Last Revised 01/27/21 by bjg
Online discussions are used to build dynamic learning communities, to synthesize key concepts, and to promote critical thinking skills. Breaking students out into smaller groups helps them feel more connected to their peers and encourages participation. This post will identify the three main types of group discussions you can create in HuskyCT.
Last Revised 10/16/2020 by bjg
This post provides guidelines for constructing multiple choice assessment questions.
Last revised: 10/2/2018 by ehs
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This post explains key steps to take before, during, and after your course implementation, presented in the recurring course life-cycle, as well as recognizing the 4 roles of an online facilitator. Continue reading
Last revised: 10/13/2020 by dtm.
When designing an online course, it is important to encourage students to connect with peers to discuss content and concepts. According to the Quality Matters Standards for Online and Blended Courses, learning activities must provide opportunities for interaction that support active learning. (QM 5.2). This article will review some alternatives to traditional text-based asynchronous discussion forums in online courses.
Last revised: 02/19/2019 by tjs.
This article describes research-based recommendations for designing and developing assessments in online courses.
Last revised: 6/11/2020 by dtm
What does an instructor need to succeed with an online or hybrid/blended course? The UConn Competencies for Online and Hybrid/Blended Instruction provides twenty-seven competencies to inform and self-assess against.
Last Revised: 2/14/2019 by cah
Make sure all students have access to your text documents or items in HuskyCT by formatting your pages with accessibility in mind.
Last Revised: 02/14/2019 by cah
Good color contrast is essential to making your text readable. In this article, we will review how to best use color to improve readability through the use of proper contrast levels and to convey meaning. Continue reading
Last Reviewed: 2/14/2019 by cah
Adding alternative text to images in HuskyCT provides learners with low vision and those using screen readers with important information about the meaning of the image. This article provides information about why alternative text descriptions are important, as well as step-by-step instructions for completing this relatively easy task.