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The OnlinersWhy OER?Source Materials: Cooney, C. (2017) What impacts do OER have on students? Students share their experiences with a health psychology OER at New York City College of Technology. New York City College of Technology 18(4). Open Washington. (2017, August 8). Module 10: Why OER Matters. Open Washington. https://www.openwa.org/module-10/ Pennsylvania State University. (2021). Benefits of using OER. https://oer.psu.edu/benefits-of-using-oer/) Trine University. (2021). Textbooks and learning materials at no cost to you. https://www.trine.edu/online/about/oer.aspx)2021-07-2106 min
The OnlinersOnline Learning Trends In 2021Source Materials:Bleich, C. (2020, December 2). 8 eLearning trends and predictions for 2021. eLearning Industry. https://elearningindustry.com/elearning-trends-predictions-2021 Bouchrika, I. (2020, August 19). 10 online education trends: 2020/2021 Predictions, Reports & Data. Guide2Research. https://www.guide2research.com/research/online-education-trendshttps://www.insidehighered.com/digital-learning/views/2017/05/31/3-examples-online-applied-learning Capabilia. (2020, December 28). 5 e-learning trends that will shape 2021. https://info-capabilia.medium.com/5-e-learning-trends-that-will-shape-2021-2169e12306e8 Colman, H. (2021, January 18). Top eLearning trends that will dominate in 2021: Insights from industry experts. ispring. https://www.ispringsolutions.com/blog/elearning-trends-2021 2021-05-1911 min
The OnlinersWomen in EducationSource Materials: Aslanian, C. (n.d.) Trailblazers and rule breakers: Four Influential Women in Higher Education. eLearners. Retrieved April, 19 2021, from https://www.elearners.com/education-in-the-news/women-in-higher-education/ Jyothi, S. (2021, January 3). Remembering Savitribai Phule. The Indian Express.https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/savitribai-phule-education-feminism-women-empowerment-7131478/ Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame. (2011). Lucy Diggs Slowe. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved April, 19 2021, from https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/educ/exhibits/womenshall/html/slowe.html Massachusetts Institute of Technology. (n.d.) About president Susan Hockfied. Retrieved April, 1...2021-05-1207 min
The OnlinersStudent Meets WorldSource Material:Cole, J. (2018, September 10). Best practices for teaching online. Arizona State University Teach Online. https://teachonline.asu.edu/2018/09/best-practices-for-teaching-online/Council for Environmental Education (2011) Science and civics: Sustaining wildlife. The Council for Environmental Education. Simkins, M., Cole, K., Tavalin, F., & Means, B. (2002) Increasing student learning through multimedia projects. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/102112/chapters/Making_a_Real-World_Connection.aspx Teach For America. (2020, August 15). Creating powerful learning in a distanced context. Teach For America. https://www.teachforamerica.org/stories/creating-powerful-learning-in-a-distanced-context 2021-04-2813 min
The OnlinersAcademic IntegrityWhy do students cheat? Understanding why can help faculty strengthen academic integrity and limit the opportunities for cheating. Keirsten and Kodi share helpful tips for deterring plagiarism and other academic misconduct including Turnitin.com and LockDown Browser by Respondus. 2021-04-1412 min
The OnlinersEngaging Your Online LearnersSource Material: https://www.esc.edu/media/ocgr/publications-presentations/all-about-mentoring/AAM-53-Spring-2020.pdf#page=69 https://ditchthattextbook.com/12-mindsets-for-creating-innovative-classrooms// 2021-03-3111 min
The OnlinersFree Books! Open Educational Resources and How to Use ThemIn this episode, Keirsten and Kodi share how their university went from using no Open Educational Resources (OERs) to developing 46 courses that use them and two Z degrees in just a year! Learn how to develop a rational for the use of OERs, identify the key stakeholders to form an exploratory OER committee and much more. 2020-12-1018 min
The OnlinersPreparing Online Learners for SuccessThere are many ways that institutions can help learners get started with online education. Keirsten and Kodi discuss how they use online learning orientation to prepare their students for success. An orientation can also acclimate new employees, participants at a conference or anyone encountering a new experience. Join The Onliners for helpful hints to acclimate any new learner. 2020-11-2517 min
