Mixing Bowl: The best ingredients for blended learning.

The Clark County School District (CCSD) set a goal of having one third of their 320,000 students in an online or blended learning environment by the 2015 year. SoftChalk was a major tool in the proverbial tech tool box that … Read More

Textbook Transformation: Save Students $55K using OERs

After being awarded the Textbook Transformation Grant, Dr. Tamara Powell and four other faculty members at Kennesaw State University created a free, open textbook for their students. The textbook is online and interactive, created using SoftChalk and is available anywhere … Read More

Speed Geeking with Tina and Nancy

Skip the “blind date” phase when looking for that perfect online classroom tool. You’ve heard of speed dating—now try speed geeking! Join Madison College’s faculty members, Tina and Nancy, as they just came off the road presenting at the Online … Read More

Anatomy Lab Workbooks get a 21st Century Make-Over

Each year, in the life sciences, many lab workbooks are printed and given to students. This is common within many universities when teaching lab based practical’s sessions. This year the Life Sciences department within the University of Manchester is working … Read More

Practice Makes Perfect – Incorporating Assessment and Measurement Tools in your Online Course

Whether you’re teaching in a college or K-12 learning environment, a well-designed online course should be bulit around measurable learning objectives. The key is to design and align graded assessment tools that are consistent with what you want the student … Read More

Course Technology Elements to Ensure Quality

Technology can make or break an online course. The right technology can inspire and assist different types of learners. By focusing on a few key elements of course technology, educators can learn how they can help ensure their course is … Read More