Individual Sessions
Available Topics:
- Canvas Overview (Canvas 1 & 2)
- Canvas - Analytics
- Canvas - BigBlueButton
- Canvas - Course Organization
- Canvas - Grades and Feedback
- Canvas - Groups and Collaboration
- Canvas - Quizzes and Surveys
- Canvas - Rubrics
- Canvas - Speedgrader
- Kaltura Overview
- Lecture Capture
Dates: Always available
Participation Type: Individual Session
Location: Varies
Register for an Individual Session
Canvas Introduction Workshop
The Introduction to Canvas Workshop is a facilitated self-paced asynchronous workshop
where you will explore and master the fundamentals of Canvas:
- Navigation
- Notifications
- Course Customization
- Syllabi
- Calender and Course Events
- Importing Content
- Adding Colleagues
- Course Publishing
- Access Canvas Guides and Help
- Announcements
- Discussions
- Quizzes
- Content Organization
- Rubrics
- Grading
Dates: Open-Enrollment year round
Participation Type: Individual
Location: Online
Register for Canvas Introduction Workshop
Canvas Intermediate Workshop
The Canvas Intermediate Workshop is a facilitated self-paced asynchronous course for
instructors who are experienced Canvas users. Participants will learn how to successfully
use intermediate and advanced Canvas features for remote, on-campus, and online instruction.
Helpful tips and tricks will be included, as well as pedagogical examples where applicable.
Dates: Open-Enrollment year round
Participation Type: Individual
Location: Online
Register for Canvas Intermediate Workshop
Kaltura Online Workshop
The Kaltura Online Workshop is a self-paced asynchronous training workshop in Canvas
designed to have you explore how to upload media to Kaltura, create and edit video
lectures using the Kaltura Capture desktop recording App, share media with students
and colleagues, and experience Kaltura's accessibility capabilities.
Dates: Open Enrollment Until 05/13/2023 11:59 PM
Participation Type: Individual
Location: Online
Register for Kaltura Online Workshop
Asynchronous Teaching Academy
Teaching remotely is more than just transferring content to Canvas and grading student
submissions. Just like in the traditional classroom, creating a safe and engaging
community for learners to interact with the instructor, each other, and course content
is critical to learner success. The academy includes 3 modules that explore three
major topics: the Community of Inquiry framework for online learning, online active
learning techniques and strategies, and online assessment methods. The focus of this
academy is not the technology, but the use of effective instructional techniques in
the online, asynchronous learning environment.
Dates: Open-Enrollment year round
Participation Type: Individual
Location: Online
Register for Asynchronous Teaching Academy
Hybrid Teaching Academy
The purpose of a hybrid course is to take advantage of the best features of both face-to-face
and online learning. In a Hybrid course, some traditional face-to-face 'seat time'
has been replaced by online learning activities. This academy includes 3 modules that
explore three major topics: fundamentals of hybrid teaching and learning, designing
and facilitating effective hybrid learning activities, and assessment and feedback
in the hybrid learning environment. The focus of this academy is not the technology,
but the use of effective instructional techniques in the hybrid learning environment.
Dates: Open-Enrollment year round
Participation Type: Individual
Location: Online
Register for Hybrid Teaching Academy
Synchronous Teaching Academy
This academy was originally designed to meet the needs of our remote emergency learners
as well as comply with "social distancing" guidelines. However. FGCU will continue
to have some synchronous online course as one of many options for course delivery,
as well as courses with an online synchronous component. The purpose of a synchronous
course is to take advantage of the best features of face-to-face learning while learning
at a distance.
Dates: Open-Enrollment year round
Participation Type: Individual
Location: Online
Register for Synchronous Teaching Academy
Introduction to Online Teaching Academy (IOTA) (Formerly Online Learning Academy I)
This academy seeks to meet faculty where they are in their experience and understanding
of online instruction. From these individual starting points, participants will explore
elements of the Community of Inquiry (teaching presence, social presence, and cognitive
presence) as they engage in active learning experiences in a supportive learning community.
