By: Jennifer Rafferty
Published on April 5, 2013 3:19 pm.
Filed under: Open Education Resources Tags: E-volution 2013
By: Judy Falaro
For the past few years, I have been so excited as the world of education and the world of technology have become more like a family than just neighbors. I’m not talking about the move from desktops to laptops. Read More »
Published on February 12, 2013 1:57 pm.
Filed under: Uncategorized, Web 2.0 for Online Learning Tags: Judith Falaro, QU Online
By: Frances Rowe
The instructional design and technology team at QU Online sought out to find the best books in our field from 2012. If you have a favorite, please Read More »
Published on December 28, 2012 1:53 pm.
Filed under: Online Teaching Strategies Tags: Alex Moseley, Antonia J. Levi, Dannelle D. Stevens, Jonathan Hall, Julie Dirksen, Nicole Whitton, Rueben Tozman
By: Judy Falaro
Our world and classrooms have become sleek, simple and high tech or complex, confusing and bloated with high tech. Your view may depend on your age, background, exposure to and comfort level with the dazzling array of web tools we have at our disposal. Read More »
Published on November 14, 2012 10:19 am.
Filed under: Web 2.0 for Online Learning
By: Jennifer Rafferty
This week I have the pleasure of presenting guest blogger, Professor Margaret Goralski, from the School of Business at Quinnipiac University. Recently, I attended a workshop where Professor Goralski presented on her experience using the discussion forum in her online courses. Her talk was inspiring and she reminded me why I ended up in the field of online education. I will let her tell you the rest… Read More »
Published on November 5, 2012 11:18 am.
Filed under: Faculty Innovations, Guest Bloggers Tags: Margaret Goralski, online discussion forum, Quinnipiac University School of Business
By: Dan Shpak
Last week, we provided an interview about gamification with Greg Garvey, the Director of the Game Design and Development Program at Quinnipiac University. This week, we talk to Ira Fay, an Assistant Professor of Game Design & Development in Quinnipiac University’s Visual and Performing Arts Department. Ira tells us his thoughts on game design and education. Read More »
Published on September 24, 2012 10:45 am.
Filed under: Gamification Tags: gamification, Ira Fay
By: Jennifer Rafferty
The instructional design team at QU Online is very excited about the recent inception in 2011 of the Game Design and Development Program at Quinnipiac University. Here at QU Online, our instructional design team has been exploring and implementing game-based learning for our own staff development activities and we have written a few posts here at Digital Pedagog Read More »
Published on September 17, 2012 10:37 am.
Filed under: Gamification Tags: Games for Change, Games Learning and Society, Gregory Garvey, James Paul Gee, Kevin Devlin, Mark Prensky, Quinnipiac's Game Design and Development Program, The Games for Learning Institute, The Games in Education Symposium, The Horizon Report 2012, The New Media Institute, The Serious Games Initiative
By: Jennifer Rafferty
Published on July 17, 2012 3:37 pm.
Filed under: Quality Matters, Uncategorized Tags: quality matters
By: Frances Rowe
According to the College Board, students pay $1213.00 a year on average for books and supplies. A recent survey of 1095 undergraduates released by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) found that 70% of students had forgone the textbook at least once because the price was too high. How will students do in the course without the required materials? Read More »
Published on July 2, 2012 11:57 am.
Filed under: mLearning, Open Education Resources Tags: digital textbooks, ibooks, OER, open education resources
By: Chris Neidig
Getting students to retain information from your lectures can be a difficult challenge. Traditional class lectures in a hybrid course don’t always ensure that students will understand key concepts. Integrating multimedia into a course Read More »
Published on June 28, 2012 10:06 am.
Filed under: Faculty Innovations, Tech Tips Tags: camtasia studio, iTunesU
By: Kristen Bourgault
Game theory has recently been gaining momentum in the field of instructional design, as it is commonly believed that the elements which motivate people to play games could be applied to learning situations in order to engage students. Theoretically it sounds wonderful – but can it be applied to real life learning situations?
Last fall I was charged with training my colleagues to prepare them for an upgrade of our learning management system. This sounded like a tedious task and one sure to make me an enemy within the group. How could I generate some fun and excitement around this routine training instead of becoming a source of frustration and obligation for my colleagues?
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Published on May 30, 2012 11:02 am.
