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In How to Build an Online Learning Community (In 2020) https://www.learnworlds.com/build-online-learning-community/ via @learnworlds 
 
Way #1: Establishing the Instructor’s Presence

Convey a sense of enthusiasm about getting started the course. 
Personalize and provide some touchstones about yourself and encourage learners to do the same.
Indicate your availability for questions and communications.

Don’t forget that your initial postings in the discussion forum, your first messages sent to all by email, or the greeting you post on your course home page will do much to set the tone and expectations for your course.


Putting this into practice
There are several ways that this can be accomplished in your course. Here are some examples:

Posting an Introduction post in the course via text or video. It's important to show your class that you are a real person. You can do this by including images of yourself and by sharing aspects of your background and particular interest in the subject that you are teaching. Your introduction post is also a great place to share your expectations about the course, important dates, setting expectations for feedback.
Video is a good tool creating an instructor pressence online. Creating an Introduction video segments, using video to introduce the course content for each week, and using weekly videos to questions arise or address patterns.

Tools
Kaltura Capture is a quick easy way to record and upload video into Kaltura MediaSpace. From there the videos can easily be embeded into your D2L course.

 
Creating Content in D2L
You can embed video and images into your Introductory posts on D2L. The following video will demonstrate how to embed additional media from the Insert Stuff icon.

 
As a result of the Kaltura MediaSpace intergration in D2L, you can access all of the videos that you have uploaded into Kaltura Media from the Insert Stuff icon. Just look for the My Media Link. Check out the screen shot below:
  
 
 

Primary Presenter: Peter SavolainenCo-Presenters: VariousFormat: WorkshopDescription:This presentation was aimed at disseminating information about MSU's transition to a new Student Perceptions of Learning Environments Policy (SPLEP) and an associated Student Perceptions of Learning Survey (SPLS). The goals of the SPLEP are to support high-quality instruction by providing:

instructors and academic programs with data about student perceptions related to instructional practices to support course improvement in MSU’s teaching and learning environments;
instructional supervisors with one source of information for consideration in personnel decisions such as retention, promotion, salary, and tenure in recognition that effective teaching constitutes an important criterion in evaluating personnel; and
students with information to guide decision-making related to course selection.

In addition to outlining the policy, guidance was also be provided as to a set of institution-level questions for the SPLS that were developed based upon discussion of feedback submitted from across the university. These questions were developed with emphases on the following priorities:

Expectations are clear
Course is organized
Atmosphere promotes learning
Students have an opportunity to demonstrate understanding
Students gain knowledge
Students are engaged (course-created engagement)

The SPLS includes a series of questions that will provide student-facing information that can be especially useful when selecting courses. Discriminant validity- questions are also included, making it possible to determine the extent to which items meant to capture feedback about the quality of instruction are distinct from factors that are outside of the control of the instructor, such as:

Prior level of interest
Perceived workload

The presentation also included a discussion as to what the results do (not) mean, as well as how the feedback can be used to improve the quality of instruction broadly across the university. Concerns as to the potential (mis-) use of the data from a performance evaluation perspective will also be discussed.
 
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Title: Hyflex Course Design: Creating Accessible Learning SpacesPresenters: Casey McArdle; Imari Cheyne Tetu (WRAC ); Liza PottsOriginally presented on May 11th, 2023Description:Under “equity” in MSU’s strategic plan, it notes, “We will eliminate barriers to access and success.” If MSU is to uphold this plan and create accessible spaces on campus, it must embrace new pedagogical approaches towards education. One approach that this panel will explore is the hyflex model, where part of a class attends in-person, while another part of the class can attend via remote technologies such as Zoom or Teams. This panel will discuss three courses that have utilized the hyflex model over the past few years to eliminate barriers for student success. These courses are in the Experience Architecture (XA) program, an undergraduate UX degree housed in the College of Arts and Letters. XA has three core principles: usability, accessibility, and sustainability. Our alumni work all over the world as UX designers, UX researchers, project managers, accessibility specialists, product designers, and software developers for companies such as Ford, Rivian, Google, Meta, and Adobe. Upon graduation, many will work in hyflex environments. This course design models best practices for how hyflex interactions might occur in the workplace and lays a foundation of empathy in our students upon graduation. Knowing what it is like to work remotely as well as in the office can give students unique experiences that they can take with them to inform their professional spaces. This panel will directly address how we created accessible hyflex classrooms that are engaging and support student learning. We will explore the practices behind the hyflex model, see various deployments of the model via hardware, software, and pedagogy grounded in accessibility. Attendees will be able to see classroom activities and practices that they can take with them, along with a model of how to deploy the hyflex model in their own classrooms.



