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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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As the academic year winds down and summer plans come into focus, some of you may be thinking of developing or redesigning your own online course. Whether the thought of this evokes hesitation or excitement, the Office of Online Education is here for you. We […]
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Faculty Feature 1. How long have you been teaching online? Four years. Like many people, I started teaching online back in 2020 during the COVID era. I kept my divisional teaching online until we were back fully in-person and have continued to teach my summer […]
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There’s been a lot of chatter lately about the Department of Education’s efforts around what’s often pithily called “neg reg”, but what exactly is this negotiated rulemaking and what does it all mean? To answer that, let’s first briefly discuss the ‘rulemaking’ part. We recall […]
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