Dates: TBA
Delivery Mode: Facilitated (6 weeks)
Location: Online
Registration coming soon
Advanced Online Teaching Academy (AOTA) (Formerly Online Learning Academy II)
This academy is designed for experienced online instructors who are comfortable with
Canvas. Participants will explore ideas of agency, autonomy, and authentic learning
to promote persistence and motivation in the online learning environment.
Dates: TBA
Delivery Mode: Self-paced
Location: Online
Register for Advanced Online Teaching Academy (AOTA)
Technology-enhanced Course Design Academy (TECDA)
This academy is designed for faculty teaching face-to-face courses who want to extend
student learning and course resources beyond the classroom. Participants will explore
the following: how to design a robust Canvas course that includes using Canvas to
streamline your teaching and grading efforts, support an inclusive community of learners,
provide resources online to scaffold student learning, and use technology to create
self-regulated learners.
Dates: Open-Enrollment year round
Delivery Mode: Self-paced
Location: Online
Register for Technology-enhanced Course Design Academy (TECDA)
FGCU Online Teaching Internal Self-Review (OTIS) Academy
Course design and course delivery must be examined separately. In the FGCU Online
Teaching Internal Self-Review Academy (OTIS), faculty members will work with instructional
designers and peers to complete a structured review for evidence of highly effective
online course delivery practices.
Dates: Open-Enrollment (9/1/2022 - 8/31/2023)
Participation Type: Individual
Location: Online
Register for OTIS
Online Teaching Certificate
The FGCU Online Teaching Certificate prepares FGCU faculty to teach and improve online
courses using the FGCU Department of Digital Learning pillars of quality in online
education - Technology, Course Design, and Teaching.
Faculty who acquire the FGCU Online Teaching Certificate will receive a certificate
and a letter confirming their successful completion of the program. These could be
used for promotional purposes. The Department of Digital Learning's website, blog,
and social media platforms may also feature faculty that earned the certificate.
Certificate Requirements
FGCU faculty participating in the Online Teaching Certificate will complete a variety
of activities including: Workshops, Academies, Online Course Design Review, and an
Online Teaching Self-Review. There is no time limit for completing the Online Teaching
Certificate. Any requirements completed prior to enrollment will be accepted toward
the certificate.
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Technology Requirements
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Canvas Introduction Workshop
The Introduction to Canvas Workshop is a self-paced asynchronous workshop where you
will explore and master the fundamentals of Canvas: navigation, notifications, course
customization, syllabi, calender and course events, importing content, adding colleagues
and course publishing; access Canvas guides and help, announcements, discussions,
quizzes, content organization, rubrics, and grading.
Canvas Intermediate Workshop
Intermediate Canvas Online Workshop is a self-paced asynchronous course for instructors
who are experienced Canvas users. Participants will learn how to successfully use
intermediate and advanced features for remote, on-campus, and online instruction.
Helpful tips and tricks will be included, as well as pedagogical examples where applicable.
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Design Requirements
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Online Course Design (Choose One)
- Course Design with an FGCU Instructional Designer
Contact your department's assigned Instructional Designer for more information.
- Course Design Academy
The Course Design Academy (CDA) explores learner-centered design principles, discuss
ideas in small learning teams, and apply principles/concepts to courses and syllabi.
You will exit with a new and improved course and tools to implement strategies and
activities.
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FGCU Internal Quality Matters (QM) Online Course Design Review
Course Design and course delivery must be examined separately. Faculty and instructional
designers will work together to review and improve online course design. Request a review
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Teaching Requirements
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Online Course Design (Choose One)
- Introduction to Online Teaching Academy (IOTA) (Previously: Online Learning Academy I)
This academy seeks to meet faculty where they are in their experience and understanding
of online instruction. From these individual starting points, participants will explore
elements of the Community of Inquiry (teaching presence, social presence, and cognitive
presence) as they engage in active learning experiences in a supportive learning community.
- Advanced Online Teaching Academy (AOTA)
This academy is designed for experiences online instructors who are comfortable with
Canvas. Participants will explore ideas of agency autonomy, and authentic learning
to promote persistence and motivation in the online learning environment.