The OnlinersQuality Matter’s Peer Reviewer CourseKeirsten and new cohost Kodi Buell, TrineOnline’s Director of Online Learning, share their recent experience taking Quality Matter’s Peer Reviewer Course. This challenging and insightful course is worth the effort for those who want to be certified QM peer reviewers. Keirsten and Kodi discuss their biggest take aways and tips from the course.2020-11-1114 min
The OnlinersQuality Matters: The Gold Standardwww.qualitymatters.org 2020-09-1614 min
The OnlinersThe Art of the Launch: Starting Your Online Semester Righthttps://onlineteacheryouniversity.com/reach-your-online-students-before-you-teach-them-week-0/ 2020-09-0913 min
The OnlinersConnect-Type Activities for Your Online LearnersHorton, W. (2011). E-learning by design. (2nd ed. San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer.Karla Gutierrez (2015) How Storytelling Can Improve Your eLearning Courses https://www.shiftelearning.com/blog/how-storytelling-can-improve-your-elearning-courseshttps://horton.com/additional-resources/e-learning-examples/Zambito A. (2018) Why Storytelling Works In eLearning Retrieved from: https://elearningindustry.com/storytelling-works-in-elearning-why2020-09-0213 min
The OnlinersDo-Type Activities for Your Online LearnersHorton, W. (2011). E-learning by design. (2nd ed. San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer.Karla Gutierrez (2015) How Storytelling Can Improve Your eLearning Courses https://www.shiftelearning.com/blog/how-storytelling-can-improve-your-elearning-courseshttps://horton.com/additional-resources/e-learning-examples/Zambito A. (2018) Why Storytelling Works In eLearning Retrieved from: https://elearningindustry.com/storytelling-works-in-elearning-why2020-08-2709 min
The OnlinersAbsorbing Activities for Your Online LearnersHorton, W. (2011). E-learning by design. (2nd ed. San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer.Karla Gutierrez (2015) How Storytelling Can Improve Your eLearning Courses https://www.shiftelearning.com/blog/how-storytelling-can-improve-your-elearning-courseshttps://horton.com/additional-resources/e-learning-examples/Zambito A. (2018) Why Storytelling Works In eLearning Retrieved from: https://elearningindustry.com/storytelling-works-in-elearning-why2020-07-2210 min
The OnlinersAccessibility in Your Online ClassroomEnsuring all the elements of your online class are accessible can be intimidating, but it can be done! Start small and take it step by step to make your online classroom accessible. Megan Tolin, assistant professor in Trine’s Franks School of Education, joins Keirsten and Regina to explain accessibility and share tips to make it attainable. 2020-07-1523 min
The OnlinersNetiquette: Being Your Best Online SelfMany people don’t consider how important good etiquette is in the online environment. Netiquette has become more important than ever to express respect and build relationships. Keirsten and Regina are joined by Crystal Ringer, TrineOnline’s Director of Admission and owner of Ringer Consulting, to explain best practices for netiquette when teaching online.2020-07-0813 min
The OnlinersInformation Literacy: Getting through the CRAAPDetermining what information we can trust from the internet can be tricky. In this week’s podcast, Regina and Keirsten discuss the CRAAP test, an evaluation method by the University of California’s Sarah Blakeslee that looks at currency, relevance, authority, accuracy and purpose when considering a source. Not only do our students need to cite valid sources, but we as educators need to as well. 2020-07-0112 min
The OnlinersTeaching the Online TeacherSeveral years ago, TrineOnline created the Online Faculty Certification Course (OFCC) as an orientation course for its new online faculty. In this week’s podcast, Regina shares how the OFCC came to be and what topics she, as the facilitator, covers in the course. Even if you’re not a TrineOnline faculty member, you can apply the concepts taught in the OFCC to a variety of contexts in K-12 and higher education.2020-06-1817 min
The OnlinersAnalyzing Your LearnerThanks to a listener’s request, Regina and Keirsten discuss why analyzing students in your course before, during and after is important. Knowing who your students are helps you determine if you’re meeting their goals and considering the learning environment you offer lets you design a better experience for them. There are so many factors that impact your students’ learning. Your hosts discuss the ways you can, and should, prepare for diversity.2020-06-1013 min
