Creating High-Quality Flexible Course Designs
15 min | Tuesday 4/1/2025 | 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Balancing quality online course design with instructor autonomy is a growing challenge. This presentation explores how to provide instructors with flexibility while ensuring consistent course quality through varied flexible template design approaches. We’ll also discuss strategies for enhancing instructor presence within these flexible course designs.
Presenter(s): Stephanie James M.Ed. MLA | University of South Florida-Saint Petersburg, Caylen Holmes | University of South Florida-Saint Petersburg
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15 min | Tuesday 4/1/2025 | 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
This session explores how online instructors can harmonize teaching strategies and assessment methods with student learning preferences. Discover insights from a study of undergraduate and graduate online students, revealing their preferences for autonomy, flexibility, and active learning.
Presenter(s): Dr. Jacqueline S. Stephen | Mercer University, Chantia Daniels | Mercer University, Charlotte Whitehead | Mercer University
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Optimizing Learning Design with AI in Online and Blended Learning Environments
15 min | Tuesday 4/1/2025 | 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Explore how AI revolutionizes course development through phase-by-phase strategies. This presentation will show you practical ways to use AI for designing, prototyping, and enhancing high-quality courses. Learn to streamline processes, foster creativity, and improve outcomes for both instructors and students, leveraging generative AI to elevate the educational experience.
Presenter(s): Meghan Wieckowski | University of South Florida-Main Campus, Dawn Adolfson | University of South Florida-Main Campus
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Emerging Education Technologies and Innovations
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