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April - Getting Started & Looking Back
The MSU IT Educational Technology workshops in April have a split focus: 1) resources for newer educators getting started in the summer & 2) deep dive into D2L tools for course review. If you want to review past workshops, please check out the archive of workshop recordings on the MSU Tools and Technologies site and the Instructional Technology & Development Mediaspace channel. As always, if you would like a one-on-one consultation on course design or academic technologies, please submit a service request to the MSU Help Desk and ask for the Instructional Technology & Development team.You may also want to check out the MSU IT Training Team's offering list (yep, there are two IT teams with free virtual trainings!).
Using Articles and Library Resources in Your Course
Friday April 8th, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. ET Facilitators: Heidi Schroeder & Jessica SenderThis webinar will review how to find and link to library articles & resources. We will discuss the importance of creating and using stable links in courses/D2L to ensure seamless access for students that adheres to library license agreements and copyright. We will also briefly discuss library e-resource accessibility and show attendees how to create accessible stable links.Register for Using Articles and Library Resources in Your Course
D2L Course Statistics
Wednesday April 20th, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. ET Facilitators: Susan Halick & Dr. Jennifer Wagner D2L tracking can be used to identify needs, prompt action, and impact course design. This webinar will demo a variety of D2L course analytics for monitoring your online course. Tools include the Course Overview widget, Engagement Dashboard, Content Reports, and Class Progress. Assessment statistics will also be covered, including grade item stats, quizzes, discussions, and rubrics.Register for D2L Course Statistics
D2L Basics for Educators
Wednesday April 27th, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. ET Facilitators: Dr. Cierra Presberry & KJ Downer-ShojgreenThis informational webinar will cover the basics of D2L, including an overview of the interface, how to create and manage the grade book, creating discussion forums, assignments and quizzes and uploading and creating your course content, quicklinks, and external activities.Register for D2L Basics for Educators

Title
Sr. Instructional Technologist/ Instructional DesignerMSU IT - Instructional Technology and Development Team
Education

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Mathematics Department, Michigan State University
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Mathematics Department, Michigan State University
Michigan Virtual University Master Trainer online certification

Work Experience
I have a teaching background in mathematics and have always been interested in using educational technology to enhance teaching and learning. Shortly after teaching online courses, I took a part-time position at the Center for Teaching Excellence at Lansing Community College to support others with their online classroom design and technology needs. During this time, I accumulated certifications for online teaching and co-facilitated the LCC Teaching Online Certification course. I became an expert in each learning management system that was used through the years (Blackboard, ANGEL, and D2L) and facilitated workshops. I took on a full-time Instructional Designer role at MSU in May 2014, helping with the transition from ANGEL to D2L. I currently serve in working groups that include MSU Learning Systems and University Services (LSUS), and the D2L Technical Account Manager (TAM) biweekly meetings. I also serve as one of the Quality Matters Coordinators at MSU. I developed and maintain several training sites and communities, including the Student D2L Training course, the Instructor D2L Self-directed training, the QM at MSU Community, and the HTML Content Templates site, among others. With the help of the MSU Social Work department, we designed a full course model (course design template) that has been updated by our MSU ITDev team to include professional looking visuals and interactives, as well as student-facing course resources to give instructors a quick start when developing online courses from scratch.
Professional Interests
I enjoy consulting with instructors and peers on LMS features and other edtech tools. For several years now, I have led the monthly D2L Interest Group for Instructional Needs (DIG-IN) - for IDs, trainers, and experienced online instructors with the intent to “empower broadly” and enrich the MSU landscape with D2L experts across departments and programs.
Links to Useful Resources/Articles
Feel free to contact me, halicks@msu.edu, with questions or comments about the following resources and let me know if there is another topic you are interested in learning more about.

