Why We Love the Pope Tech Tool
Accessibility checker tools for our CA Community College system: PopeTech available free to all CA community colleges UDOIT – open source (free) OR cloud-based (premium) The free open-source version of […]
3 Foolproof Tips for Using Images in Canvas
Images are a delightful way to increase engagement and reinforce written content in an online course. But if not used correctly, images can be problematic. From the way you embed […]
Preparing faculty to teach flexible courses
How the California State University (CSU) system is helping faculty prepare for instructional uncertainties.
Conveying Care Online
This article was originally published on the California Acceleration Project (CAP) blog. One of the most significant factors correlated with student persistence, success, and learning in online courses is the relationship […]
The Most Effective Way to Elimate Barriers to Students’ Learning
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for thinking about teaching and learning that offers flexibility in the ways students access course material, engage with it, and show what […]
Equity, Cameras, & Online Learning: A MiraCosta College Commitment
MiraCosta College Academic Senate President, Luke Lara, shares the process and outcome of his college’s commitment to equity, student privacy, and online teaching.
3 Things to Love About the New Rich Content Editor
Canvas’ new Rich Content Editor is here! Well, actually it’s been here for several months already and it will soon be the default editing tool. The new editor has an […]
Beyond Lectures: Synchronous Student-to-Student Interaction
This article was originally published on the California Acceleration Project (CAP) blog. Humanizing And Equity The theme of this four-part “Notes from the Field” blog series has been humanizing online teaching […]
Are grades failing us?
Welcome to the Points Marketplace Task Value Time Conclusion Complete the Assessment Worksheet + 10 pts – 3 hours ▲ Read Grading for Equity + 20 pts – 2 days […]
Beyond Discussion Forums: Asynchronous Student-To-Student Interaction Online
When students connect with each other in meaningful ways, they become a community. Let’s explore many effective ways to foster student-student interactions in asynchronous courses that go beyond discussion boards!
The Brain Science Behind Humanized Online Teaching
Humanizing your online course supports the success of more students because it minimizes the brain’s reaction to threat, which undermines the success of many students in college environments.
Humanizing Your Online Courses With Flipgrid
Flipgrid is an asynchronous video conversation tool that adds the human touch to your online courses!