by Kendell Newman | Jul 14, 2020
Heidi Olson managed paper-based correspondence courses in the ’80s, supported UAF’s first online offerings in the late ’90s, and has handled thousands of online courses since. She retired last week. Read her reflections on these changes over time and advice on giving students the best possible learning experience.
by Jennifer Moss | Jun 8, 2020
Course SpotlightsThe Course Spotlights below are recordings from 2020-2021 of visual tours by selected instructors of their online courses with further discussions of teaching practice with topics ranging from organize course materials, manage assessments to...
by Kendell Newman | Nov 4, 2019
Give everyone a break from the stress of traditional finals and infuse a new sense of purpose in your final assessment with these suggestions for alternative final assessments.
by Kendell Newman | Jun 17, 2019
We learn better when we are involved in constructing our own knowledge. Some of us know this from experience — it’s why we do research, why we collaborate, why we ask our kids questions when we read to them. But this is also a finding backed by decades of...
by Dan LaSota | May 27, 2019
Asynchronous online and face-to-face are the most familiar modes of course delivery but you may want to consider a hybrid delivery model to meet student or program needs.
by Madara Mason | Apr 9, 2019
Though I’ve long practiced the technique of Object-Based Teaching (OBT) in face-to-face and online classrooms alike, I’d never really looked into the scholarship behind it until recently. I’d also not really considered the pedagogical principles behind it, nor whether my pedagogy needed any scrutiny and modification. It turns out that there were some aspects of my practice I needed to modify.
by Dan LaSota | Jan 13, 2019
This teaching tip touches upon alternatives to proctored exams and alignment between learning objectives and assessments.
by Chris Lott | Dec 3, 2018
Pedagogy Resources UAF eCampus's Collection of Resources for Building Better Courses All Pedagogy TopicsReference the Glossary Quality Courses Content, Presence, Engagement What is a quality course? A quality online course utilizes a variety of instructional...
by Jennifer Moss | Oct 11, 2018
Pedagogy Resources UAF eCampus's Collection of Resources for Building Better Courses All Pedagogy TopicsReference the Glossary Active Learning Engaging students with material through activities in addition to lecture. What is It? Teaching for active learning is an...
by Janene McMahan | Apr 17, 2018
Pedagogy Resources UAF eCampus's Collection of Resources for Building Better Courses All Pedagogy TopicsReference the Glossary Calendars & Schedules Helping students stay on track What are Calendars & Schedules? Sometimes the terms “course...
by Sean Holland | Jan 23, 2018
UAF eCampus Media Production Studio UAF eCampus jointly manages a production studio located at 375a Rasmuson Library. This facility is available to faculty teaching eCampus-supported courses who are interested in increasing their course production values and their own...
by Heidi Olson | May 24, 2017
Pedagogy Resources UAF eCampus's Collection of Resources for Building Better Courses All Pedagogy TopicsReference the Glossary Accessibility Make your course work for everyone. Accessibility is defined by Microsoft in their Inclusive Design Manual as “the qualities...
by Kendell Newman | Mar 16, 2017
Quality Matters A faculty-centered process designed to certify the quality of online courses QM ResourcesWhy QM Quality Matters Developing and recognizing quality online courses and programs. Quality Matters (QM) is a nationally recognized peer review process for...
by Heidi Olson | Mar 2, 2017
Pedagogy Resources UAF eCampus's Collection of Resources for Building Better Courses All Pedagogy TopicsReference the Glossary Quizzes, Tests, and Surveys A classic tool of assessment. What is it? Tests and quizzes can be used on a module (or lesson) basis or to...
by Chris Lott | Feb 20, 2017
Today’s teachers face a critical challenge deciding when and how to make use of technology in their classroom, whether they are supplementing a classroom experience or leading a flipped, hybrid, or fully online course. UAF eCampus’s team of instructional designers exists to help with this (https://iteachu.uaf.edu/events/), but each of us is always our own design staff.
by Dan LaSota | Jan 23, 2017
Getting the busy student to prepare for class prior to trying to do course work is difficult at best. This tip delves into this problem and provides a few recommendations for faculty to try. Should you feel your students need this type of encouragement, look to a model that places content right at hand to how most students tend to approach learning and participating in a course.
