The Latest News from Online Learning at UTK

October 2023
The office of Online Learning 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. 

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Join Us for the Online Learning Media Studio Open House: October 18
Two people being recorded in the media studio
The Online Learning Media Studio (OLMS) was happy to open its doors for the first of two open houses this fall semester at the end of September! The event allowed faculty participating in the Online Learning Jumpstart program to see the tools and opportunities available to enhance their use of media in courses.
These Open Houses are a fantastic way to see the resources available for online course development, including our two faculty-focused self-recording studio spaces. Online Learning’s Instructional Design team is also on hand during these events to consult with faculty on possible course development ideas. 
If you’d like to see first-hand what the Online Learning Meda Studio can do for your course, sign up for our next Open House on October 18 from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
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Upcoming Events

Online Learning Consultations
Our Online Learning Consultants Are Ready to Help! 
Do you have questions about teaching online, or do you need help with development? Schedule an online consultation with our team of instructional designers and multimedia specialists to help you get off to a strong start!
Consultation Form
Online Learning Virtual Office Hours (VOH) 
In October, we will have our virtual office hours hosted by an instructional designer several times a week. Check our calendar for additional information. No appointment is necessary!

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 
Join UT instructional faculty as they share strategies and recommendations for successful teaching, learning, and assessment online.
  1. Building Student Engagement in Asynchronous Courses,
    Dr. Bob DuBois: OCT 6, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT | Register

  2. Transitioning from Synchronous to Asynchronous Delivery: What Works and What Does not, 
    Vandana Singh: OCT 20, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT | 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 Learning Community of Practice (OLCoP) Series 
Join us via Zoom for a 45-minute interactive session, bringing together UT faculty and Online Learning staff into a learning community of practice.
  1. Improving Your Canvas Course Navigation for Learner Satisfaction,  
    Dr. Jian Su: OCT 17, 12:00 – 12:45 pm EDT | Register

  2. Improving Student Retention and Perseverance in the Online Classroom, 
    Jennifer Glaab: OCT 31, 12:00 – 12:45 pm EDT | Register
Online Program Management Network (OPMN) Series 
Join us on Friday, October 27, from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT as we provide updates on UT’s Engaged Online Course Initiative (EOCI), unveil the university’s efforts to promote and support quality in online course design and teaching, and discuss the newly developed online course quality rubric and certification process. 
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One Thing Video Shorts
We are excited to introduce "One Thing Online Learning Video Shorts." The One Thing Video Shorts aims to create concise and informative videos that provide instructors with valuable tips and best practices for enhancing their online teaching and learning experiences.   
These videos explore a wide range of topics related to online teaching and learning. This month’s video is titled, “Preparing for Week 1 and Day 1 of the Semester.” Look for a new video each month!
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Online Learning & Leadership Resources
AI in Education Resources 
As higher education pivots to understand and leverage new artificial intelligence (AI) technologies like ChatGPT, UT is gathering and developing resources to help instructors. Here are a few so far: 
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