The OnlinersConnecting with Your Students Through Humor1. https://resilienteducator.com/instructional-design/using-humor-in-online-learning/2. https://www.onlineuniversities.com/blog/2009/10/100-hilarious-college-courses-that-really-exist/3. https://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/HMS_OTB_Spring10_Vol16_No2.pdf 2020-06-0311 min
The OnlinersFour Course Delivery Methods for the “New Normal”With social distancing guidelines, “normal” seated classes may not happen this fall. What are your options for delivering the most effective courses for your students? Seated and online aren’t your only choices! Your hosts discuss four delivery methods, when and how they work best, and how embracing a little change can result in remarkable outcomes for learners. 2020-05-2716 min
The OnlinersCourse Mapping… Why Bother?What is course mapping? Who does it? And most importantly, why bother? Measurable learning outcomes and course alignment will change the way you develop and teach your classes. Rather than making it all about the book, use a book as a tool and focus on the learning outcomes. Keirsten and Regina explain how valuable and fun course mapping can be.2020-05-2014 min
The OnlinersActive Learning Using Video, Discussion Forums and Journalinghttps://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-with-technology-articles/from-passive-viewing-to-active-learning-simple-techniques-for-applying-active-learning-strategies-to-online-course-videos/ 2020-05-1313 minThe OnlinersA State of Continuous ImprovementLink to Article2020-05-0617 minThe OnlinersFive Low-Tech, Time-Saving Ways to Teach Online During COVID19https://www.chronicle.com/article/5-Low-Tech-Time-Saving-Ways/248519 2020-04-2910 minThe OnlinersBecause...We Are Only HumanThe best educators are those who love what they do. Your passion for teaching is apparent to students whether you’re in the classroom or online. In this episode, get ready to break out of your comfort zone and try some new teaching techniques to connect with your students.2020-04-2208 minThe OnlinersFeedbackFeedback is essential to student success, and something students want from you, their instructor. How can you make your feedback more insightful and useful? And how can feedback lead to increased student performance and satisfaction? Hear from Keirsten and Regina how to give constructive and specific feedback in your online classes.2020-04-1506 minThe OnlinersAddressing the Post-Traditional Student Markethttps://www.educationdynamics.com/e-books 2020-04-081h 14The OnlinersDiscussion ForumsOnline learning discussion forums are similar to students raising their hands in class and engaging in open discuss. How do you engage your students in a vibrant discussion forum and how do you provide feedback? Get advice from the two online learning experts in this valuable episode.2020-04-0209 minThe OnlinersWritten CommunicationWritten communication is key in the world of online education. What are the best practices for written communication with your online students? Should you use emojis? And should you smile while you’re writing your messages to students? Learn more about why it is so important and how you can improve your written communication.2020-03-3108 minThe OnlinersInstructor PresenceAs faculty members, you are the institution to the student. Students notice when you communicate and engage with them and will work hard for you if they feel they know you. Learn in this episode what instructor presence is and what you can to engage your online learners.2020-03-2704 minThe OnlinersIt's Going to be OkayAs COVID-19 disrupts our institutions and lives, teachers can feel unsure, overwhelmed and annoyed as they move to e-learning. So what should you do? “Do less,” says our experts! Listen as Regina and Keirsten explain how to focus on the basics and gain a sense of peace that it will all be okay, and we are in this together.2020-03-2605 minThe OnlinersWhy The Onliners Was CreatedOnline education has become increasingly important in today’s landscape. With the COVID19 outbreak, many educators are now required to teach their students through e-learning, whether they’re ready or not! Join Regina and Keirsten, two online education experts, for their introductory episode that explains how The Onliners podcast came to fruition. 2020-03-2403 min