Explore essential strategies for effective online teaching in this comprehensive resource that introduces the basics to digital education.

This core enrichment seminar will focus on best practices for professors new to digital education. Whether you've taught for 20 years or this is your first term we will walk through all the do's and don'ts of teaching online and some fun technical tips to make your first online term as effective as possible.

In this core enrichment seminar we will discuss the benefits of using breakout rooms to facilitate small group discussions, practice activities all programs can utilize, and brainstorm your content as it relates to potential student collaborations. By the end of the session, you will understand the importance of utilizing this feature to engage students and create meaningful learning experiences.

This enrichment seminar will focus on the process of engaging with your students in quick but impactful ways. By the end of the session, you will be able to conduct a number of simple yet meaningful strategies to keep your students engaged before, during, and after your digital class.

This enrichment seminar will focus on the process of engaging with your students in quick but impactful ways. By the end of the session, you will be able to conduct a number of simple yet meaningful strategies to keep your students engaged before, during, and after your digital class.

In this interactive session, participants will explore innovative icebreaker activities that go beyond traditional introductions to foster community building and deepen learning in online environments. We will examine strategies that promote meaningful connections and active learner engagement by integrating course material, content, and skills. Participants will leave equipped with a variety of activities to elevate their icebreaker game!

Did you know that motivation contributes equally to student performance in the classroom as content knowledge? This session will describe practical tips for incorporating motivational principles within online instructional design, both in synchronous and asynchronous formats. Examples of climate setting, community building, class openers, breakout activities, large group discussions, feedback practices, and summaries that support student motivation in online learning will be shared. Join us and learn how to apply motivational theory to your current lesson plans; your students will thank you!

Evergreen content stands the test of time and requires less frequent updates from course creators. Session attendees will gain a better understanding of the benefits of using evergreen content, learn about content that is most suited for evergreen use, and discuss common questions and challenges in using evergreen content.