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I am dedicated to working with online faculty at Elon University and pride myself on designing quality curriculum advocating instructional technology usage. My career in academia is focused on instructional design and development using integrated electronic media systems. I earned my Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Systems Design and Development from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University while representing NASA’s Office of Education as their first Graduate Studies Research Program doctoral fellowship recipient.

Collaboratively define key concepts with a Moodle glossary

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The glossary module provides instructors the ability to develop shared vocabulary lists of words, field-related terms, concepts, or processes which can be enhanced with pictures, audio, video, reader comments, internal and external resources.  Students can upload files into the glossary … More Continue Reading

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Gather feedback and promote deeper learning with a Moodle journal

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Journals are an opportunity for students to reflect on issues at a deeper and more personal level, and they provide a private means of communication between the instructor and student.  Let’s discuss several creative journal uses for your classes. Continue Reading

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Using Moodle for collaboration

Did you know it’s easy to create a collaborative environment in Moodle using several communication tools? “A bird in the hand is good, but a bird in the bush might sing,” states an old Chinese proverb.  We know Moodle has … More Continue Reading

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Creating a Moodle Book: Guest Post by Victoria Shropshire

Victoria Shropshire, Instructor in English, has been teaching College Writing, Literature and Film Studies for 12 years.  While College Writing has its home in the English department, Mrs. Shropshire is devoted to the idea that in this digital age, critical thinking, writing, and media literacy are foundations that all Elon students need to succeed, no […] Continue Reading

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Teaching Class While on Travel

Teaching class while off campus can be a daunting task.  Combining face to face classroom methods with computer-mediated activities may be a solution.  This  approach capitalizes on the best aspects of both face to face and online instruction. Classroom time can be used to engage students in experiences; while online assignments can provide students with […] Continue Reading

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Web Conferencing Software: Adobe Connect

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Adobe Connect is a teaching tool which can be used to enhance collaborative learning. It enables real-time interactive experiences, fostering a shared environment for students and faculty to view presentations, listen to lectures, collaborate on research, and discuss topics of interest. Continue Reading

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