Group Projects in Online Courses
“Every professor teaching online should consider team projects for his or her classes.” — Edward Volchoc (2006) Group projects allow students to tackle more complex and interesting problems than they…
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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 ArticleGrading 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,…
Developing a Philosophy of Social Media
Regardless of one’s view on its merits, social media has quickly become a necessary component of our daily lives. Social media apps weave a thread through every area of our…
Three Ways to Encourage Conversation in Online Discussion Forums
Discussions happen all the time in face-to-face classrooms. They occur when students chat before and after class, when instructors pose questions during lectures, and when students form study groups to…
Course Expectations: Why You Need Them and How to Communicate Them
In online courses, there are few cues from the environment to tell students what they’re supposed to do. So it’s especially important to make your expectations clear and explicit. In…