Chances are, you are familiar with the concept of “open content,” but “open pedagogy” has not yet made its way into mainstream conversations about teaching and learning. Open content, of course, refers to digital resources that have been shared online with a license that both permits and encourages re-use and sharing within the limits of […]
CI is committed to providing engaging, student-centered online learning experiences, whether they occur in a classroom, in a blended environment, or fully online. To support this vision, CI’s Online Teaching Preparation Program (OTPP) inspires faculty to incorporate the principles of humanized online learning into their courses. The infographic below illustrates what humanized learning is and provides a clear framework that […]
I’ve taught online with VoiceThread since 2007 and since then have felt like a Long Ranger in this space. Over the years, I’ve shared my self-taught skills with faculty in the courses I’ve taught, as well as on my blog, in Google+ Hangouts on Air, webinars sponsored by VoiceThread, and at conferences. This past month […]
What happens when university students in California are connected with university students in Japan to teach each other about diversity in groups? Join Michelle Pacansky-Brock in this Hangout on Air to find out! This is a question that Jaimie Hoffman and Mario Perez recently explored. The two professors took a non-traditional approach to college teaching […]
I started teaching online in 2003 and as I grew into the role of an online instructor a lot of things began to change for me. My teaching (both online and face-to-face) became more active, placing my students at the center, and my views about how people learn also began to change. Last spring, I […]
VoiceThread is a dynamic online conversation tool that provides faculty and students with the unique opportunity to interact using asynchronous (delayed) voice and video commenting. I have been using VoiceThread in my own online classes since 2007. Each semester, my students share with me how our VoiceThread activities make them feel more connected to me […]
For a moment, think back to a few of your favorite college classes. When those classes were over, you likely felt a sense of sadness or loss on the last day. Research shows that online students who feel connected to a group note an increase in satisfaction, depth of learning, and interaction with peers (Gunawardena […]
A Peek Inside the New VoiceThread! (4-minute video) VoiceThread is an asynchronous conversation tool that provides the ability to converse in voice, video, or text around your media files (PDFs, videos, images, and more). At CI, VoiceThread is integrated with CI Learn, providing a seamless experience for connecting your students in warm, humanized online interactions. […]
Apply today to join Cohort V of the Blended Learning Preparation Program (BLPP) brought to you by Teaching and Learning Innovations@CI. We look forward to your participation! Click here for full details and the online application!
CSUCI is proud to announce the grand opening of our Faculty Innovations in Teaching (FIT) Studio. The FIT Studio is for faculty to record instructional videos using cutting-edge, professional technologies; learn how to develop high quality instructional video content; and meet with colleagues in our comfortable faculty lounge area. Join us for the FIT Studio Open […]
