MATC has purchased a license for SmarterProctoring, an online test management system that helps faculty deliver Blackboard exams through automated proctoring tools that discourage cheating. This tool replaces Respondus Lockdown Browser with a set of more robust tools to secure midterm and final exams taken on a Windows, Mac, or Chromebook computer. Faculty can customize an […]
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Given recent global developments related to COVID-19, colleges and universities have rapidly shifted to move teaching online. In this FREE online course offered through EDX by the University of Texas at Arlington, participants will explore research-informed, effective practices for online teaching and learning in post-secondary institutions. By enrolling, you will learn practical ways to quickly […]
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Effective communication skills are at the heart of teaching and learning. To learn strategies to design more effective instructional messages for online learning, we recommend reading instructional technologist Tom Kuhlmann’s article How the Communication Process Impacts E-Learning.
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Published by the Chronicle of Higher Education, the How to Be a Better Online Teacher Advice Guide dispels misconceptions about online courses and suggests practical guidelines to design impactful online learning experiences. Be sure to check out the article’s links to explore support resources.
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Students learn best when they are engaged in active, authentic learning experiences. Review these resources to discover strategies and tools for fostering active learning in your teaching practice. From Passive to Active Learning (Barucha, 2019) Three Active Learning Strategies You Can Do in 10 Minutes or Less (Honeycutt, 2018) 7 Things You Should Know About […]
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