Digital Learning Blog

Spice Up Your Teaching with EduBites!

December 04, 2024 / Digital Learning / Tags: AI, Online Teaching

Over the past few months, EduBites brought educators together for a series of short, focused sessions designed to spark fresh ideas, provide actionable strategies, and support professional growth. Each session focused on a unique teaching theme, exploring practical approaches to enhance courses and engage students. From fostering autonomy and emotional connection to equitable grading and promoting metacognition, EduBites addressed the challenges and opportunities of modern education with creativity and practicality. This blog post highlights the big ideas from each session and offers a quick snapshot of the key takeaways.

New Gen AI Resources Community Group

October 22, 2024 / Digital Learning / Tags: Digital Learning, Gen AI

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our university’s Gen AI Resources Community Group—a dynamic space designed to empower you with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of Generative AI (Gen AI) in higher education.

Unlock Personalized Learning with QuestionWell: A Game-Changer for Educators

September 10, 2024 / Digital Learning / Tags: Digital Learning, elevate, elevate with AI

As educators, we know the challenge of creating customized learning materials that engage students and meet specific learning objectives. Enter QuestionWell, a Gen AI tool designed to simplify this process while enhancing student engagement. Whether you're looking to generate practice resources or design assessments, QuestionWell offers an exciting, intuitive platform for educators across various disciplines.

Teaching with AI: A practical guide to a new era of human learning

August 23, 2024 / Digital Learning / Tags: AI, Vlog, bookbites

This book is about learning to use AI tools and resources to better navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities offered by AI. The authors offer practical suggestions for integrating AI effectively into teaching and learning environments.

Is your Canvas course ready to publish?

August 14, 2024 / Department of Digital Learning / Tags: BackToSchool, Canvas

As you prepare for another fabulous semester at FGCU, your Instructional Designers in the Department of Digital Learning want to remind you that your Canvas course can provide critical support and guidance for your students. Even if you are teaching a 100% face-to-face course, students benefit from a robust Canvas course full of important course information, resources, and consistent communications from you. Below are a few of the “must haves” for your Canvas course.