FGCU Online Teaching Internal Self-Review (OTIS)
Course design and course delivery must be examined separately.
The self-paced section of the academy offers continuous enrollment and participation
during the academic year. Faculty will be asked to submit individual reflections and
connect with peers and instructional designers offline during the process
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Upcoming Offerings
Some of the requirements above include the completion of workshops or academies offered
by the Department of Digital Learning or the Lucas Center for Faculty Development.
Certificate Enrollment
Any requirements completed prior to enrollment will be accepted toward the certificate.
If you have questions about the FGCU Online Teaching Certificate, contact your Instructional Designer.
Book Clubs
The Digital Learning Virtual Book Club Series highlights topics that are related to
technology integration, online teaching and learning, and DEI in the online space.
The books are selected to meet those teaching in all delivery formats (F2F, Hybrid,
and Online). The book club general meets each summer (consider this for your summer
reading list) and is delivered 100% online (yes, you can still go on vacation and
join our book club). The Book Club is a great place to meet with other FGCU faculty
members to explore innovative ideas that will help students succeed in your class.
The Digital Learning Department also has a vlog called Book Bytes that features a
video blog of book reviews. Visit our blog page to get a better understanding of what the Digital Learning Book Club Series has to
offer.
Dates: Summer (TBD)
Modality: Asynchronous Discussions & Synchronous Meetings
Location: Online
Registration coming soon
The Digital Learning Department and FGCU Library have purchased unlimited electronic
book access for several titles. Faculty can view the following e-Books online using
the FGCU library access links provided (log-in required). These books were selected
by the Digital Learning Department for faculty teaching in the various modalities.
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Online Teaching
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Ricevuto, Joanne., Laura. McLaughlin, and Lillian. Nave. Engaging Virtual Environments : Creative Ideas and Online Tools to Promote Student
Interaction, Participation, and Active Learning. 1st ed. Bloomfield: Stylus Publishing, LLC, 2022.
(Watch the Vlog)
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Cavanagh, S. R. (2016). The spark of learning: Energizing the college classroom with the science of emotion. West Virginia University Press.
(Watch the Vlog)
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Ruiz-Primo, M. A., & Brookhart, S. M. (2018). Using feedback to improve learning. Routledge.
(Watch the Vlog)
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Kelly, K., Zakrajsek, T. D., & Pacansky-Brock, M. (2020). Advancing Online Teaching: Creating Equity-Based Digital Learning Environments (The Excellent Teacher Series). Stylus Publishing.
(Watch the Vlog)
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Novak, K., & Thibodeau, T. (2016). Udl in the cloud!: How to design and deliver online education using Universal Design
for Learning. CAST Professional Publishing.
(Watch the Vlog)
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Linder, K. E., Hayes, C. M., & Thompson, K. (2018). High-impact practices in online education: Research and best practices. Stylus.
(Watch the Vlog)
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Costa, K., & Pacansky-Brock, M. (2020). 99 Tips for creating simple and sustainable educational videos: A guide for online
teachers and flipped classes. Stylus Publishing, LLC.
(Watch the Vlog)
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Herman, J. H., & Nilson, L. B. (2018). Creating engaging discussions strategies for "avoiding crickets" in any size classroom
and online. Stylus Publishing, LLC.
(Watch the Vlog)
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Nilson, L. B., & Stanny, C. J. (2015). Specifications grading: Restoring Rigor, motivating students, and Saving Faculty Time. Stylus Publishing.
(Watch the Vlog)
- Vai, Marjorie., and Kristen. Sosulski. Essentials of Online Course Design : a Standards-Based Guide. 2nd ed. London ;: Routledge, 2016. Web.
- Harrington, Christine, and Melissa Thomas. Designing a Motivational Syllabus : Creating a Learning Path for Student Engagement. Sterling, Virginia: Stylus Publishing, 2018. Print.
- Ungrading: Why rating students undermines learning (and what to do instead) Blum, Susan Debra, editor; Kohn, Alfie, writer of foreword.2020
- Lang, James M. Cheating Lessons : Learning from Academic Dishonesty. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 2013.
