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Applications for the Spring 2020 Online Course Development Program open next week!

Next week, we will begin accepting applications for the Spring 2020 cohort of the Online Course Development Program.

If you are unfamiliar with the program, faculty have the opportunity to develop a high quality, engaging course experience for online students in full partnership with eLearning Miami. In this intensive program, you will be supported in every step of the process to design and develop a course that delivers an exceptional student experience.

Have you already talked to your department chair?

Please note that during the application process, approval from your department chair will be required for acceptance. If you are interested in OCDP, please talk with your chair.

eLearning Digest: How to use your smartphone to enhance student experience

"The best camera is the one you have with you." – Unknown, but often repeated...

At this point in history, you could say: the best video recorder is the one you have with you, the best audio recorder is the one you have with you, or the best computer is the one you have with you.

The camera, video and audio recorder we have with us most of the time is in our phones – and even if you have one that's a few years old, it's still a capable multifunctional tool.

That smartphones are capable and ubiquitous is perhaps obvious, so why bother pointing out the obvious? With the investment of a relatively small amount of time and little to no money, you can leverage these tools toward the creation of multimedia elements that will help you engage with your students and create a connection that can improve their experience in your course.

To explore four tips on how to use your smartphone to enhance the student experience, click the button below!

Are your students asking for you to set up Canvas so they can view their grades, submit work, and download shared documents? If you are new to Canvas or simply looking to gain a fundamental understanding of the LMS (Learning Management System), we're offering Canvas Basics Training sessions throughout November.

Canvas Basics Training
Tues, 11/5: 10–11:30am, 242 Psychology Building
Fri, 11/15: 10–11:30am, 136 Art Building
Mon, 11/18: 3–4:30pm, 320 King Library

Technology can make student engagement easier to accomplish, whether it's online or in the classroom. We are also offering Classroom Technology Training for instructors who want to make a greater impact with technology in face-to-face or hybrid courses.

Classroom Technology Training
Mon, 11/4: 3–4:30pm, 320 King Library
Tues, 11/12: 10–11:30am, 242 Psychology Building
Fri, 11/22: 10–11:30am, 136 Art Building

Also, learn how to use WebEx in Canvas for office hours, classroom collaboration, and analytics, and more!

WebEx Training
Fri, 11/8: 10–11:30am, 136 Art Building
Mon, 11/11: 3–4:30pm, 320 King Library
Tues, 11/19: 10–11:30am, 242 Psychology Building

What Killed Engaged Teaching? A Pedagogical Murder Mystery
Wednesday, November 6, 2–3pm (Laws 320)

Come ready to solve the student engagement murder mystery! eLearning Instructional Designers will be presenting this workshop, from which you will leave with ideas on a variety of activities to rev up student engagement in your course. This will be a hands-on session, so bring your laptop, smartphone, or tablet. Put your Sherlock Holmes hat on and join us! Register now »

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