Look through our curated list of upcoming events and resources to continue your online teaching and learning professional development. Sign up to access extra member benefits and discounts through our institutional memberships.
Upcoming and On-Demand Events
OLC and QM Webinars - Free
- Less Content, More Application: Rising to Meet the Challenge of Chat GPT – September 20, 2023, 12 pm CT
Given what we know about what ChatGPT and other AI tools can — and cannot— do, as educators we must confront two very different issues: First, what should we be teaching our students to prepare them for a world in which they are likely to be using AI tools? Second, how do we assess what students have learned when ChatGPT provides an exceptionally helpful resource for cheating? In this session you will: apply practical strategies for designing a course that is more resistant to cheating and enhances student learning and modify syllabi and assignments to anticipate the use and integration of AI in the classroom and the workplace.
- Principles and Best Practices for Using Visuals in Course Design – Watch Now!
Uncover ways in which visual design can elevate online learning, alongside a comprehensive introduction to fundamental graphic design principles, elements, and factors. Gain insights into seamlessly integrating visuals into your online course design and access the downloadable Bridge to Quality Design Guide—a resource to guide you through crafting a high-caliber online course.
OLC and QM Workshops - Fee-based
Create an account with your UIOWA email to access additional benefits and discounts. Browse through the OLC Institute Schedule or the QM Workshops page for a full listing of upcoming fee-based workshops.
- Assessment Strategies that Engage Students – September 18, 2023 – September 24, 2023 (Monday – Sunday)
Crafting effective evaluation approaches is a vital element of successful online instruction. Join this workshop to investigate formative and summative assessment methods employed in online learning, and to construct tailored evaluation strategies for your course, harmonizing learning goals, activities, and assessments. Delve into the nuances of different forms of assessments, while also exploring techniques to seamlessly integrate these approaches, granting students increased chances to gauge their progress.
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Creating Presence in Your Online Course – September 20, 2023 – October 4, 2023 (Wednesday – Wednesday)
Join this two-week workshop to master the art of establishing three crucial presences in online courses: instructor, social, and cognitive. This workshop is ideal for educators across higher education, including current online instructors aiming to showcase their online teaching expertise. By the end, you will be able to confidently describe the methods to cultivate instructor, social, and cognitive presence within your online courses.
Resources
CHLOE 8: Student Demand Moves Higher Ed Toward a Multi-Modal Future
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Quality Matters and Eduventures Research released the 8th edition of the Changing Landscape of Online Education (CHLOE) Report, which compiles and analyzes feedback from hundreds of chief online officers about the current state of online and blended learning in higher education. CHLOE 8 highlights a growing demand for online modalities, and looks at how institutions are responding to this increased demand for online learning in terms of strategic planning, faculty training, student support, and marketing.