- Ruiz-Primo, Maria Araceli., and Susan M. Brookhart. Using Feedback to Improve Learning. 1st ed. London: Routledge, 2017.
- Feldman, Joe. Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and
Classrooms. Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin, 2019.
- Stein, D. S., & Wanstreet, C. E. (2017). Jump-start your online classroom: Mastering Five challenges in five days. Stylus.
- Nilson, L. B., & Goodson, L. A. (2021). Online teaching at its best: Merging Instructional Design with teaching and learning
research. Jossey-Bass.
- Darby, F. & Lang, J. (2021). Small teaching everyday lessons from the science of learning. Jossey-Bass.
- Fisher, D., Frey, N., Almarode, J., & Hattie, J. (2021). The Distance Learning Playbook for College & University Instruction: Teaching
for Engagement & Impact in any setting. Corwin, a SAGE Publishing Company.
- Harrington, C. (2021). Keeping Us engaged: Student Perspectives (and research-based strategies) on what works
and why. Stylus Publishing, LLC.
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Course Design
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Ricevuto, Joanne., Laura. McLaughlin, and Lillian. Nave. Engaging Virtual Environments : Creative Ideas and Online Tools to Promote Student
Interaction, Participation, and Active Learning. 1st ed. Bloomfield: Stylus Publishing, LLC, 2022.
(Watch the Vlog)
-
Bruff, D. (2019). Intentional Tech: Principles to Guide the Use of Educational Technology in College
Teaching (Teaching and Learning in Higher Education) (1st ed.). West Virginia University Press.
(Watch the Vlog)
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Kelly, K., Zakrajsek, T. D., & Pacansky-Brock, M. (2020). Advancing Online Teaching: Creating Equity-Based Digital Learning Environments (The Excellent Teacher Series). Stylus Publishing.
(Watch the Vlog)
-
Novak, K., & Thibodeau, T. (2016). Udl in the cloud!: How to design and deliver online education using Universal Design
for Learning. CAST Professional Publishing.
(Watch the Vlog)
- Vai, Marjorie., and Kristen. Sosulski. Essentials of Online Course Design : a Standards-Based Guide. 2nd ed. London ;: Routledge, 2016. Web.
- Harrington, Christine, and Melissa Thomas. Designing a Motivational Syllabus : Creating a Learning Path for Student Engagement. Sterling, Virginia: Stylus Publishing, 2018. Print.
- Ungrading: Why rating students undermines learning (and what to do instead) Blum, Susan Debra, editor; Kohn, Alfie, writer of foreword.2020
- Lang, James M. Cheating Lessons : Learning from Academic Dishonesty. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 2013.
- Brown, Peter C., Henry L. Roediger, and Mark A. McDaniel. Make It Stick : the Science of Successful Learning. Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2014.
- Ruiz-Primo, Maria Araceli., and Susan M. Brookhart. Using Feedback to Improve Learning. 1st ed. London: Routledge, 2017.
- Feldman, Joe. Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and
Classrooms. Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin, 2019.
- Linder, K. E. (2017). The blended course design workbook: A practical guide. Stylus Publishing, LLC.
- Stein, D. S., & Wanstreet, C. E. (2017). Jump-start your online classroom: Mastering Five challenges in five days. Stylus.
- Nilson, L. B., & Goodson, L. A. (2021). Online teaching at its best: Merging Instructional Design with teaching and learning
research. Jossey-Bass.
- Darby, F. & Lang, J. (2021). Small teaching everyday lessons from the science of learning. Jossey-Bass.
- Fisher, D., Frey, N., Almarode, J., & Hattie, J. (2021). The Distance Learning Playbook for College & University Instruction: Teaching
for Engagement & Impact in any setting. Corwin, a SAGE Publishing Company.
-
The Science of Learning
Toggle More Info
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Ricevuto, Joanne., Laura. McLaughlin, and Lillian. Nave. Engaging Virtual Environments : Creative Ideas and Online Tools to Promote Student
Interaction, Participation, and Active Learning. 1st ed. Bloomfield: Stylus Publishing, LLC, 2022.
