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Expanded gallery view feature coming to Blackboard Collaborate

April 12, 2021 Dan Cabrera News, Teaching, Technology Trends, Videos, Web Tools

An important aspect of live synchronous sessions is the expectation and hope that instructors will be able to connect and engage with students in real

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Why accessibility matters in online teaching and learning

October 21, 2020 Amanda Hirsch Best Practices, Resources, Teaching, Tips

What is “accessibility” in an online course? According to the Office of Civil Rights and the U.S. Department of Education, “accessible’ means a person with

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Humanizing Online Courses to Connect Students, Instructor, and Content

October 25, 2019 Dan Cabrera Best Practices, Newsletter, Teaching, Technology Trends, Videos

Encouraging a sense of community and building relationships are common goals in both face-to-face and online courses. These goals might be especially important in an

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