Quality Matters began with a small group of Maryland colleagues who were trying to solve a common problem among institutions: how do we measure and guarantee the quality of a course? This question became important because many institutions were trying to create a system where they could share available seats in their online courses with other institutions. Because of this,…
In this workshop, we will discuss the differences between the surface web, the deep web, and the dark web. Examples of each will be given and attendees will learn what deep web resources they are able to access from the Pumerantz Library.
With the rapid changes to remote learning that we have experienced around the country and even across the globe, the pedagogy of online teaching has become one of the most important dialogues across the sector of education in both higher education, as well as secondary education, all the way down to the primary level. During…
We have all experienced the acceleration of digital transformation in higher education. As campuses consider the affordances of new and emerging technologies or just take stock of their approach to online or blended learning, we have an opportunity to intentionally set a vision and strategy for the way our institutions can nurture and sustain a…
While technological advancements continue to proliferate through and disrupt traditional educational systems and structures, questions of values, ethics, and the effects of innovation on human beings must be central to and operate in parallel to the technological advancements themselves. In this webinar, our expert panelists will explore what is at stake with respect to the…
Emotion and cognition are inextricably linked – how we feel and connect with others impacts both what we learn and how we retain that learning. When we engage in online learning we are not just presenting information and knowledge or teaching a skill, we are engaged with emotional, compassionate, complex people. We can find ways…
Students in online science courses need laboratory experience. Digital, hands-on, and hybrid approaches all provide these students with the opportunity to learn, to apply, and to demonstrate their lab skills. This webinar will explore the multiple ways that instructors can engage their students by selecting the best online lab tools for their courses and teaching…
Teaching during these past few years has required a combination of flexibility, innovation, and tenacity. With these trying times, teachers have been tasked with providing engaging active learning opportunities as the delivery of these sessions has fluctuated from in-person to online, to blended and hyflex methods. While challenging, providing students with engaging and well-designed lessons…
Lectures rarely provide optimal learning environments that secure effective, sustained learning outcomes. Online learning requires classrooms designed to engage learners and build a sense of ownership of their knowledge. As we explore the future of learning in higher education post-pandemic, what do we need to know about student engagement? How do we design our classes…
The idea behind virtual lab simulations is that inside the 3D environment of an immersive simulation, students can master curriculum-aligned theory, interact with advanced equipment, learn techniques and perform experiments, anytime, anywhere. In this session we will share innovative tools and practices for delivering engaging online lab experiences to remote learners.
