The Onliners podcast dives deep into the exciting world of online learning. Join online education professionals Keirsten and Kodi as they share stories and tips about e-learning topics such as supporting students, providing feedback, using discussion forums effectively, and more. Not only will you find resources to develop your knowledge and skills as you listen, but you'll also find a community for other online educators just like you!
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Source Materials: Cooney, C. (2017) What impacts do OER have on students? Students share their experiences with a health psychology OER at New York City College of Technology. New York City College of Technology 18(4). Open Washington. (2017, August 8). Module 10: Why OER Matters. Open Washington. https://www.openwa.org/module-10/ Pennsylvania Stat…
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Source Materials: Bleich, C. (2020, December 2). 8 eLearning trends and predictions for 2021. eLearning Industry. https://elearningindustry.com/elearning-trends-predictions-2021 Bouchrika, I. (2020, August 19). 10 online education trends: 2020/2021 Predictions, Reports & Data. Guide2Research. https://www.guide2research.com/research/online-education…
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Source Materials: Aslanian, C. (n.d.) Trailblazers and rule breakers: Four Influential Women in Higher Education. eLearners. Retrieved April, 19 2021, from https://www.elearners.com/education-in-the-news/women-in-higher-education/ Jyothi, S. (2021, January 3). Remembering Savitribai Phule. The Indian Express. https://indianexpress.com/article/opini…
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Source Material: Cole, J. (2018, September 10). Best practices for teaching online. Arizona State University Teach Online. https://teachonline.asu.edu/2018/09/best-practices-for-teaching-online/ Council for Environmental Education (2011) Science and civics: Sustaining wildlife. The Council for Environmental Education. Simkins, M., Cole, K., Tavalin…
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Why do students cheat? Understanding why can help faculty strengthen academic integrity and limit the opportunities for cheating. Keirsten and Kodi share helpful tips for deterring plagiarism and other academic misconduct including Turnitin.com and LockDown Browser by Respondus.By Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher
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Source Material: https://www.esc.edu/media/ocgr/publications-presentations/all-about-mentoring/AAM-53-Spring-2020.pdf#page=69 https://ditchthattextbook.com/12-mindsets-for-creating-innovative-classrooms//By Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher
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Free Books! Open Educational Resources and How to Use Them
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In this episode, Keirsten and Kodi share how their university went from using no Open Educational Resources (OERs) to developing 46 courses that use them and two Z degrees in just a year! Learn how to develop a rational for the use of OERs, identify the key stakeholders to form an exploratory OER committee and much more.…
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There are many ways that institutions can help learners get started with online education. Keirsten and Kodi discuss how they use online learning orientation to prepare their students for success. An orientation can also acclimate new employees, participants at a conference or anyone encountering a new experience. Join The Onliners for helpful hint…
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Keirsten and new cohost Kodi Buell, TrineOnline’s Director of Online Learning, share their recent experience taking Quality Matter’s Peer Reviewer Course. This challenging and insightful course is worth the effort for those who want to be certified QM peer reviewers. Keirsten and Kodi discuss their biggest take aways and tips from the course.…
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www.qualitymatters.orgBy Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher
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The Art of the Launch: Starting Your Online Semester Right
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https://onlineteacheryouniversity.com/reach-your-online-students-before-you-teach-them-week-0/By Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher
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Connect-Type Activities for Your Online Learners
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Horton, W. (2011). E-learning by design. (2nd ed. San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer. Karla Gutierrez (2015) How Storytelling Can Improve Your eLearning Courses https://www.shiftelearning.com/blog/how-storytelling-can-improve-your-elearning-courses https://horton.com/additional-resources/e-learning-examples/ Zambito A. (2018) Why Storytelling Works In eLe…
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Horton, W. (2011). E-learning by design. (2nd ed. San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer. Karla Gutierrez (2015) How Storytelling Can Improve Your eLearning Courses https://www.shiftelearning.com/blog/how-storytelling-can-improve-your-elearning-courses https://horton.com/additional-resources/e-learning-examples/ Zambito A. (2018) Why Storytelling Works In eLe…
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Absorbing Activities for Your Online Learners
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Horton, W. (2011). E-learning by design. (2nd ed. San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer. Karla Gutierrez (2015) How Storytelling Can Improve Your eLearning Courses https://www.shiftelearning.com/blog/how-storytelling-can-improve-your-elearning-courses https://horton.com/additional-resources/e-learning-examples/ Zambito A. (2018) Why Storytelling Works In eLe…
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Ensuring all the elements of your online class are accessible can be intimidating, but it can be done! Start small and take it step by step to make your online classroom accessible. Megan Tolin, assistant professor in Trine’s Franks School of Education, joins Keirsten and Regina to explain accessibility and share tips to make it attainable.…
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Many people don’t consider how important good etiquette is in the online environment. Netiquette has become more important than ever to express respect and build relationships. Keirsten and Regina are joined by Crystal Ringer, TrineOnline’s Director of Admission and owner of Ringer Consulting, to explain best practices for netiquette when teaching …
