by Berlin Fang | Mar 8, 2016 | Instructional Design
One significant but rarely discussed issue with online teaching is that both teachers and students could have a “reading overload.” Appropriate use of online teaching tools and media components help to address this problem. In a recent Adams Center session for...
by Berlin Fang | Mar 1, 2016 | In Case You Missed It, Instructional Design, Recording
How do you write multiple choice questions that are valid and just? What kind of “testwise” clues do you want to avoid? What are the pros and cons for using textbook questions? To address these and other questions, listen to the following podcast by Dr....
by Berlin Fang | Feb 26, 2016 | Instructional Design
Canvas has a fairly effective tool for building ePortfolios. It allows one to create pages, add attachments, embed videos and add work directly from courses. Please watch the following video for instructions on how to use this tool. Please note that the Canvas and its...
by Berlin Fang | Feb 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
Canvas Speedgrader does not have a Word Count feature, though it is under development according to this thread. Before this feature becomes available, you can get your word count in either of these two ways. This may be a fairly minor issue, but it can be annoying if...
by Berlin Fang | Jan 20, 2016 | Course Development, Instructional Design
Online teaching is being seen as a “disruptive innovation” for higher education with the potential for changing the ways students learn (Read this New York Times article for more information). On many campuses, online teaching is a regular alternative to face-to-face...
