Getting Started with Quality Matters
Quality Matters began with a small group of Maryland colleagues who were trying to solve a common problem among institutions: how do we measure and guarantee the quality of a course? This…
Webinar: Introduction to E-Learning Course Design
Are you just getting started building courses and not sure where to begin? In this session, we’ll simplify the design process and work through the three main considerations of course…
Webinar: Transforming Universities with Digital Distance Education – The Future of Formal Learning
When we consider how to transform universities with distance education, we are really pondering the future of formal learning itself. How can we leverage the opportunities of emerging technology and…
Fostering Equity in Online Learning
What is equity and how do we promote it in the classroom? In the educational setting, equity can be defined as “freedom from bias freedom from bias, assumptions, or institutional barriers…
OLC Conference Quick Fire
This quick-fire showcase will recap the most significant takeaways from the 2021 OLC Innovate conference. With the theme of Education Reimagined, the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) and Merlot hosted a thought…
Magna 20 MM – How Can I Gauge Online Learning Through Engaging Activities and Assignments?
This MagnaPubs 20 Minute Mentor was created for remote and online instructors who want to assess learning to keep students on track. Specific ideas will be presented regarding online activities,…
Gagné’s 9 Events of Instruction- Online Edition
In this session we will review learning theorist Robert Gangé’s “Nine Events of Instruction,” which is a well-known framework for instruction. These nine events are known to work well for lesson planning and for designing learning events. After reviewing Gagné’s framework, we will go a step further and…
Zoom Meetings for Education (Partner Webinar)
Audience: All Duration: 60 minutes Prerequisites: An understanding of e-mail and video conferencing principles is helpful. In this session you will learn: 1) How to download the Zoom applications and…
How to Effectively Use Zoom to Provide an Interactive and Engaged Learning Experience to Students (Partner Event)
As an educator already using Zoom to teach online, learn how to leverage Zoom’s many features to enhance student engagement and learning. Join Contact North | Contact Nord Research Associate,…
Webinar | 4 Strategies for Overcoming the Challenges of Mandatory Remote Learning and Working From Home (Partner Event)
What do we do now? Many institutions are asking that question as they decide the best course of action for instruction and work this fall—back to normal on-campus classes, remote…