There are lots of recent features and policy updates to online teaching at the Academy. Check them out:
Required: In Your Welcome post, Explain Why Your Course Will Make a Difference for Students!
Studies show students feel more invested — and work harder — when they understand how taking your class will change their lives for the better. To help with this, the Academy requires that your initial welcome in class explain the learning outcomes of the class in your own words. Help students understand the relevance and value of your course: show them the big picture! Explain why you care — and why they should. Some things to consider putting in your explanation:
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Online Office Hours Requirement:
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Learn more about Online Office Hours |
"Enter Class" Button
Under "Enrollments" on Your Home Page , every online class now includes a big blue button that says "Enter Class." This update was requested because of reports that some new online students had difficulty in finding their way to their course Outline — which meant that they were not aware of the module content and media. |
Mailbox Update
Now all the tools for formatting text and including rich media are part of the Mailbox interface. Learn more about the Online Mailbox |
The Student Pulse
The Academy has opted to remove the Student Pulse from the Student View. Instructors can still see the Student Pulse. Learn more about Student Pulse |
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