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Extended Reality and Accessibility
Introducing Extended Reality (XR) Extended Reality (XR) allows learners to reach beyond the classroom into another setting through 360 videos and other simulations that can
Current events: Online Proctoring
The rapid shift to emergency remote instruction during COVID-19 left many instructors questioning how best to assess students. Concerns about academic integrity left some wondering
Roundup on Research: Community of Inquiry
The Roundup on Research series is intended for faculty and staff who are interested in learning more about the theories, frameworks, and research in online
NameCoach – A new tool for Canvas
NameCoach for Canvas – a tool for building community in the classroom. NameCoach is a new tool introduced in Canvas in Fall 2021. It allows
What’s next – Fall 2021 and beyond
After a full year of pandemic online teaching, you may be wondering what’s next? While Fall 2021 is moving toward a more traditional classroom experience,
Encouraging student participation in synchronous videoconference sessions
How this will help: Identify ways that you might encourage active participation in web conferencing sessions. Know where to find resources related to creating participatory
Best Practices for Online Community Engaged Teaching and Learning
How this will help: Understand key principles of ethical community engagement and how to operationalize them when designing and teaching online community-engaged courses. Learn concrete
Online Resources from the University of Michigan Museums
How this will help: Find online resources available from the University of Michigan Museums to include in your course The Basics The museums and special
Ready to Go Blue – Winter 2021 (R2GB)
Preparing for Winter 2021 U-M faculty and GSI’s are re-envisioning winter classes in a variety of engaging formats including in-person, remote, and hybrid. Ready to
Online course planning blueprint
How this will help: Discover tools to help plan an online course using design strategies The basics If you do any search for “online course