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Educators can use generative AI to transform dense, technical material into clear, easily understandable content. This improves students’ comprehension and makes the learning experience more inclusive to a wider audience. While students are growing in their knowledge of complex academic topics, sometimes academic terminology can be a barrier. Particularly early in the course, students may […]

Echoes of “Can we have a study guide?” still reverberate through the virtual classrooms, even as summer takes hold and the allure of relaxation sets in. Study guides offer a temporary solution to students’ hunger for knowledge, providing them with the fish they need to satisfy their immediate needs. This approach, however, creates a cycle […]

Generative AI can be a valuable asset to instructors looking for assistance with creating various aspects of course design. For example, generative AI, such as ChatGPT, can be a valuable tool for educators in drafting learning objectives. Using GenAI in any setting is usually a process of drafting and then refining prompts until the desired […]

Since the beginning of the Biden administration, there have been consistent efforts to address concerns over student loan debt. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has approached this concern both by exploring new repayment options for existing borrowers and by attempting to strengthen consumer protections for future borrowers. While ED’s primary concerns appear to lie […]

Introduction Education is undergoing a significant transformation as generative artificial intelligence continues to develop at a rapid pace. It is now easier than ever for educators to experiment with generative AI in their practice and see for themselves how generative AI can be leveraged during the course development process to brainstorm, synthesize, and draft everything […]

Introduction If you have been anywhere where teaching is involved, you have probably heard mention of “learning styles.” “I’m a visual learner” vs. “I’m a hands-on learner” or “My instructor didn’t teach in my learning style” are all the types of commentary that are common when some individuals talk about their own learning. Although it […]

You may hear different terminology as you begin online teaching. The following are some working definitions to help differentiate the terms used when discussing teaching leveraging technology. University of Michigan Registrar defined instruction-mode definitions: In-Person: Indicated by a (P) on the course listing, in-person classes are the traditional face-to-face classes. Instructors and students meet at […]

Extended Reality (XR) experiences can be scalable, experiential, and deeply immersive. If designed appropriately, they can result in increased engagement, improved understanding, and enhanced retention. Different technologies can immerse users in various degrees of reality, ranging from purely physical reality to purely virtual environments. On one end of the spectrum is the real world as […]

The University’s discrimination and harassment policies,1 including its sexual and gender-based misconduct policy2 and the Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities (Statement), which prohibits harassment and bullying more broadly,3 apply regardless of the modality of instruction. Conduct occurring in an online environment, including instructor-student and student-student interactions, may violate and be managed according to these […]

The University of Michigan is required to have processes in place through which it can establish that a student who registers in a distance education or correspondence education course or program is the same student who participates in and completes the course or program and receives the academic credit.1 Moreover, academic integrity and misconduct policies […]