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Information Literacy: Getting through the CRAAP
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Determining what information we can trust from the internet can be tricky. In this week’s podcast, Regina and Keirsten discuss the CRAAP test, an evaluation method by the University of California’s Sarah Blakeslee that looks at currency, relevance, authority, accuracy and purpose when considering a source. Not only do our students need to cite vali…
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Several years ago, TrineOnline created the Online Faculty Certification Course (OFCC) as an orientation course for its new online faculty. In this week’s podcast, Regina shares how the OFCC came to be and what topics she, as the facilitator, covers in the course. Even if you’re not a TrineOnline faculty member, you can apply the concepts taught in …
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Thanks to a listener’s request, Regina and Keirsten discuss why analyzing students in your course before, during and after is important. Knowing who your students are helps you determine if you’re meeting their goals and considering the learning environment you offer lets you design a better experience for them. There are so many factors that impac…
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Connecting with Your Students Through Humor
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1. https://resilienteducator.com/instructional-design/using-humor-in-online-learning/ 2. https://www.onlineuniversities.com/blog/2009/10/100-hilarious-college-courses-that-really-exist/ 3. https://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/HMS_OTB_Spring10_Vol16_No2.pdfBy Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher
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Four Course Delivery Methods for the “New Normal”
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With social distancing guidelines, “normal” seated classes may not happen this fall. What are your options for delivering the most effective courses for your students? Seated and online aren’t your only choices! Your hosts discuss four delivery methods, when and how they work best, and how embracing a little change can result in remarkable outcomes…
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What is course mapping? Who does it? And most importantly, why bother? Measurable learning outcomes and course alignment will change the way you develop and teach your classes. Rather than making it all about the book, use a book as a tool and focus on the learning outcomes. Keirsten and Regina explain how valuable and fun course mapping can be.…
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Active Learning Using Video, Discussion Forums and Journaling
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https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-with-technology-articles/from-passive-viewing-to-active-learning-simple-techniques-for-applying-active-learning-strategies-to-online-course-videos/By Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher
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Five Low-Tech, Time-Saving Ways to Teach Online During COVID19
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https://www.chronicle.com/article/5-Low-Tech-Time-Saving-Ways/248519By Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher
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The best educators are those who love what they do. Your passion for teaching is apparent to students whether you’re in the classroom or online. In this episode, get ready to break out of your comfort zone and try some new teaching techniques to connect with your students.By Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher
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Feedback is essential to student success, and something students want from you, their instructor. How can you make your feedback more insightful and useful? And how can feedback lead to increased student performance and satisfaction? Hear from Keirsten and Regina how to give constructive and specific feedback in your online classes.…
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Addressing the Post-Traditional Student Market
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https://www.educationdynamics.com/e-booksBy Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher
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Online learning discussion forums are similar to students raising their hands in class and engaging in open discuss. How do you engage your students in a vibrant discussion forum and how do you provide feedback? Get advice from the two online learning experts in this valuable episode.By Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher
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Written communication is key in the world of online education. What are the best practices for written communication with your online students? Should you use emojis? And should you smile while you’re writing your messages to students? Learn more about why it is so important and how you can improve your written communication.…
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As faculty members, you are the institution to the student. Students notice when you communicate and engage with them and will work hard for you if they feel they know you. Learn in this episode what instructor presence is and what you can to engage your online learners.By Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher
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As COVID-19 disrupts our institutions and lives, teachers can feel unsure, overwhelmed and annoyed as they move to e-learning. So what should you do? “Do less,” says our experts! Listen as Regina and Keirsten explain how to focus on the basics and gain a sense of peace that it will all be okay, and we are in this together.…
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Online education has become increasingly important in today’s landscape. With the COVID19 outbreak, many educators are now required to teach their students through e-learning, whether they’re ready or not! Join Regina and Keirsten, two online education experts, for their introductory episode that explains how The Onliners podcast came to fruition.…
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