Explore this fascinating research that connects teaching best practices to how instructors can best deliver content, whether that be synchronously or asynchronously--and whether in the classroom or online. 12 Tips for Online Teaching Derived from Contemporary...
Contributed to the TLCo-op by Alina Holmes, Graduate Research Assistant of the Center for Instructional Innovation and Assessment, 2020. Everyone is going to have a different set-up that they are teaching from. This post, with ideas from AJ Barse, is here to help you...
by Rebecca Borowski, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, WWU Have you ever popped into a breakout room to check on your students, only to find cameras off, everyone muted, apparently using the time for their own purposes, rather than engaging with each...
Contributed to the TLCo-op by Alina Holmes, Graduate Research Assistant of the Center for Instructional Innovation and Assessment, 2020. One of the many reasons that people decide to go into teaching is because they like working with learners who are often young...
Occasionally, things do not go as planned when quizzes and exams are administered via Canvas. Whether it is an internet outage or personal conflict, getting the assessment back on track may be possible. Communication when the LMS is down: When unable to contact...
Contributed to the TLCo-op by Emily Gaston, Graduate Research Assistant of the Center for Instructional Innovation and Assessment, 2021. COVID-19 drastically altered how society functions, and the education sphere is no exception. Educators have been forced to rewrite...
For information, guidelines, and policies related to concerns about remote teaching, equity, accessibility, intellectual property, and privacy, explore the ATUS page: Equity, Accessibility, & Privacy Considerations See also: Equity in an Online Classroom Making...
When remote teaching became part of our everyday language, our ATUS and CIIA staff compiled many resource pages to help support teaching and learning. These sites continue to evolve and provide essential resources for the many modalities in which we teach and learn......
Find out how to get the most out of your home computer system for best internet bandwidth performance during videoconferencing sessions in Teams or Zoom. Check out Getting the Most Out Of Your Home Office to learn: Maximizing your Internet Connection What is “Good...
If you're hoping to elevate your video call experience by using your iPhone as a webcam, there is currently no native plug-and-play method. Luckily, AJ Barse with Digital Alchemy has put together a few ways to accomplish this:...
The Teaching & Learning Cooperative (TLCo-op) has facilitated workshops to help faculty develop courses for blended/hybrid and online courses every year since 2012. These workshops, sponsored by the Provost, focus on sound design practices and project development....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLMPt_k7TBepdRPXY38rk2sXTYcb1jwYhF&v=t0fmzvVqFzM&feature=emb_imp_woyt Learn more about how to elevate your synchronous video stream or asynchronous recording using your Logitech camera by watching this video by AJ Barse, or...
by Deborah Hanuscin, Professor, SMATE and Elementary Education, WWU As an undergraduate, I never went to office hours– not even once! As a first-generation college student, I had no idea what office hours were for. Thinking back now, while I feel a bit embarrassed...
Incorporating the suggested etiquette for online learning can help everyone be more successful in online courses, in Zoom or Teams video conferencing, or with online collaborative work. DOs & DON’Ts for Online Learning - Suggestions for online learners, compiled...
View the following videos to learn how to set up online office hours via Canvas, Zoom, and Calendly. First, learn how to create and share online office hours for your classes using the Calendar feature in Canvas. See also: How to Setup Online Office Hours (ATUS...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brHl608ufAk If you're hoping to enhance your virtual presentations, you might consider this feature within Zoom, which allows you to achieve a green screen effect over your presentation content. Learn more in this video, or on AJ...
When creating an online course, there are some key details to keep in mind in order to ensure success for both you as an educator and your students. These include clearly communicating your intentions with your students from the start, being prepared technologically,...
When creating an online course, there are some key details to keep in mind in order to ensure success for both you as an educator and your students. These include clearly communicating your intentions with your students from the start, being prepared technologically,...
When creating an online course, there are some key details to keep in mind in order to ensure success for both you as an educator and your students. These include clearly communicating your intentions with your students from the start, being prepared technologically,...
In order to bring up the production value of your online course recordings, consider using a DSLR camera as a webcam. Learn more from AJ Barse 's post, Pro Camera as Your Web Camera. Image Attribution: "photographer-455747_960_720" by Free-Photos is in the Public...
Anyone can share their pronouns with online learning platforms such as Canvas and Zoom. This can help prevent instructors and other students from unintentionally misgendering one another, helping to create a more inclusive and welcoming online community. Explore...
By: Rita Daniels, Associate Professor, Communication Studies, WWU Holding office hours is a typical university requirement for instructors. They allow students to receive additional support for course content, be motivated to do better, receive professional advice,...
Regular and Substantive Interaction is a United States Department of Education regulation that outlines the requirements for instructor interaction in online courses. These requirements help distinguish online courses from correspondence courses. Learn more about RSI...
This video from WWU's Manager of ATUS Video Services, Robert B. Clark, gives you a guided tour in setting up a Vixia camera when there is a need for more camera capabilities for a video conference session. Setting Up an External Vixia Camera to Use as a Webcam from...
Socrative Pro is a student response system that can help instructors to poll their students anonymously, gauge student learning through quizzes, and complement their discussions with interactive approaches, all of which are helpful to increase student...
https://youtu.be/c5qtaaaThPc As working from home continues to exist as an essential part of our everyday lives, you may begin to notice that your home setup could use a refresher. Check out this video by AJ Barse, or this page:...
Zoom web conferencing has become an essential tool in our current era of digital communication. It is an effective method for faculty to connect with their students and the community, and is a way of maintaining everyday conversation with the people around us - even...