by Heidi Olson | Jan 12, 2017
Pedagogy Resources UAF eCampus's Collection of Resources for Building Better Courses All Pedagogy TopicsReference the Glossary Blackboard Assignments A learning management system feature for assessment. What are Blackboard Assignments? Blackboard is a Learning...
by Madara Mason | Jan 11, 2017
Owner’s Manual This is a UAF-specific guide to creating your online course. 1. Before You Start Contact UAF eCampus for Assistance UAF eCampus131 BunnellPO BOX 756700Fairbanks AK 99775-6700907.455.2060 – 800.227.8060uaf-ecampus@alaska.edu Learning...
by Kendell Newman | Jan 11, 2017
Pedagogy Resources UAF eCampus's Collection of Resources for Building Better Courses All Pedagogy TopicsReference the Glossary Instructor Presence Engage students and share your expertise by being present in your course. What is instructor presence? Your presence is...
by Heidi Olson | Jan 10, 2017
Pedagogy Resources UAF eCampus's Collection of Resources for Building Better Courses All Pedagogy TopicsReference the Glossary Helpful Templates and Documents for UAF Faculty Starting the course design process from scratch can be difficult and overwhelming. Luckily...
by Heidi Olson | Jan 10, 2017
Pedagogy Resources UAF eCampus's Collection of Resources for Building Better Courses All Pedagogy TopicsReference the Glossary Logistics of Teaching Building a framework to support your pedagogy What are the logistics of teaching? While tackling the content &...
by Kendell Newman | Dec 13, 2016
Explore Open Courses @ UAF. Check out what other instructors are doing to build dynamic learning experiences for UAF students. Have questions? Contact us. Academic WritingThis “Academic Writing About Science & Technology” (ENGL-213) course, taught by...
by Madara Mason | Dec 8, 2016
Pedagogy Resources UAF eCampus's Collection of Resources for Building Better Courses All Pedagogy TopicsReference the Glossary Learner Reflection Learning experience, real-world relevance or meta-reflection What is It? Reflection is an essential part of learning. It...
by Kendell Newman | Nov 17, 2016
Pedagogy Resources UAF eCampus's Collection of Resources for Building Better Courses All Pedagogy TopicsReference the Glossary Student Engagement Building opportunities for students to engage and find academic success What is It? Student engagement happens in the...
by Kendell Newman | Nov 14, 2016
Pedagogy Resources UAF eCampus's Collection of Resources for Building Better Courses All Pedagogy TopicsReference the Glossary The Effective Syllabus Engaging students and communicating content. What is an Effective Syllabus? An effective syllabus is one that clearly...
by Owen Guthrie | Nov 7, 2016
Our purpose as instructors is to facilitate new student understandings. But, what are understandings? Are there different kinds? It seems they can be simple, such as remembering the elements of the periodic table, or extremely complex, such as discovering new knowledge about oneself and one’s relationship with the world.
by Dan LaSota | Sep 30, 2016
The subject of the lie has been pondered, defined and debated over centuries, across cultures and in various situations. Lies come in many forms, some harmless, others pernicious. Is there any place for lies in the classroom? You may wish to consider these examples before reflecting on that.
by Jennifer Moss | Aug 12, 2016
Pedagogy Resources UAF eCampus's Collection of Resources for Building Better Courses All Pedagogy TopicsReference the Glossary Mobile Design Testing Mobile testing should begin fairly soon to catch problems early on. What is Mobile Design Testing? If you are...
by Dan LaSota | Aug 3, 2016
Pedagogy Resources UAF eCampus's Collection of Resources for Building Better Courses All Pedagogy TopicsReference the Glossary Gaming Mechanics The constraints and supports which promote play, fairness and engagement. Hopefully. What are they? Game Mechanics can...
by Madara Mason | Aug 3, 2016
Pedagogy Resources UAF eCampus's Collection of Resources for Building Better Courses All Pedagogy TopicsReference the Glossary Student Publication Sharing understanding and connecting to a wider context What is Student Publication? We all want our students to...