D2L Training Courses Flyer (PDF)
MSU IT Course Design Models (Mediaspace)
Quality Matters (QM) at MSU
D2L New Content Experience (Lessons) FAQ
D2L Semester Start Checklist
D2L Course Cleanup
Creating Awards in D2L
D2L Grades at MSU
Getting Started with the Quick Discussion Grader in D2L

Workshop Recordings

Consistent Course Design Matters - Start with a Ready-Made Course Template
IT Virtual Workshop - D2L New Content Experience (09.16.2021)
IT Virtual Workshop - D2L Build-a-Workshop (08.04.2021)
IT Virtual Workshop - Monitoring Your D2L Course
IT Virtual Workshop - D2L Gradebook

MSU Educational Technology Summit
June 2 - 5, 2025
This event aims to familiarize instructors, staff, and students with campus technologies supporting teaching and learning. This year, there will be workshops and presentations on useful tips and instructor experiences using technology tools and campus resources such as: Camtasia, Packback, Eli Review, 3D Printing, Quality Matters, Crowdmark, Knowledge Commons, Online Whiteboards, Virtual Reality, D2L, AI, OneNote Class, Spartan A11y, Stable Links, Zoom, iClicker, Open Educational Resources (OER), and more!Interested in attending? You can enroll for the MSU Educational Technology Summit on D2L now! Zoom registration links for all virtual meetings are available by enrolling in the 2025 Educational Technology Summit on D2L. Please enroll for the D2L course and, once in the D2L course, register for each Zoom session you plan to attend. Descriptions of each session and topics covered are available on the D2L course as well. Or you can register to attend through LibCal.
Monday June 2, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
AI Playground
The AI Playground is a virtual drop-in space where you can explore creative and practical ways to use AI in teaching and learning. No prep or pressure—just come as you are and see what’s possible!
Presented by MSU IT EdTech / EducationalTechnology@msu.edu
 
10:00 AM - 10:50 AMEli Review: Exploring How to Improve Feedback Across Multiple DisciplinesPresented by Casey McArdle / cmcardle@msu.edu WRAC11:00 AM - 11:50 AMInvestigating the Relationship of Quality Matters (QM) on Online Student Engagement in Higher EducationPresented by David Goodrich / daveg@msu.edu CTLI1:00 PM - 1:50 PMTransforming Clinical Training with Virtual Reality: A Campus-Wide OpportunityPresented by Andy Greger / gregeran@msu.edu College of Nursing2:00 PM - 2:50 PMTeaching with the OneNote Class Notebook and TeamsPresented by Kevin Markle / marklek2@broad.msu.edu Broad College - Accounting and Information Systems3:00 PM - 3:50 PMFrom Live to Library: Enabling Inclusive, Adaptive Learning through Zoom and MediaSpacePresented by Keith LeRoux & Stephen Elmer / lerouxk1@msu.edu, elmerst2@msu.edu Statewide Campus System College of Osteopathic Medicine
 
Tuesday June 3, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
AI Playground
The AI Playground is a virtual drop-in space where you can explore creative and practical ways to use AI in teaching and learning. No prep or pressure—just come as you are and see what’s possible!
Presented by MSU IT EdTech / EducationalTechnology@msu.edu
 
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM3D Printing and Modeling for EveryonePresented by Amanda Tickner / atickner@msu.edu MSU Libraries Makerspace11:00 AM - 11:50 AMGetting Started with KCWorks, the New Knowledge Commons Repository!Presented by Larissa Babak / babaklar@msu.edu Knowledge Commons1:00 PM - 1:50 PMD2L Checklists: A Simple Tool to Improve Course NavigationPresented by Andrea Bierema / abierema@msu.edu Center for Integrative Studies in General Science & Dept. of Integrative Biology2:00 PM - 2:50 PMNeuroSupport GPT: Demonstrating the Design Process of a Custom GPT for Inclusive TeachingPresented by Min Zhuang / zhuangm2@msu.edu EDLI3:00 PM - 3:50 PMFrom Classroom to Text: Leveraging SMS for Real-Time Learning and Student SupportPresented by Christina Bridges & Julia Barnes / bridgec3@msu.edu & barne454@msu.edu Strategic Retention Unit, Office of Undergraduate Education
 
Wednesday June 4, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
AI Playground
The AI Playground is a virtual drop-in space where you can explore creative and practical ways to use AI in teaching and learning. No prep or pressure—just come as you are and see what’s possible!
Presented by MSU IT EdTech / EducationalTechnology@msu.edu
 