(Watch the Vlog)
-
Cavanagh, S. R. (2016). The spark of learning: Energizing the college classroom with the science of emotion. West Virginia University Press.
(Watch the Vlog)
-
Ruiz-Primo, M. A., & Brookhart, S. M. (2018). Using feedback to improve learning. Routledge.
(Watch the Vlog)
-
Bruff, D. (2019). Intentional Tech: Principles to Guide the Use of Educational Technology in College
Teaching (Teaching and Learning in Higher Education) (1st ed.). West Virginia University Press.
(Watch the Vlog)
-
Linder, K. E., Hayes, C. M., & Thompson, K. (2018). High-impact practices in online education: Research and best practices. Stylus.
(Watch the Vlog)
-
Costa, K., & Pacansky-Brock, M. (2020). 99 Tips for creating simple and sustainable educational videos: A guide for online
teachers and flipped classes. Stylus Publishing, LLC.
(Watch the Vlog)
-
Herman, J. H., & Nilson, L. B. (2018). Creating engaging discussions strategies for "avoiding crickets" in any size classroom
and online. Stylus Publishing, LLC.
(Watch the Vlog)
- Harrington, Christine, and Melissa Thomas. Designing a Motivational Syllabus : Creating a Learning Path for Student Engagement. Sterling, Virginia: Stylus Publishing, 2018. Print.
- Ungrading: Why rating students undermines learning (and what to do instead) Blum, Susan Debra, editor; Kohn, Alfie, writer of foreword.2020
- Brown, Peter C., Henry L. Roediger, and Mark A. McDaniel. Make It Stick : the Science of Successful Learning. Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2014.
- Ruiz-Primo, Maria Araceli., and Susan M. Brookhart. Using Feedback to Improve Learning. 1st ed. London: Routledge, 2017.
- Feldman, Joe. Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and
Classrooms. Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin, 2019.
- Linder, K. E. (2017). The blended course design workbook: A practical guide. Stylus Publishing, LLC.
- Stein, D. S., & Wanstreet, C. E. (2017). Jump-start your online classroom: Mastering Five challenges in five days. Stylus.
- Nilson, L. B., & Goodson, L. A. (2021). Online teaching at its best: Merging Instructional Design with teaching and learning
research. Jossey-Bass.
- Darby, F. & Lang, J. (2021). Small teaching everyday lessons from the science of learning. Jossey-Bass.
- Fisher, D., Frey, N., Almarode, J., & Hattie, J. (2021). The Distance Learning Playbook for College & University Instruction: Teaching
for Engagement & Impact in any setting. Corwin, a SAGE Publishing Company.
- Harrington, C. (2021). Keeping Us engaged: Student Perspectives (and research-based strategies) on what works
and why. Stylus Publishing, LLC.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Lessons From the Pandemic: Trauma Informed Approaches to College, Crisis, Change. Edited by Janice Carello and Phyllis Thompson
(Watch the Vlog)
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Kelly, K., Zakrajsek, T. D., & Pacansky-Brock, M. (2020). Advancing Online Teaching: Creating Equity-Based Digital Learning Environments (The Excellent Teacher Series). Stylus Publishing.
(Watch the Vlog)
-
Novak, K., & Thibodeau, T. (2016). Udl in the cloud!: How to design and deliver online education using Universal Design
for Learning. CAST Professional Publishing.
(Watch the Vlog)
-
Costa, K., & Pacansky-Brock, M. (2020). 99 Tips for creating simple and sustainable educational videos: A guide for online
teachers and flipped classes. Stylus Publishing, LLC.
(Watch the Vlog)
- Harrington, Christine, and Melissa Thomas. Designing a Motivational Syllabus : Creating a Learning Path for Student Engagement. Sterling, Virginia: Stylus Publishing, 2018. Print.
- Ungrading: Why rating students undermines learning (and what to do instead) Blum, Susan Debra, editor; Kohn, Alfie, writer of foreword.2020
- Lang, James M. Cheating Lessons : Learning from Academic Dishonesty. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 2013.
- Ruiz-Primo, Maria Araceli., and Susan M. Brookhart. Using Feedback to Improve Learning. 1st ed. London: Routledge, 2017.
