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Teaching Styles Series: Expert Style
This is the second in a series of pieces examining online instructor teaching styles through the lens of Anthony Grasha’s (1994) typology. This piece focuses on the expert style and how both course developers and instructors can embody this style in online courses.
LMS Analytics: Supporting Your Students With Data
With the help of tools like Canvas New Analytics, faculty can leverage learning management system (LMS) data to hone their instructional techniques and improve their online students' experience. In this piece, we provide an introduction to learning analytics in online higher education and detail some analytics best practices.
Teaching Styles Series: Facilitator Style
This is the fifth in a series of pieces examining online instructor teaching styles through the lens of Anthony Grasha’s (1994) typology. This piece focuses on the facilitator style and how both course developers and instructors can embody this style in online courses.
Teaching Styles Series: Formal Authority Style
This is the third in a series of pieces examining online instructor teaching styles through the lens of Anthony Grasha’s (1994) typology. This piece focuses on the formal authority style and how both course developers and instructors can embody this style in online courses.
Teaching Styles Series: Introduction
This is the first in a series of pieces examining online instructor teaching styles. In this introductory piece, we will characterize teaching styles, summarize Anthony Grasha’s typology of teaching styles, and discuss how identifying your teaching style (or styles) can inform online course design and instruction. In subsequent pieces, we will explore each of Grasha’s teaching styles in depth.
Beyond Traditional Grades: Alternative Assessment Methods
As educators navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by generative AI (genAI), many are reconsidering traditional assessment approaches. Alternative assessment methods offer innovative ways to evaluate student learning that go beyond conventional grading systems, focusing on authentic learning, skill development, and meaningful engagement. These approaches not only address the challenges posed by AI but also align with research on effective learning and motivation (Furze, 2023; Pitts Donahoe, 2023).
Implementing Metacognitive Strategies in Online Learning Environments: Personal Experience Insights
In our Personal Experience Insights series, members of the Everspring Learning Design department share first-hand accounts of creating online learning content and meaningful takeaways from their professional experiences.
Learning a New LMS: Personal Experience Insights
In our Personal Experience Insights series, members of the Everspring Learning Design department share first-hand accounts of creating online learning content and meaningful takeaways from their professional experiences.
Designing and Managing Large Online Courses
Teaching in the online modality can be tricky on its own, so what can you do when you have a large class?
Inclusive Language
Inclusion entails creating an environment of open participation for all individuals. Using inclusive language across course content and communications can help reach every learner and ensure all students feel heard, valued, and validated (Márquez & Melero-Aguilar, 2022). This piece will explore the thoughtful use of inclusive language in online learning environments.