-
ICYMI: AI and Assessment Webinar, Part 1
Fellow Learning Designer Angela Liang Xiong and I recently had the opportunity to facilitate a webinar on creating AI-resistant prompts for assessments. I learned a lot while planning the webinar and want to share some highlights and key takeaways. First, … Read More
-
Christine Scherer continues her journey in driving education through accessibility at the University of Michigan
After over a decade of dedicated and impactful work at Northwestern University, Senior Instructional Learning & Accessibility Specialist is bringing her knowledge and skills in accessibility improvements to the University of Michigan, where she’ll continue to give all learners access … Read More
-
Using AI to Make My Life Easier, or Dr. Strangelove and how I learned to be okay with AI
Disclaimer: This post discusses use cases of generative AI and is not a Distance Learning policy or endorsement of generative AI nor specific products or services. Providing An Easier Internet Search Experience My role as a Senior Interaction Designer within … Read More
-
December Staff Spotlight: Shai Mason
This month, we’re spotlighting the Distance Learning team’s administrative assistant, Shai Mason. Read on to find out more about Shai! How long have you worked here? How did you come to higher education? I have worked at Northwestern University for … Read More
-
November Staff Spotlight: Nathan Schmidt
This month, we’re spotlighting the newest member of the Distance Learning team, content specialist Nathan Schmidt. Read on to find out more about what brought Nathan to Northwestern! How long have you worked here? How did you come to higher … Read More
-
Spotlight on Library Resources: NYT and Sage Campus
Our friends at Northwestern University Libraries consistently work to connect faculty, staff, and students to limitless portals of information and learning. Here are two subscriptions available as of 2024: New York Times all access With the new all access subscription, … Read More
-
The Power of Immersion: Enhancing Online Activities through Storytelling and Gamification with Kate Klein
In the world of higher education, there is a constant exploration of innovative teaching methods and ideas to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. One such method is gamification, the application of game-design elements and game principles in non-game contexts. … Read More
-
Four Distance Learning Staffers, Four Feedback Philosophies
This month’s issue of our department’s newsletter, The DL Digest (subscribe here!) continued our exploration of SPS’ High Impact Teaching practices, focusing on feedback. We asked four distance learning team members to share their favorite feedback styles with … Read More
-
Get Ready to Teach
The fall quarter is here, so what is new in Canvas? In the Summer of 2024, Canvas introduced several significant improvements to its discussion and announcement features, offering enhanced usability, engagement, and productivity for both students and instructors. The enhancements … Read More
-
August Staff Spotlight: Kyle Einck
This August, we’re spotlighting Assistant Director of Undergraduate Programs Kyle Einck. Kyle oversees the Biological Sciences and Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree programs, along with ten post-bacc programs and several additional certificates and concentrations. How long have you worked here? How … Read More