Roles of the Online Teacher
Rubrics in the Online Classroom
Scaffolding and Formative Assessment
The Science of Disasters etextbook is a Softchalk activity designed to give students an introduction to disaster terminology including risk and resiliency. It is typically used as a pre-reading assignment for non-science majors in an introductory disasters class.
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Selected-Response Questions in an Online Setting
'Simplified Arabic Language Grammar' is a book that summarizes the main points of Arabic grammar. Parts of speech, nouns, derivatives, singular, dual, and plural forms, pronouns, prepositions, nominal sentences, and verb conjugations are some of the topics explained in this book. Several examples are given for each topic. the book is written entirely in Arabic.
Social Presence in Online Learning
This fairly active forum focuses on Moroccan Arabic. Its linguistic with sub-forums are focused on translation, books and exercises to practice Darija, and instructional videos. There are also many sub-forums on cultural issues. Additionally, there is a sub-forum conducted entirely in Arabic. Users must be logged in in order to post.
Students with special needs are being successful in the Online School setting with the appropriate skill set and support. This student created a student portfolio over a school year sharing her self advocacy and functioning skills success in an online school.
Spectrum of Online Learning
Structure and Parts of a Text-Based Online Lesson
Structuring Your Course Into Units and Lessons
Student Collaboration in the Online Classroom
This guide will help you prepare for online learning success by introducing you to the online learning environments at UNBC in addition to your role as a learner within them. As you come to understand yourself as an online learner, you will also be introduced to effective learning strategies: time management for online learners, information management, professional communication, and reading strategies.
Teaching Online
Teaching the Online Learner
The Student-Centered Learning Initiative in Pennsylvania aims to standardize key terms and instructional frameworks related to student-centered learning concepts. Led by educational leaders from Pennsylvania Intermediate Units and school districts, with support from Penn State University, the initiative promotes interoperability among professional learning facilitators and designers. Key concepts include student-centered learning, online and distance learning, blended learning, and personalized learning, all with the goal of improving educational outcomes by empowering students and creating equitable, meaningful learning experiences tailored to individual needs.
Tips I've Learned the Hard Way Designing in an LMS
Transforming the Teacher through Blended Learning
Types of Online Assessment