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Foster dynamic learning experiences that spark curiosity and participation. Encourage students to become active participants in their education, where they learn by doing and exploring. By promoting interactive activities and discussions, you'll cultivate a vibrant learning community where every student is fully engaged and invested in their academic journey.

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Check out the curated resources below to discover how you can purposefully integrate technology into your courses.

O N - D E M A N D R E S O U R C E S

The self-paced courses below are designed to support your teaching expertise. For more on-demand courses, visit here.

Large Virtual Classroom Management is an introductory self-guided microlearning series that will take approximately 30-60 min. to complete. This microlearning series will introduce you to effective strategies used for managing large groups of students in an online learning environment. The IMPACTS principles this course is associated with are Motivate, Plan, and Care.

Supporting Student Wellbeing is an introductory self-guided resource collection that will take approximately 5-60 min. to complete. This collection of resources is for educators looking for continued development around creating an inclusive and supportive educational environment. The IMPACTS principles this course is associated with are Motivate, Advocate, and Create.

Engagement Strategies for Large Virtual Classroom Success is an introductory self-guided microlearning that will take approximately 5-10 min. to complete. In this course, educators will develop a game plan to create an inclusive and engaging environment in your virtual classroom to ensure that all learners feel welcomed in the learning community. The IMPACTS principles this course is associated with are Motivate, Plan, and Create.

Celebrating Achievements and Milestones in Large Virtual Classrooms is an introductory self-guided microlearning that will take approximately 5-10 min. to complete. In this course, educators will explore the vital role of recognizing and celebrating the achievements of your learners. The IMPACTS principles this course is associated with are Motivate and Create.

R E C O R D I N G S

The resources below are Zoom recordings of previously hosted seminars. For information on upcoming live seminars visit here.

Promoting Student Engagement Through Asynchronous Discussion Posts

Asynchronous discussion posts are an essential component of many courses. But getting your students to respond with more than "I agree with Jane" can be a challenge. In this seminar we will delve into how to properly create discussion prompts that engage students in the content and dig deep for answers that inspire other students to respond thereby creating discussions that mirror those done synchronously.

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Prompting Introspection: Metacognitive Activities to use with Students

Research shows metacognition (sometimes referred to as self-regulation) increases student motivation because students feel more in control of their own learning. Students who learn metacognitive strategies are more aware of their own thinking and more likely to be active learners who learn more deeply.

This seminar will provide instructors with specific examples of metacognitive activities that can be incorporated into coursework to help students on their journey of self-regulation. Please be prepared to share any examples of metacognitive activities you have used in your instruction.

The Distracted Student: Tips and Strategies to Engage the Disengaged

With the transition to online platforms for education, students and professors alike are struggling to keep engagement up. When you factor in a student who may be diagnosed with ADHD, this goal can sometimes feel even more challenging. Join Sean Johnson, a 10+ year former educator and ADHD diagnosed professional, for this seminar as he shares information on some of the key challenges students with ADHD face, and also provides strategies that can help engage disengaged students online.

A R T I C L E S

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Engage Your Students With These 3 Discussion Board StrategiesThe discussion board is perhaps the most ubiquitous content type in digital education. Unfortunately, this overuse has often transformed wha...

Entry Tickets: Engaging Your Students from the StartAn entry ticket is a practical and engaging tool for grabbing students’ attention right at the start of your live session. Entry tickets hel...

Breaking the Ice and Building CommunityAs you think about the relationships in your life, I doubt many of them started with deep conversations about your most personal secrets and...

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