Filed under: Gamification, Online Teaching Strategies Tags: Blackboard 9, gamification, Quinnipiac University Online, web-based training
By: Jennifer Rafferty
You may have already unlocked your first badge here at Digital Pedagog if you read our last article, Gamification: Epic Win or Epic Fail? Now you have the opportunity to take the next step and examine more closely one aspect of gamification that is receiving noticeable attention these days: learning badges.
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Published on March 12, 2012 4:35 pm.
Filed under: Academic Integrity, Faculty Innovations, Gamification, Social Media Tags: alex halavais, authentic assessment, david theo goldberg, henry jenkins, learner badges, open badges project
By: Kristen Bourgault
Have you ever felt that each move you made in life was part of a bigger game? These days it just may be, as a trend referred to as “gamification” has swept industries as diverse as marketing, travel, and even education. While turning everything into a game sure seems like fun, it’s not as easy as it sounds. This article will explore the trend towards gamification, as well as some of its criticism.
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Published on January 30, 2012 3:31 pm.
Filed under: Online Teaching Strategies
By: Kristen Bourgault
The staff at Quinnipiac University Online have selected the top ten most interesting and useful educational apps for 2011. Do you have a favorite? Mention it in the comments – we’d love to hear from you!
Happy New Year from QU Online.
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Published on December 21, 2011 4:47 pm.
Filed under: mLearning, QU Online Staff Tags: apple, iPad, iPhone, iPod, mLearning
By: Frances Rowe
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a well-known federal mandate that prohibits discrimination based on disability and helps ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to education. Making online courses accessible is part of that mandate. Today, institutions offering online courses must deal with accessibility issues when a student with a disability enrolls in a course, in other words, they have to provide accommodations. Read More »
Published on December 16, 2011 12:53 pm.
Filed under: Accessibility, Online Teaching Strategies Tags: accessibility, ADA, universal design
By: Dan Shpak
The Interactive Communications (ICM) orientation was fast approaching and we needed to find an efficient and effective way to stream the orientation online for those students who were unable to attend in person. Our original solution was to stream the orientation from a Sony Handycam through a USB video capture device into an Adobe Connect video pod. Read More »
Published on December 7, 2011 1:14 pm.
Filed under: Quinnipiac Initiatives, Reviews Tags: Adobe Connect, Dan Shpak, ICM Quinnipiac, Polycom
By: Kim Palencia
Do you have something to say to the world? Want to share your expertise of a subject matter with others? Have you ever considered starting your own YouTube channel? In this article, Kim Palencia, Manager of Distance Learning Support, tells us about the inspiration behind her own YouTube channel, Miss Online Learning.
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Published on November 10, 2011 10:36 am.
Filed under: Tech Tips Tags: Miss Online Learning, YouTube
By: Jennifer Rafferty
While there are still significant research questions to be answered about the usefulness of Twitter for “tweaching”, there is no denying that the microblogging tool has come to the forefront in other arenas that are interwoven with academia. Read More »
Published on November 1, 2011 1:33 pm.
Filed under: Web 2.0 for Online Learning Tags: Jennifer Rafferty, QU Online, social media, twitter
By: Chris Neidig
Managing in a Global Economy, a course developed and taught online by Dr. Mohammad Elahee, Professor of International Business,with the support of Christopher Neidig, Instructional Designer for QU Online, recently received the Quality Matters seal of approval. This endorsement is an affirmation of excellence in online course design and novel use of pedagogies in teaching International Business.
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Published on October 24, 2011 11:46 am.
Filed under: Faculty News, Quality Matters Tags: ePortrait, Mohammad Elahee, quality matters, Quinnipiac University School of Business
By: Jennifer Rafferty
On Tuesday, October 4th, 2011, Quinnipiac University Online and the Collaborative celebrated ten years of online teaching and learning by hosting a poster showcase to highlight the innovative work of online faculty members. QU community members and guests filled up the University Club on the York Hill campus to view fifteen posters on display and to talk more in depth with our diverse and talented online faculty.
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Published on October 17, 2011 12:49 pm.
Filed under: Faculty Innovations, QU Collaborative Tags: QU Online 10th anniversary
By: Jennifer Rafferty
On October 4th, 2011, QU Online and the Collaborative will sponsor an event to celebrate 10 years of online teaching and learning at Quinnipiac University. Many of our diverse and talented faculty who teach online will come together to showcase some exciting technological and pedagogical innovations. Read More »
Published on September 16, 2011 1:47 pm.
