Teaching & Learning Innovation
The Latest News from Online Learning at UTK

March 2023
The office of Online Learning & Academic Programs (OLAP) is a team of experienced online learning professionals, including instructional and multimedia designers and developers, who are proud to eradicate barriers that prevent our communities from accessing quality higher education.  

News
We Can Show You the World
(in 360°)  
The Online Learning Media Studio can now
help bring your online students to places they wouldn’t normally see, with 360° images
and videos! 

Our Online Learning Media Studio (OLMS) staff uses a professional-grade 8K camera to create images that students can navigate using any device. We handle all image processing, so there is no tech you need to learn. 
Additionally, our OLAP Multimedia Designers can use these images and videos for immersive, interactive experiences for your courses, including adding hotspots for a deeper dive into content. These assets can be seamlessly added to Canvas course shells. 

Some examples of interactions that may be created could include labs, virtual tours, and simulations.

Contact the Online Learning Media Studio through the Consultation Form for more information or to talk through ideas!

Upcoming Events

Online Learning Consultations
Our Online Learning Consultants Are Ready to Help! 
Do you have questions about teaching online or need help with development?  Schedule an online consultation with our team of instructional designers and multimedia specialists to help you have a strong start!  

Drop-In Consultation Wednesdays
In March, we will have Drop-in consultations on Wednesdays, 11:00am – 1:00pm EST. Check out our calendar and tweets for specific dates. No appointment necessary! 
Zoom link: https://tennessee.zoom.us/j/93993270565
(You must sign in with your UTK SSO login to enter) 
Consultation Form

Online Learning & Leadership (OLL) Series:
Our Online Learning & Leadership (OLL) series provides new opportunities to engage with each other on best practices that enhance online learning and online programs. 
Brown Bag Fridays
In March, please join us via Zoom as UT faculty share their best practices in the delivery of
online courses. 
  • InSpace as an Alternative to Zoom: A Platform Solution for Hybrid & Online Courses, Dr. David Williams:
    MAR 10: 12:00 – 1:00pm EST | Register

  • Turn on the CC: Increasing Inclusivity in Your Online Classroom, Dr. Kristel Scoresby:
    MAR 24: 12:00 – 1:00pm EST |     Register

Interested in Leading a Brown Bag Session?

Contact us at cakpovo@utk.edu with your ideas, and we will meet with you to discuss potential session topics. 

Online Community of Practice (OLCoP) Series
Join us via Zoom for a 45-minute interactive session, bringing together UT faculty and OLAP staff into a learning community of practice. 
  • Improving Your Canvas Course Navigation for Learner Success, Dr. Jian Su: MAR 7: 12:00 – 12:45pm EST | Register

  • Design an Online Course for all Learners, Tonya Hussin:
    MAR 21: 12:00 – 12:45pm EST | Register
Online Program Management Network (OPMN) Series
The monthly Online Program Management Network series caters to those who provide oversight or support for Distance Education programs. This month’s session looks at state authorization and how programs stay compliant with state and federal regulations. 
  • State Authorization & Compliance for Online & On-Campus Programs, Dr. Jennifer Gramling & Mark Neisler:
    MAR 8: 10:00 – 10:50am EST | Register

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915 Volunteer Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37996
Email: onlinelearning@utk.edu
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