Online group work in asynchronous classes is a challenge for instructors and students. Navigating new technology and technology issues can add to that challenge. In attempts to proactively address many of the online group work challenges, Dr. Sally C. Harris, Distinguished Lecturer and Director of Certificates and Online Programming in the English Department, regularly changes one or two elements of asynchronous group work each semester to find the most effective approaches. Join her on 25 April 2025 from 12 pm to 1 pm ET as she discusses what has worked, what hasn’t worked, and what happened with the new approach she tried this semester. ============================================================================= Dr. Sally C. Harris is a Distinguished Lecturer and Director of Certificates and Online Programming in the English Department at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In addition to essays on Le Fanu and Victorian fiction, she has developed a textbook for writing in the workplace, which she and colleagues are editing to make available as an Open Educational Resource. Since 2007, she has developed a number of hybrid and online courses, working to make the courses more accessible. She continues to hone her online teaching skills to engage students and develop quality classes.

Digital Learning and UT Libraries invite UT staff and faculty to join our Spring Digital Learning Book Club, focused on Paul France’s “Humanizing Distance Learning: Centering Equity and Humanity in Times of Crisis” (2020). We will hold four synchronous Zoom meetings plus asynchronous discussions throughout the semester. A single copy of the eBook is available for free through the UT Libraries or can be purchased on Amazon. Sign up here and you will be sent a calendar invite and Zoom links for the following Thursdays 12noon-1pm ET: Feb 6, Feb 27, March 27, and April 24. More information : https://libguides.utk.edu/dlbookclub

This is an instructor focused workshop and only faculty/staff or GTAs may enroll.

In this facilitated, asynchronous two-week course, we empower you to effectively teach online, addressing common challenges and opportunities associated with online teaching. Participants will explore social presence and engagement strategies and leverage instructional technologies for better course management and communication. We also offer strategies for providing meaningful feedback to foster student success. By the end, participants will be ready to teach an interactive, inclusive, and well-managed online course. This course will take place over two weeks, from April 7-21h.

Transform your online course(s) with our Online Course Design training! In this facilitated, asynchronous two-week course, you'll master the Backward Design framework, craft clear learning outcomes, and develop assessments and learning activities using Generative AI. Join us to apply these essential course design principles and create impactful, well-structured online courses. This course will take place over two weeks, from February 3rd to February 14th.

Elevate your online course creation with our Online Course Development training! In this facilitated, asynchronous two-week course, you'll explore practical strategies and tools to build a dynamic Canvas course that captivates and supports your students. Learn how to develop engaging materials that enhance the online learning experience with the assistance of an Instructional Designer from Digital Learning. Join us and transform your course content into an interactive and impactful journey for your students. This course will take place over two weeks, from March 3rd to March 21st.

In this session, Lee Ann Stonehouse, Instructional Designer in Digital Learning, will explore practical strategies for incorporating common generative AI tools into online assignments. While the topic of generative AI can feel overwhelming, this session will break it down with clear examples that apply to most content areas. We hope you'll leave the session empowered to use generative AI to enhance creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving in your course content. Join us on 15 April 2025 from 12 pm to 1 pm ET to learn more about this topic.

Digital Learning and Teaching and Learning Innovation have partnered again to offer the Introduction to Online Teaching Seminar for Graduate Students and Postdocs in Spring 2024. The seminar is designed to introduce graduate students and postdocs to online course design and pedagogy as part of TLI's Developing Future Faculty series. Upon completion of all deliverables, participants will earn a certificate at the end of the seminar. During this six-week course, participants will learn and apply principles and best practices associated with designing and developing an online course, including online course design and development, assessment strategies for online courses, student engagement techniques, content creation, accessibility, universal design for learning, and the use of Generative AI in teaching and learning. The seminar will include four synchronous workshops held on Zoom on Wednesdays from 2:30 PM—4:00 PM EST. Participants are expected to attend at least three of the four scheduled workshops and complete all deliverables to earn their certificate of completion. Expect to spend around 2-3 hours on weekly activities. The synchronous sessions are scheduled for the following dates: Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 2: 30 - 4:00 Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 2: 30 - 4:00 Wednesday, February 19, 2025, from 2: 30 - 4:00 Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, 2: 30 - 4:00