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February Staff Spotlight: Heather Brown
Staff Spotlight: Heather Brown This month, we’re spotlighting Learning Designer Heather Brown! In the interview below, Heather tells us more about her work with Distance Learning. How long have you worked here? How did you come to join the DL … Read More
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Synchronous Sessions: A Valuable Inclusion in Online Learning
Introducing A Policy Change While synchronous sessions have long been a part of online instruction at Northwestern’s School of Professional Studies, their potential impact on student engagement and community building has been underestimated. Now, administrators and lead faculty have developed … Read More
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January Staff Spotlight: David Noffs
Happy 2023! Let’s kick off the new year with a spotlight on Senior Learning Designer and IDS faculty member Dr. David Noffs! Read on for David’s “Day in the Life”, his favorite superhero-inspired teaching tool, and his (maybe surprising) undergrad … Read More
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Well, Hi! How to begin your course with a warm, welcoming tone.
Here’s a blog post just in time for the winter quarter… In an online course, first impressions matter. The first week of the term—and the few weeks before your course begins—may be the most critical as you welcome students to … Read More
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December Staff Spotlight: Antonio Ortega
This month, we’re spotlighting our newest full-time staff member, Instructional Technologist Antonio Ortega! In the blog post below, Antonio tells us more about his work with Distance Learning. How long have you worked here? How did you come to join … Read More
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November Staff Spotlight: Student Workers
Staff Spotlight: Distance Learning Student Workers This month, we’re spotlighting our amazing student workers! Below, four of our student staff members share about their work with Distance Learning, favorite spots around campus, and more. Sia Cho Year / Major: Junior, … Read More
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October Staff Spotlight: Krissy Wilson
Staff Spotlight: Krissy Wilson This month, we’re spotlighting Senior Learning Designer Krissy Wilson! In the interview below, Krissy tells us more about her work with Distance Learning. How long have you worked here? How did you come to join … Read More
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Some Strategies for Using the Quiz Tool in Canvas
Using the Canvas quiz tool for frequent, low-stakes formative assessments allows students to get feedback immediately. There are many strategies for using the quiz tool in Canvas for course design and teaching. Instructors can: create a graded/ungraded knowledge check quiz … Read More
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You belong here: Building an equitable and inclusive online learning community
Students must feel like they belong in online learning communities David Noffs and I recently presented at the 19th ICQI (International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry) Virtual Conference on the topic of Building an Equitable and Inclusive Online … Read More
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September Staff Spotlight: Christine Scherer
Staff Spotlight: Christine Scherer This month, we’re spotlighting our Senior Instructional Learning and Accessibility Specialist (SILAS), Christine Scherer! In the interview below, Christine takes us behind the scenes of her work with Distance Learning. How long have you worked … Read More