By: Sarah Creasy, Michael Rupert, Will Austin, Alexandra Grima, Todd Wolfe, Alex McDaniel Water is part of almost everything we do, but many of the ways we use it remain invisible. You may never think about the water required to make the products you use every day or the systems that are in place that […]
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By: Ciara Rupert, Marit Smith, Knox Mallette, Tim Wright, and Alex McDaniel In the CTLD Course Development Cycle, MSU Denver instructors work with the instructional design team to improve their existing or new courses. Instructors identify course objectives, develop learning activities, create a user-friendly course, record high-quality multimedia content, and much more. As part of […]
By the CTLD Instructional Media Team Each semester, the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Design partners with MSU Denver faculty across the university to build meaningful, high-quality online learning experiences. These collaborations range from reimagining existing courses to full development projects built from the ground up. During this process, faculty work closely with the CTLD […]
Grading student work can be one of the most challenging and time-consuming parts of teaching a course. You need to check students’ work for accuracy, for meeting requirements, and for understanding of the learning objectives for a multitude of assignments. On top of that, it’s important to provide students with meaningful and timely feedback regarding […]
As an instructor, you want your course to feel organized, engaging, and easy for students to navigate. Microsoft Teams can be more than a place to host a class meeting or send a quick message. When used intentionally, MS Teams can help you support active learning and collaboration while keeping you and your students connected […]
Creating accessible content helps ensure all students can fully engage with your course materials. Using tables in Canvas can be a helpful way to organize information, such as schedules, grading rubrics, or comparisons of information, but they need to be designed thoughtfully to support a more inclusive learning experience for everyone in your course. Small […]
Designing effective quizzes in Canvas starts with a simple question: What are you trying to accomplish? Quizzes aren’t just for grading, they can be powerful tools for learning. Whether you’re using them for quick knowledge checks, low-pressure practice opportunities, or high-stakes exams, well-designed quizzes can reinforce key ideas, help students spot gaps in their understanding, […]
Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) has become increasingly prominent in education, often raising concerns about academic integrity and the misuse of Gen AI tools. In turn, when used appropriately, Gen AI can help both faculty and students with content creation and efficiency. As the AI industry grows, integrating it into courses, whether directly or through […]
As an instructor, you often have clear goals for what students should know or be able to do by the end of an assignment, quiz, or course, but it can be challenging to track whether students are actually meeting those goals over time. Learning Outcomes in Canvas can help bridge that gap. Learning Outcomes are […]
Written by the CTLD Instructional Media Team Each semester, the Center for Teaching, Learning and Design partners with MSU Denver faculty across the university to build meaningful, high-quality online learning experiences. These collaborations range from reimagining existing courses to full development projects built from the ground up. During this process, faculty work closely with the […]