10:00 AM - 10:50 AMGetting Started with Camtasia and SnagitPresented by Casey Seiter / c.seiter@techsmith.com TechSmith11:00 AM - 11:50 AMSimple Tools, Big Impact: Modifying Learning Environments with Simple Tech for Non-English SpeakersPresented by Allison Peterson & Cathy Lugibihl / peter382@msu.edu & lugibihl@msu.edu Student Life & Engagement, Human Resources - Talent Development Team1:00 PM - 1:50 PMRemoving Barriers to Learning: Improve D2L Course Usability and Accessibility with Ally/Presented by Kevin Henley & Sam Abele/ henley@msu.edu & abelesam@msu.edu IT-Educational Technology
2:00 PM - 2:50 PMCall Us Irresponsible: Designing Online Curricula for the AI EraPresented by Lisa Batchelder & Sarah Freye/ schulma7@msu.edu & freyesar@msu.edu IT-Educational Technology3:00 PM - 3:50 PMClassroom Engagement Made Simple: iClickerPresented by David Maltby / David.Maltby@Macmillan.com iClicker
 
Thursday June 5, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
AI Playground
The AI Playground is a virtual drop-in space where you can explore creative and practical ways to use AI in teaching and learning. No prep or pressure—just come as you are and see what’s possible!
Presented by MSU IT EdTech / EducationalTechnology@msu.edu
 
10:00 AM - 10:50 AMUsing Technology Tools to Engage Students in Extensive ReadingPresented by Wenying Zhou / zhouweny@msu.edu Dept. of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures11:00 AM - 11:50 AMOnline Whiteboards: Enhancing Teaching, Collaboration, and Community BuildingPresented by Ellie Louson & Makena Neal / lousonel@msu.edu & mneal@msu.edu CTLI & Lyman Briggs College1:00 PM - 1:50 PMAI in the ClassroomPresented by Koelling / jorie.koelling@packback.co Packback
2:00 PM - 2:50 PMStable Links for Electronic ResourcesPresented by Kristen Lee / leekrist@msu.edu MSU Libraries3:00 PM - 3:50 PMThe Best of Both Worlds: The Academic Security of In-Person Assessments and the Ease of Digital GradingPresented by Phillip C,. Delekta / delektap@msu.edu Dept. of Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology

Title: MSU Libraries: Partners in Student SuccessPresenter: Andrea McMillan; Leah Morin (Libraries); Ben Oberdick (Libraries)Format: Welcome to My Classroom



Click here to view on MediaSpaceDescription:MSU Libraries strives to be both welcoming and inclusive in our physical spaces, as well as thoughtful, affirming and supportive of our students’ information literacy and research needs. To this end, the Information Literacy unit has been involved in hosting orientation workshops for a number of student success programs including TRIO, MRULE-ICA and SROP. The unit also regularly provides workshops for students in first-year writing classes or freshmen seminars. Join us, three librarians from the Information Literacy unit, as we share our impressions of student research anxiety and uncertainty and the importance of affirming their foundations of existing knowledge. Then participate in abbreviated versions of our workshops in “evaluating sources using the SIFT method” and “finding sources using the Libraries’ website.” Consider how your own students might benefit from similar instruction and a closer relationship with their MSU Libraries.

Title: What About Student Voice in Department and Program Level Spaces?Presenters: Brittany Dillman (College of Education / CEPSE Department / MAET Program); Liz Owens Boltz (CED/CEPSE/MAET)Candace Robertson (CED/CEPSE/MAET); Morgan Abb (CED/CEPSE/MAET)Format: Workshop Description: In the spirit of diversity, equity, inclusion, and transparency, in 2019 the Counseling, Special Education, and School Psychology (CEPSE) Department in the College of Education created and launched a Student Advisory Council to elevate student voices and experiences. Each of the department’s program areas created a plan for recruitment and elections, responsibilities and bylaws. We then created processes for ongoing communication, relationships, and information sharing. Now, completing our third cycle with our processes established, our system is smooth, and our feedback loop present. How did we do this? What are the benefits? In our session, you’ll meet the departmental Student Advisory Council (SAC) representative from the Master of Arts in Educational Technology (MAET) program and the three program directors who have valued and worked with our student representatives over the last three years. We will share our stories and lessons learned. After we share our stories, we will help you create your plan of more inclusive student voices at the department and program levels. We will support you to create processes and procedures for establishing and maintaining a similar structure for your unit, sharing our frameworks and documentation.Click here to view on MediaSpace