Filed under: Faculty Innovations, QU Collaborative Tags: Quinnipiac University Online, The Collaborative
By: Jennifer Rafferty
From left to right: Professors Susan Fowler, Ferdinand Pasqua and Harry Pylypiw
Written by the Instructional Design Team at QU Online
Another Summer Session at Quinnipiac University Online has come to a close, but there is much to report in the way of faculty innovations in summer courses this year! As a part of our annual faculty recognition at Digital Pedagog, we would like to highlight yet another set of innovative instructors who have implemented strategies that enhance student engagement and improve learning outcomes. Read More »
Published on August 23, 2011 12:43 pm.
Filed under: Faculty Innovations, Online Teaching Strategies Tags: Adobe Presenter, Ferdinand Pasqua, Flash, Harry Pylypiw, QU Online, Susan Fowler, voicethread
By: Dan Shpak
Almost immediately after starting full-time work for QU Online in May, I was handed the project of creating a video to assist faculty in recognizing and handling distressed students. Tackling such a large project required planning… A LOT of planning.
Coming Up With a Script
It was during my first week of work that I sat down with Carol Boucher, the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, as well as a group of counselors, to explain the project and gain assistance with the content. Read More »
Published on August 17, 2011 1:42 pm.
Filed under: Quinnipiac Initiatives
By: Jennifer Rafferty
QU Online is pleased to announce the release of a video which was produced in collaboration with Student Services and Quinnipiac Counseling Services. This thirteen minute video was developed for faculty to increase their awareness of the signs of a distressed student and to make faculty aware of the resources that are available for students struggling with stress or emotional issues. Read More »
Published on August 12, 2011 1:18 pm.
Filed under: Quinnipiac Initiatives Tags: distressed students, Quinnipiac University Counseling Services, Quinnipiac University Online, Quinnipiac University Student Services
By: Paul Pellegrino
We’ve all been there- that horrifying moment when something is terribly wrong with the computer. Our next thoughts are usually angry, moving towards, “Why did that happen?” and “Was that backed up?!”
It’s very important to back up your data because a hard drive crash or virus could happen to anyone, and any machine. A hard drive has a spinning disc inside of it. Heat and wear will take their toll eventually. Read More »
Published on July 27, 2011 1:41 pm.
Filed under: Tech Tips Tags: back up data, external hard drive
By: Jennifer Rafferty
Dan Shpak’s job at QU Online might be relatively new, but his presence here in our department is not. Dan worked for QU Online as a student worker while he was completing his degree in Interactive Communications. Fortunately for us, when he graduated in May 2011, he decided to stick around and join our team as a full-time staff member. Dan’s interview below will fill you in on the details of his new role at QU Online. Welcome aboard, Dan! Read More »
Published on July 19, 2011 8:19 am.
Filed under: QU Online Staff Tags: ePortraits
By: Jennifer Rafferty
Over the past year, I embarked on a journey with my students. The journey consisted of making use of a wiki to allow students to become active learners and construct their own knowledge.
While I did keep Bloom’s Taxonomy and Dee Fink’s Taxonomy of Significant Learning in mind while developing the objectives, Read More »
Published on June 15, 2011 1:09 pm.
Filed under: Faculty Innovations, Online Teaching Strategies Tags: active learning, Bloom's Taxonomy, constructivism, cross cultural communication, culturally competent care, Dee Fink, Hispanic Folk Medicine, Spanish online, wiki
By: Krista Neuner
Considering the possibility of synchronous web conferencing for your online course? Hardware is always a consideration when making the plunge into synchronous communication online.
To help orient you with some hardware decisions, we have asked Distance Learning Support Specialist, Krista Neuner, to provide us with a summary of her recent hands-on experience with a few devices out there. Read More »
Published on May 26, 2011 12:52 pm.
Filed under: Reviews Tags: synchronous communication, TrackerPod, VoiceTracker II, web conferencing software
By: Kim Palencia
Today there are hundreds of mobile apps available at your finger tips. You use your mobile devices to chat, send e-mail, browse the web, play games, and use mobile apps. Read More »
Published on May 17, 2011 6:42 am.
Filed under: mLearning, Web 2.0 for Online Learning Tags: iPad, iPhone, mobile, mobile apps
“Evidence Based Practice in Occupational Therapy,” a course developed and taught online by professor Catherine Meriano,program director of the online Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy in the School of Health Sciences, with the support of Jennifer Rafferty, associate director of instructional design for QU Online, recently received the Quality Matters’ Seal of Approval. This endorsement is an affirmation of excellence in online course design and novel use of pedagogies in teaching occupational therapy.
