If you have signed on to teach an online class that is set to begin in the next week or so, you will probably be teaching over the holiday break. Typically, online programs observe a traditional university break – at least two weeks spanning Christmas and New Years weeks. The school will probably let students… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Online Teaching Resources
4 Reasons to Assign Presentations Online
There are a variety of options for online classroom assignments, each assessing a different level of student learning (see Bloom’s Taxonomy for more information on these levels). Quizzes and tests assess student knowledge and comprehension. Discussion board assignments give students a chance to show their analysis and application skills. Longer written assignments, like essays and… Read more »
7 Ways to Help Students Conduct Higher Quality Research
I’m just finishing grading essays for the online History of Psychology class I am teaching and am again struck by the students’ tendency to stick with a Google search when conducting research rather than go to the rich, online academic journal database the university provides for them. Access to hundreds of online academic journals is… Read more »
“Prompt, Robust Feedback” – What Online Students Want
Happy Fall Semester everyone! As many of us are starting new fall teaching assignments, its a good time to discuss what our students will be looking for from their online instructors in order to get the most out of their distance learning experience. Eskey & Schulte (2010) highlight some core areas to consider when planning… Read more »
Defining Plagiarism for Our Students
I consider myself a patient instructor. I’ll spend quite a bit of time with a student who is struggling with academic writing, often stepping outside my role as a psychology instructor and entering into the realm of writing tutor. I don’t deduct a lot of points when I see a student struggling with their writing,… Read more »
