As we are coming to the end of the semester, it is particularly important to solicit student feedback about the course to learn about best practices that worked and to identify areas of improvement. Engaging in reflective teaching practice is essential for growth and improving […]
Categories: Blog Posts, Instructional Design
Did You Know? The way we design assessments can significantly shape how students learn, not just what they remember. Quizzes can do more than check understanding; they can actively support learning, engagement, and insight. As you continue facilitating your course this semester, even small changes […]
Categories: Blog Posts, Instructional Design
In the Office of Online Education, as among the entire Wake Forest community, we’re strongly committed to accessibility in every course, both because it’s a best practice that supports student learning, and, in the spirit of pro humanitate, is the fair and equitable thing to […]
Categories: Blog Posts, Online Compliance
The regulatory outlook for higher education at the federal level is, understandably, a topic of much interest at the moment. The present administration has instituted or proposed changes of many kinds, which in turn have the capability to affect the plans or postures of states, […]
Categories: Blog Posts, Online Compliance
Starting a new semester and finding that Canvas feels like a totally new tool? You are not alone. I argue that technical knowledge can be quick to learn and even quicker to forget. I hope this guide will help you refresh your working knowledge of […]
Categories: Blog Posts, Instructional Design
By Eudora Struble, Director, Technology Accessibility, Information Systems As we begin this new semester, it’s a great moment to consider strategies for enhancing the welcome and efficacy of our courses for all students, including those with disabilities. Thinking about accessible technology is a crucial aspect […]
Categories: Blog Posts, Instructional Design, Online Compliance
Did you know that using Collaborative Pages in Canvas can transform how students engage, collaborate, and take ownership of their learning? Engaging students online can be challenging. Discussion boards help, but hands-on collaboration takes engagement to the next level. Tools like Canvas Collaborative Pages give […]
Categories: Blog Posts, Instructional Design
As we all know, regulatory, accreditor, and other similar obligations pertain to many aspects of online learning. We also know that these obligations can sometimes be confusing, overlapping, and subject to change. Wouldn’t it be nice if there were a quick and easy way to […]
Categories: Blog Posts, Online Compliance
Faculty Feature How long have you been teaching online? Like many of my colleagues at Wake Forest, my first online teaching experience was during the COVID-19 pandemic. I had the opportunity, in the Summer of 2020, to lead the Health and Exercise Science Department’s Peer […]
Categories: Blog Posts, Faculty Feature
Online classes offer students flexibility and convenience, but they can also lead to feelings of isolation if not designed with a crucial element in mind: a humanized learning experience. Miranda Lopez argues that humanizing online learning is “the ability of the instructor to develop meaningful […]
Categories: Blog Posts, Instructional Design
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