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Providing Syllabus Links for Online Course Listing Pages

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Last revised: 4/16/2025 by DSM. 

Having a course syllabus available online is not only helpful in providing information for students deciding in which course to enroll, but it also communicates crucial information about course requirements (materials, exam information, software/hardware requirements, etc.).   This article will explain some some methods of hosting and the process of sending the link to eCampus.

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Using the eCampus HuskyCT Template

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Using the eCampus HuskyCT Template

Last updated 03/25/2025 by cah

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The eCampus HuskyCT template is an organized and student-friendly structure which can be copied into another HuskyCT site. The template requires editing and basic building skills in HuskyCT (Ultra Course View). Refer to the resources listed within this article for assistance with various aspects of HuskyCT.

Before building a course in HuskyCT, complete a Course Design Plan to map out the alignment of course components and ensure a structured framework. Once the Course Design Plan is complete, follow the steps to build the course in HuskyCT.

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Finding and Using Free Images

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Last revised on 2/3/2025 by kk.

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Without licensing (i.e., permission from the copyright holder), uploading copyrighted material to HuskyCT violates copyright law. Copyright issues often arise when it comes to using images in courses, as placing copyrighted images in documents and HuskyCT is considered unauthorized copying and distribution. Any images used in online courses must be licensed for this purpose. This post shows how to find, use, and cite free images that support learning in online courses legally.

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Copyright in Online Courses: Using Free Content Legally

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Last revised on 2/3/2025 by kk.

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This article provides an overview of common concepts related to copyright in online courses and shares best practices for finding and using free educational materials.

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Types of Videos for Online Teaching & Learning

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Last updated 6/9/2025 by KK

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Videos can be used for a variety of purposes in online courses, and different set-ups are required to achieve these goals. This article will review the types of videos used in online courses and provide examples.

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Collaborative (Group) Learning Online

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Last revised 9/12/2024 by jap

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Collaborative learning, also known as group learning, is an opportunity for students to develop higher-order cognitive skills, promote connections and community, and engage with different perspectives. To facilitate student collaboration online, it requires designing the activity as well as selecting the best technology to connect students.

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Creating & Managing Videos for Online Teaching & Learning

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Last revised 7/1/2025 by KK

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Videos are gaining ground in online education as a result of their versatility in promoting learning, satisfaction, engagement, and interest (LSEI; Costley & Lange, 2017). With this fast-growing dependence on videos, online educators need to become mindful of what constitutes quality videos and how they are best integrated into online content delivery and interaction.

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eCampus Accessibility Checklist and Guide

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Last revised on 5/21/2025 by KK.

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This post provides a guide to implementing the eCampus Accessibility Checklist, including disabilities and common barriers, accessibility frameworks, rationale for accessibility standards, and resources for implementation.

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