By Jill AndersonYou’ve doubtless heard the expression “Great minds think alike,” but the reality is that great minds work in countless different ways. There is no “right”... |Academic Technology, Creating Content
By Yiling ChappelowAn effective instructional video effectively communicates information and knowledge to its audience in a clear and engaging manner. There are several key elements that can... |Academic Technology, Communication
By Jill AndersonWhen teaching online and synchronously in Zoom, hosts and co-hosts can use the Breakout Room tool to split students into separate Zoom meeting spaces where... |Communication, Course Design
By Arlene Joanna Mendoza-MoranFirst impressions make a big difference in the online classroom. How can you ensure that your online learners feel welcome in the class and that... |Academic Technology, Communication
By Jill AndersonHow can you promote active learning and help keep your students engaged during your course meeting in Zoom? What tools are available? How do you... |Academic Technology, Course Design
By Arlene Joanna Mendoza-MoranThis guide covers basic steps for creating an online course at NC State. The resources will help you incorporate some best practices and instructional design... |Assessment
By Caitlin Jean McKeownUnmonitored Assessments If possible, use alternative authentic assessments to assess your students in an unmonitored setting rather than using an exam. If your exams are... |Assessment, Communication
By Ms Kerri Brown ParkerA rubric is a scoring tool that identifies the different criteria relevant to an assignment, assessment, or learning outcome and states the possible levels of... |Assessment, Communication
By Jennifer TagsoldNC State students report that one of the ways faculty could improve online courses is through building in more student-to-student activities (DELTA, 2015). Benefits of... |Course Design
By Jennifer TagsoldCourse Redesign (CR) involves the redesigning of whole courses to achieve better learning outcomes and accommodate enrollment growth. CR is much more extensive than simply... |Academic Technology, Communication
By Jennifer TagsoldNC State students report that one of the ways faculty could improve online courses is through building in more student-student activities (DELTA, 2015). While group... |Assessment
By Jennifer TagsoldWhen teaching online, instructors often turn to multiple-choice quizzes and exams to assess student learning. This option provides many benefits, including instantaneous feedback to students... |Communication
By Jakia Khan SalamDiscussion Forums play a key role in online learning. When used effectively, they can provide many learning benefits that do not always occur in the...