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Three Web Accessibility Insights to Help Online Learning
Guest blog by Shar Carpenter Web accessibility provides all students the ability to equally access information and contribute to the class in an online environment. The World Wide Web Consortium (2021) defines web accessibility as the inclusive practice of ensuring … Read More
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Nine Week Assessment Alternatives
At Northwestern, our 10 week terms are already fast-paced. So what happens when the term is shortened by a week, and you have only nine weeks to accomplish your goals as an instructor? How do you decide which content to … Read More
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Discussion Boards: Add Variety and Stir.
Why Use Discussion Boards? Discussion boards are a commonly-used strategy to encourage engagement in an online class. But how do you keep discussions fresh? How might you add variety to the discussion boards in your class? We have 5 tips … Read More
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Distance Learning Blog Re-launched
We’ve stepped away from this blog for a while, we admit it! Prior to the pandemic, our department, the Office of Distance Learning, had seen an increased workload as School of Professional Studies expanded its course and program offerings. … Read More
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Assessing OER for Accessibility
Open Educational Resources (OERs) are often praised for being more accessible than standard textbooks. In this context, accessibility often refers to low or no costs, or to how students can obtain the resource just by clicking a link. But accessibility … Read More
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Register for TEACHx 2019!
It’s time for TEACHx 2019—Northwestern’s symposium celebrating teaching, learning and technology. This year the TEACHx theme is student-centered learning. Come learn with your peers as they share their experiences with changing up their teaching. The day bring together instructors, students, … Read More
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Why and When to Use PowerPoint in Online Courses
While PowerPoint is a very effective tool for creating visual aids when used properly (or artistically, or satirically), it can be harmful when misused. Suggestions for appropriate use of PowerPoint have been documented in various blog posts on … Read More
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5 Ways to Group Adult Students for Teamwork Online
Introduction In the School of Professional Studies (SPS), group projects are our bread and butter. That means team case studies, small group discussions, peer review, and other collaborative assignments. One question I’ve heard faculty members frequently ask their peers in … Read More
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Submit a Proposal to TEACHx 2019!
Have you experimented with a new approach in one of your SPS courses in the last year? Would you like to share what you’ve learned with others? TEACHx, Northwestern’s annual symposium that brings together instructors, students, learning designers, and technology … Read More
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Building Up to Big Assignments and Complex Tasks: Making the Case for Assignment Scaffolding
Introduction Do some topics or skills seem too large to approach in your course? Are your students struggling with time management? Do you want to provide students with thorough, meaningful feedback but find it difficult to keep up with all … Read More