Explore how Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) can support the design of interactive, student-centered learning activities. This session presents practical strategies for using GenAI tools, such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot, to design discussions, case studies, and simulations that enhance engagement and deepen learning. Participants will examine how prompt-writing techniques and intentional use of GenAI […]
Building community and connections are the cornerstones of RSI. These deep connections make teaching and learning so much more fruitful, personal, and engaging! We will learn about different methods of creating these bonds and how they work to allow students to be their whole selves. We will also learn how to support and facilitate our […]
This webinar focuses on the new CVC @ONE Plug and Play courses. In this session, you will learn what Plug and Play courses are, how you can adopt a Plug and Play course, and which courses are developed or in development. Come learn more about adoptable courses that will serve to assist you in creating […]
Does the rise of AI tools change how we teach? Does it change what we teach? How, in other words, should we think about the discipline-specific skills and knowledge that we share with students in the age of AI? AI raises many practical questions about our day-to-day teaching, but it also presents an opportunity to […]
Apr 5 - May 2, 2021
3.0 credits
Are you looking for the secret sauce for building community and fostering meaningful student-student interactions? Well, you've found it. Research shows that online students are more invested in a class when they have an instructor who cares about their learning success and this relationship is even more important for underserved students. But conveying your human presence, empathy, and awareness in an online class requires intention and a toolkit of effective practices. In this class, you will be immersed in a supportive online learning community as you develop humanized practices for your online course that will lay an inclusive foundation for community building and collaboration.
To successfully complete this course, you will need a webcam or smartphone and a YouTube account.
To successfully complete this course, participants will:
This course is part of the Advanced Certificate in Online Teaching Principles. It can be taken as a stand alone course, or as part of the certificate.
Duration: 4 weeks
Time Commitment: approximately 10 hours per week, for a total of 40 hours
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate. This course requires creating video content, but the course is designed for those who may be new to video and social presence.
Participants in this course can seek optional professional development/continuing education credits by dual-enrolling. A separate fee to the university for graduate-level credit will apply. To learn more, visit Course & CEU Information
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