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The Center for Teaching and Learning provides ongoing development and support to faculty who are designing and teaching online courses. This resource serves as a community for faculty to share research, techniques, best practices, and industry trends.

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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.…

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Creating Module Introduction Videos

As discussed in our article “Five Great Uses of Video in Online Courses,” effective use of video can serve to not only teach students, but also enhance instructor presence, provide…

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Program Mapping

We’ve discussed in detail elsewhere the process for developing course maps and why they’re beneficial––they promote and illustrate alignment between all of the core components of an online course: learning…

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Tips for Designing Live Sessions

As we discussed in our article “Asynchronous vs. Synchronous Communication in the Online Classroom,” online students tend to favor asynchronous communication over synchronous elements. Asynchronous communication typically fits online students’…

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