Last revised: 08/6/2019 by ehs.
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: 2/19/2019 by jap
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.
Last revised: 02/07/2019 by cah
Blackboard’s Ally gauges the accessibility of your content, provides guidance and tips for improving accessibility, and creates alternative versions of your files. Continue reading
Last revised: 02/07/2019 by CAH
Before you upload content to HuskyCT, ensure it is accessible by following standard guidelines for various file types.
Last Revised by DSM on 6/5/2018.
This post offers CSS layout options that avoid the use of tables. This is better for accessibility concerns. Continue reading
Last Revised by ESS on 10/2/2018.
The purpose of this article is to share some best practices for how to properly attribute CC and Public Domain materials in your courses.