“Thank you so much for taking the time to treat me like a person,” wrote Stephanie in an email to me. A student in one of my online courses, she had fallen behind and couldn’t see a way forward — ...

Have you or your program conducted and completed the analysis steps? Then, you are ready to begin the Backwards Design process for creating your course and developing learning goals, objectives, and ...

Imagine you're crafting the perfect welcome message for an international student taking your online class. In a few sentences: Greet your student warmly. Reassure them about time zones and internet ...

Looking for ways to improve your online courses or teaching? Join the Johns Hopkins University Coursera course: Excellence in Online Teaching. Born from a Provost's Office DELTA grant, this course is ...

While intentional design is essential for any type of course, it is particularly important for online courses. Online instructors may not be able to answer questions in real time or readily notice ...

Adult learning in the United States continues to evolve as colleges, universities, and professional programs adapt to the ...

In response to the rapid growth of online and hybrid learning in the CSU and the need to support the development of high-quality courses, the Chancellor’s Office established an Online Course Services ...

For years David Hinson taught the professional practice of architecture the way he was taught, by standing at the front of his class and lecturing. The course, designed for fourth-year students in the ...

On a chilly November morning here, Brie Wattier’s 8th graders at the Inspired Teaching Demonstration School had their eyes trained on the slides projected at the front of the class. “What are the good ...

With five years of experience as a writer and editor in the higher education and career development space, Ilana has a passion for creating accessible, relevant content that demystifies the higher-ed ...