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Here is a current article (March 31) on online education. Can (or should) you try to replicate the F2F course in an online environment?

Strategies for building a sense of community among online learners using the relatively simple technology of discussion forums.

Interesting article on how technology impacts the classroom today.

This article provides insights into the educational value of web 2.0 tools and how these tools may be used within education

This article encourages and motivates the exploration of best practices in integrating digital games, social networking, and simulations in the learning environment.

This course site and presentation will illustrate how the "Seven Principles of Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" (Chickering and Gamson, 1991) can be supported using the features of Blackboard Learn. Several online course design rubrics will also guide our showcase of quality instructional design options related to course structure, navigation, activities, assignments (individual and group), and communication. "Seven Principles of Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" (Chickering and Gamson, 1991), states a quality teaching and learning environment is one that: (1) Encourages contact between students and faculty, (2) Develops reciprocity and cooperation among students, (3) Encourages active learning, (4) Gives prompt feedback, (5) Emphasizes time on task, (6) Communicates high expectations, and (7) Respects diverse talents and ways of learning.

This articles discusses how to create a welcoming and inviting classroom environment and making expectation clear to students.

Video lessons are one of the primary technology tools used to deliver content in blended/flipped classrooms. The learning happens at home and when students are in class, they participate in active-learning activities or group work. Great to try out with a few lessons in f2f classes as well. It greatly increases student engagement and participation.

Thanks for sharing. This was a nice contrast to a previous article which focused on no video use in a flipped environment.

The authors, a working group of architects, product designers, engineers and environmental design researchers, collaborated to establish the following Principles of Universal Design to guide a wide range of design disciplines including environments, products, and communications.

An estimated 96% of people with chronic medical conditions live with an illness that is invisible. Invisible disabilities can impact student performance, and that staggering stat means that invisible disabilities are more prevalent in classrooms and eLearning environments than you think. Watch a recording of the presentation below, or read on for highlights.

What accommodations are needed for eLearning students with "invisible" disabilities?

What accommodations are needed for eLearning students with "invisible" disabilities?

This article is one I wrote a couple years ago that I believe is relevant for this course - it was published in International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning. The link is to the whole issue - mine starts on page 21. Thanks - Becky

Teaching tips in an exclusively online environment. I'm always looking for new ideas for professional improvement. This is my first semester as a strictly online instructor.

A couple of years ago the optimistic view on virtual schools prevailed. For several students this learning environment provided the safety they had lacked in traditional schools either because emotional, social or other reasons. Contrary to the original enthusiasm, however, today more and more analyses refer to the problems of these schools. The Virtual Schools in U.S 2019 - among others - describes this problem in detail.

#TT2041 Using this software, students can virtually participate in chemistry labs that correspond to the lesson taught, for a risk-free and safe environment for all ages.

The Assessment Institute is a great conference and I'm sure you will find something that interests you there. Great people and a wonderful, caring, and supportive environment focused on improving learning.