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Best Practices for Designing Effective Online Courses

Quality Matters (QM) is a system of rubrics and standards designed to help instructors incorporate best practices into their online courses. Dr. Lynn Russll, Chair and Associate Professor in the College of Dentistry is a reviewer for QM and has also used the rubrics for her own online course. In this webinar, Tom Laughner, Director… Read More

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  • Lynn Russell, EdD, Chair and Associate Professor in the College of Dentistry

An Overview of Quality Matters, a Rubric for Developing Effective Online Courses

As we think about how to move our courses online, we can make use of rubrics and standards that can guide us on effective practices for teaching and engaging our students. UTHSC subscribes to Quality Matters, a national organization that works with faculty to incorporate best practices into their online courses. Dr. Jim Snyder, Director… Read More

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  • James Snyder, PhD; Director of Community Engagement and Marketing, Quality Matters

Practical Strategies for Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment

Diversity comes in many forms: race/ethnicity, gender expression, age, socioeconomic status, disability (physical, emotional, learning), first-generation student, and many more. As our student body becomes more diverse, creating a welcoming, inclusive learning environment becomes increasingly important to student success and overall wellness. Tom Laughner interviews Dr. Janeane Anderson, assistant professor in the College of Nursing,… Read More

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  • Janeane Anderson, PhD, College of Nursing

Active Learning Strategies in Remote and Face-to-Face Courses

Active learning strategies in clinical and didactic settings will be discussed. Participants learn case based and didactic active learning techniques that can be used in remote or face-to-face courses. Additionally, participants discuss the benefits of active learning and develop a plan to implement active learning in their courses.

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  • Amy Hall, EdD, Instructional Consultant, TLC
  • Devin Scott, Instructional Consultant, TLC