Sometimes, it’s really nice to run across things that “research shows” contributes to student success – and realize that we’re already doing it.
Check out this article that will encourage you and give you some small, actionable things to make your online classes even better.
No worries! This is what we were doing on Thursday – come join us any time!
Remember, the mission of CASC is to provide affordable, ACCESSIBLE, and exceptional education that fosters student success. We’re definitely focusing on the accessible part!
Check out this resource for more info on how to use the embedded tools in Blackboard to see and raise your accessibility score for your course and for your students.
On October 3, 2024, Anthology will host its annual Fix Your Content Day contest. As part of our campus-wide commitment to inclusive education, we will be participating using Anthology® Ally capabilities. For 24 hours, we’ll be on a mission to fix as many accessibility issues in course files as we can. At the end of the day, the campus with the most files improved will be recognized and awarded a prize.
How can you help? Begin reviewing your courses and identifying those with red and orange indicators. Then, on October 3, start improving as many files as possible using those indicators as a guide. Focus on images that need a description and Microsoft® Word documents to start. Aim for 100%, but improvement is what counts!
For more information on how to fix files using Anthology Ally, check out this video.
Anthology will be keeping track of the institution with the most fixes – let’s show them what CASC Online can do!!
As I’m sure you’re aware, CASC Online Instructors are required to complete 4 hours of online-related professional development hours per calendar year. Here’s a great way to knock out most of them at once!
Be sure to register for the OKLIS workshops on Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) September 13! You can attend live OR request the recording via the form below. This is a great opportunity to get in-depth training on RSI! We strongly encourage faculty, instructional designers, and administrators to take advantage of this professional development opportunity! Those who register for either the synchronous or asynchronous option will have the opportunity to complete a follow-up assessment and earn a digital badge!
Please register using one of the following links:
Live Attendee Registration (will receive a Zoom link AND the recording)
Asynchronous Registration (will receive the recording, not a Zoom link)
OKLIS (Oklahoma Learning Innovations Summit) is hosting a Virtual Session on Digital Media, with a focus on Podcasing and Immersive VR!
Friday, Feb. 23, 11am-1pm
Register for this free session and get some of your Online PD hours taken care of!
Here’s the link for more info and to register: https://www.ocolearnok.org/upcoming-event/oklis-virtual-session-digital-media/
Here are a couple of online professional development opportunities to get in on! These will help you get your required PD hours (4 per year for online instructors), and they’re “homegrown” – from our own OK institutions.
OKLIS (Oklahoma Learning Innovations Summit) is offering the following for January…
Virtual OKLIS Session January 26, 11am on Accessibility
This two-part session will include:
If you’re wanting an easy way to get in some professional development at the end of the semester, check this out!
Click here: Quality Matters Winter Series: Building Engagement with Your Online Learners
Contact Kyla Bailey at [email protected] or 918-647-1377 if you’d like to take this for FREE!
Discussion boards in online courses are probably one of the most misunderstood and potential-filled tools that exist in the online world. This misunderstanding leads to a lack-luster and obligatory use, which nobody enjoys or finds value in. The potential of discussion boards, though, lie in recognizing what they’re for.
They aren’t meant to take the place of in-class, live discussion. Nothing can replace that. But they are meant to provide a space for student-student interaction, student-instructor interaction, and discovery by all involved.
Here’s an awesome (short) video with some tips, if you’re wanting to make your discussion boards more awesome and less painful.
Here’s a very cool opportunity for professional development, especially if anything you teach is online!
Register now for the Anthology (Blackboard’s parent company) Digital Teaching Symposium on Thursday, 11/2!
Here’s the link: Anthology Symposium
Interested in Open Educational Resources (OER) – what it is, how it helps students, and how to incorporate it into your teaching?
Want to develop an OER yourself…?
Need some Professional Development?
Click on the image below! (and if you want to go in person, let me know ASAP)