- Feldman, Joe. Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and
Classrooms. Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin, 2019.
- Linder, K. E. (2017). The blended course design workbook: A practical guide. Stylus Publishing, LLC.
- Stein, D. S., & Wanstreet, C. E. (2017). Jump-start your online classroom: Mastering Five challenges in five days. Stylus.
- Nilson, L. B., & Goodson, L. A. (2021). Online teaching at its best: Merging Instructional Design with teaching and learning
research. Jossey-Bass.
- Darby, F. & Lang, J. (2021). Small teaching everyday lessons from the science of learning. Jossey-Bass.
- Harrington, C. (2021). Keeping Us engaged: Student Perspectives (and research-based strategies) on what works
and why. Stylus Publishing, LLC.
-
F2F, Hybrid, Technology Enhanced
Toggle More Info
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Cavanagh, S. R. (2016). The spark of learning: Energizing the college classroom with the science of emotion. West Virginia University Press.
(Watch the Vlog)
-
Lessons From the Pandemic: Trauma Informed Approaches to College, Crisis, Change.Edited by Janice Carello and Phyllis Thompson
(Watch the Vlog)
-
Ruiz-Primo, M. A., & Brookhart, S. M. (2018). Using feedback to improve learning. Routledge.
(Watch the Vlog)
-
Linder, K. E., Hayes, C. M., & Thompson, K. (2018). High-impact practices in online education: Research and best practices. Stylus.
(Watch the Vlog)
-
Costa, K., & Pacansky-Brock, M. (2020). 99 Tips for creating simple and sustainable educational videos: A guide for online
teachers and flipped classes. Stylus Publishing, LLC.
(Watch the Vlog)
-
Herman, J. H., & Nilson, L. B. (2018). Creating engaging discussions strategies for "avoiding crickets" in any size classroom
and online. Stylus Publishing, LLC.
(Watch the Vlog)
-
Nilson, L. B., & Stanny, C. J. (2015). Specifications grading: Restoring Rigor, motivating students, and Saving Faculty Time. Stylus Publishing.
(Watch the Vlog)
- Vai, Marjorie., and Kristen. Sosulski. Essentials of Online Course Design : a Standards-Based Guide. 2nd ed. London ;: Routledge, 2016. Web.
- Harrington, Christine, and Melissa Thomas. Designing a Motivational Syllabus : Creating a Learning Path for Student Engagement. Sterling, Virginia: Stylus Publishing, 2018. Print.
- Ungrading: Why rating students undermines learning (and what to do instead) Blum, Susan Debra, editor; Kohn, Alfie, writer of foreword.2020
- Lang, James M. Cheating Lessons : Learning from Academic Dishonesty. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 2013.
- Brown, Peter C., Henry L. Roediger, and Mark A. McDaniel. Make It Stick : the Science of Successful Learning. Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2014.
- Ruiz-Primo, Maria Araceli., and Susan M. Brookhart. Using Feedback to Improve Learning. 1st ed. London: Routledge, 2017.
- Feldman, Joe. Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and
Classrooms. Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin, 2019.
- Linder, K. E. (2017). The blended course design workbook: A practical guide. Stylus Publishing, LLC.
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Instructional Technology
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Ricevuto, Joanne., Laura. McLaughlin, and Lillian. Nave. Engaging Virtual Environments : Creative Ideas and Online Tools to Promote Student
Interaction, Participation, and Active Learning. 1st ed. Bloomfield: Stylus Publishing, LLC, 2022.
(Watch the Vlog)
-
Bruff, D. (2019). Intentional Tech: Principles to Guide the Use of Educational Technology in College
Teaching (Teaching and Learning in Higher Education) (1st ed.). West Virginia University Press.
(Watch the Vlog)
-
Costa, K., & Pacansky-Brock, M. (2020). 99 Tips for creating simple and sustainable educational videos: A guide for online
teachers and flipped classes. Stylus Publishing, LLC.
(Watch the Vlog)
- Darby, F. & Lang, J. (2021). Small teaching everyday lessons from the science of learning. Jossey-Bass.
