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... |Communication, Course Design
By Arlene Joanna Mendoza-MoranA clear and complete syllabus for your online course is the most important document you can provide for your students. This syllabus template provides example... |Course Design
By Arlene Joanna Mendoza-MoranA course map is a document that is helpful in planning the structure of your course before you start to organize it in Moodle. A... |Communication, Course Design
By Arlene Joanna Mendoza-MoranSending a welcome letter that gives students necessary information and resources to get started, to students before class begins will help build a sense of... |Communication, Course Design
By Arlene Joanna Mendoza-MoranProviding a course overview can help your students orient themselves to your course and connect with you as an instructor. A course overview provides details... |Assessment
By Jennifer TagsoldOverview Large courses are those with a high student enrollment; these courses can present some unique challenges, particularly when it comes to grading student assignments... |Course Design
By Arlene Joanna Mendoza-MoranHave you ever wondered what a really well-designed course looks like? These NC State courses have all been certified through the nationally recognized Quality Matters... |Academic Technology, Communication, Course Design
By Jill AndersonStudents must engage in their courses in order to learn. But what, exactly, do we mean by “student engagement?” And what teaching practices and strategies... |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, 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... |Course Design
By Caitlin Jean McKeownDo you need to create an online course? Are you looking to improve the design of your Moodle course? Check out these guides, resources, and... |Course Design
By Jennifer TagsoldInstructional design (ID) models provide structure to learning goals. The models are based on various learning theories in the realms of behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism... |Academic Technology, Assessment, Communication
By Ms Kerri Brown ParkerGreat teachers understand that learning is a conversation, not a monologue. – Sir Ken Robinson Simple and quick, real-time assessments and check-ins are excellent tools... |Communication, Course Design
By Jennifer TagsoldActive learning is an approach that engages students in the learning process, and is often thought of as an alternative to conventional lectures. Commonly accepted... |Course Design
By Jennifer TagsoldIn a recent survey of more than 1,000 higher education professionals, 50% said their job is more difficult than it was five years ago (Bart,... |Assessment
By Jennifer TagsoldHow do I give an exam online? Will students be more likely to cheat? What makes for an effective assessment in the online learning environment?... |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... |Course Design
By Jennifer TagsoldThere are numerous ways to teach an engaging, effective online course. By following basic best practices, instructors can optimize the online learning experience. There are...