Empowering Accessibility: Strategies for Success
How can institutions adapt to meet new state and federal web accessibility requirements and students’ expectations? Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice released revisions impacting Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and web accessibility. It emphasized the obligations of public universities, community colleges, and public schools to make web content and mobile applications […]
5 Recommendations on Supporting Neurodiverse Students in Teaching & Learning
Unlock the potential of every student in your classroom by embracing neurodiversity in the teaching and learning environment. Diverse classrooms enrich the educational experience, encompassing students with varying neurotypes. In this dynamic presentation, we delve into the transformative power of personalizable, structured, and supportive learning environments tailored to better support neurodivergent learners. Discover how designing […]
Advancing Quality: Crafting and Evaluating Course Design Rubrics
Is it time to examine your quality rubric, or do you want to build one of your own? OLC has reviewed several open-access rubrics and determined key course design characteristics. In this webinar, we’ll share exemplary quality indicators from several of the rubrics. Then, we’ll unveil an instrument for evaluating or building your own rubric, […]
The T-shirt Effect: How Swag Has Cultivated Community, Connection, and Retention in an Online EdD Program
Enrollment in online higher education programs continues to outpace enrollment in traditional on-the-ground programs (Lederman, 2019; NCES, 2022). More students are opting for online pathways (McKenzie, 2021), however, attrition rates in online programs remain high (Bawa, 2016; Cochran et al., 2014). Current literature suggests attrition rates for online programs are frequently 10-20% higher than traditional […]
Creating Energizing Discussion & Reflection Opportunities with Thinking Routines
Activities and assignments in online courses can sometimes begin to feel redundant, as students respond to similar types of questions or engage in similar types of activities each week. How can we stretch students’ thinking, and help them to engage with the course content and with each other in deeper, more engaging ways? One solution […]