrics in Online Classes
Rubrics are an essential tool for any instructor, but they play an even more compelling role in online courses. By creating rubrics that describe different levels of student performance, instructors…
Copyright Infringement and Plagiarism: Yes, Instructors Can Do It Too
Updated: 5/2/2019 Original publication: 11/2/2016 If you’ve taught even a single class, you’ve likely read or even written an academic honesty policy. Colleges and universities pay close attention to preventing…