- What’s The Deal With SARA?
Online Compliance By now you’ve probably heard of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements, more succinctly known as SARA. But what exactly is it and why does it matter for our institution and our students? SARA was created in 2013 to streamline the regulations around distance education across state lines. At its core, it is a […]
- Intentional Design: Crafting Effective Online Courses
Instructional Design Intention emerges as a distinct motivator for individuals, prompting contemplation on purpose, actions, and meaningful experiences. When intentionality becomes central to a pursuit, an individual finds clarity in their motivation to validate their actions. In the context of a course design, the application of intentionality signifies an instructor’s commitment to nurturing students’ learning […]
- Q&A with Jill Crainshaw
Faculty Feature 1. How long have you been teaching online? This is my fourth year of online teaching. I tested online teaching waters during the COVID-19 restrictions in 2020. Those initial forays were synchronous, via Zoom technology, supported by Wake’s Canvas platform. I aspired even then to explore asynchronous pedagogies. I taught my first asynchronous […]