Blended learning (BL) is not new and has gained significant traction in higher education. We argued more than a decade ago that BL “is emerging as the organizing concept in transforming teaching and learning while preserving the core values of higher education” (Garrison & Vaughan, 2008, p.143). This was based… Continue reading
How do you provide a personalized, seminar-like experience in a large online class? The issue of scaling undergraduate courses while encouraging academic rigor and individualized learning experiences applies to both in-person and online courses alike. Yet online instruction – especially in an asynchronous modality – brings this question even more… Continue reading
Supporting Online Learner Success with Pathways and Recognition of Prior Learning This presentation will provide an overview of the establishment of a Regional Service for Careers and Learning Pathways, including the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for flexible and online learners in the technological sector in Ireland. At Atlantic Technological… Continue reading
Flexibility and student success in a world full of unknowns is what was promised when HyFlex was mentioned as a tool against COVID-19 shutdowns during the early months of the pandemic. Hence, a handful of faculty and staff were tasked with piloting a HyFlex initiative in response to COVID-19. Three… Continue reading
This panel will provide an overview of the “Tools for HyFlex Courses” project funded by the SUNY Innovative Instruction Technology Grant program in the 2022-23 academic year. HyFlex courses are student-centered course offerings that give students the option of attending the course in person, synchronously online, or asynchronously online. Students… Continue reading
Packback’s new writing tool, Deep Dives, supports improvements in online learner writing skills. Using AI, Deep Dives assists online learners with the planning, researching, drafting, and citation creation process of writing assignments – and gives them feedback in real time, based on a rubric set by the instructor. Packback Deep… Continue reading
This workshop will examine key features, limitations, and potential uses of ChatGPT, an artificial-intelligence (AI) tool that generates original text in a variety of formats. Please bring a laptop or tablet to make the most of hands-on activities and, if possible, create a free ChatGPT account in advance at chat.openai.com. In… Continue reading
The Summit provides opportunities for face-to-face and virtual networking, discussion, and social interaction for our online community of practice stakeholders. Our virtual and face-to-face participants are invited to join us to meet friends and colleagues, and socialize. Social Networking Event: Dessert Social Bring your dessert and/or a glass of your… Continue reading
