Health Sciences students are learning a surplus of information on the topic of healthy eating to help improve overall well-being. As they strive to become experts in their field of study, one goal is to figure out how to spread their knowledge on living a healthy lifestyle to the world around...
Course objectives and learning outcomes: you know they are more than just ‘syllabus day’ fodder, but do your students?
A well designed course aligns all the activities, readings and assignments with the desired outcomes. Starting with the end in mind is a central tenant of the Quality...
Blueprint system. eBooks. CarmenConnect. An instructional designer. What do these all have in common? These are a few of the valuable resources available to faculty looking to develop a successful online course.
Carolynn Thomas Jones, DNP, MSPH, RN, the lead instructor of the...
Past experience is a great learning tool, but it can also be a barrier. Christine Morris, Professor in the Department of Arts Administration, Education and Policy, overcame past challenges when designing an online version of Arts Administration, Education and Policy 7000.1, Concepts, Theories...
Creating an effective online learning experience that is engaging for students can be a daunting challenge, but with consideration and planning a dynamic educational environment can be created. Crystal Dunlevy, Associate Professor in the School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, took on...
It takes two to tango in online learning – and our Instructional Designers are the dance partners you need to take the floor. These trained and passionate individuals will work alongside you as you develop your program utilizing education technology tools, accessible design techniques and...
Evaluating true success is a challenge. The first point of assessment is frequently a rating on a standardized scale. Too often, success is hard to articulate from a simple number. When quality experiences translate to quantitative data the results are undeniable. One of our faculty partners saw...