Last revised: 5/31/2018 by DSM.
Sometimes even fully online course require in-person proctoring for administering tests and authentication of students’ identities. It is very common for online students to be geographically dispersed regionally, nationally, or even internationally and it is not always practical or possible to travel to one central testing location. This article provides guidance around permitting alternate proctoring locations as a solution.
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Last modified: 08/12/2020 by dsm.
This post is a resource for faculty teaching online graduate and certificate programs as well as the various staff and administrators who support these programs. It is intended to provide information and guidance around roles and procedures that will help faculty be most effective in preparing to design, develop and teach online.
Last revised 2/18/2025 by bjg
Online discussions are used to build dynamic learning communities, to synthesize key concepts, and to promote critical thinking skills. This article highlights tips for successfully facilitating online discussions.
Last revised: 2/18/2025 by BJG.
Online discussions are used to build dynamic learning communities, to synthesize key concepts and to promote critical thinking skills. In this article, we discuss tips for writing engaging prompts. Continue reading
Last modified 09/01/2022 by TJS.
Data can help inform instructional decisions. HuskyCT has a number of data collection and reporting tools for instructor use. In addition, media tools, such as YouTube, Mediasite, and Kaltura often have data reporting features.
This post addresses the following questions you may have as an instructor.
Last revised: 12/20/2024 by ess.
This article explains rubrics, types of rubrics, outlines how rubrics may benefit both faculty and students, and provides a few HuskyCT example rubrics. Continue reading
Last revised on 07/31/24 by cah.
This post provides recommendations for collecting formative and summative student survey feedback to inform and improve your teaching and course design. Continue reading
Last revised: 8/03/2020 by DSM
Using eCampus HuskyCT (Blackboard) templates can help in building and designing your HuskyCT course. The goal is to provide an organized and student friendly structure, that saves course builders time and allows more focus on good pedagogy and, ultimately, teaching. Continue reading
Last revised on 02/05/2018 by dsm.
Several situations exist in which individuals without an official UConn NetID may need HuskyCT guest access. Some faculty will need to begin planning and building their courses in HuskyCT before they have received their official NetID. Other faculty teaching online may need to add guests lecturers or facilitators to their online courses. University ITS has a process in place to meet these and other similar situations where guest access is warranted. Continue reading