On October 30, 2023, eighty University of Arkansas employees came together to spark ideas and innovation for online teaching. Global Campus hosted this virtual event to unite U of A educators in a day of learning and sharing ideas and expertise. This year’s conference included a session on artificial intelligence in higher education. Along with an instructor panel and a student panel. Other topics focused on improving instructor and student interaction, course design, grading and accessibility, issues specific to Blackboard Ultra, and workforce development. Global Campus staff shared their best practices and insights gained from academic departments, national organizations, and industry partners.
Review the agenda below and click the links to watch the corresponding recordings or view the materials.
What are people saying?
“The instructor panel was insightful about the differences between the types of courses and how they approached them.”
“Student panel – it’s always great to hear from students about what works and doesn’t work well for them.”
“The details about Blackboard Ultra were topical and helpful.”
Agenda
- BOLT Kickoff
- Online Student Demographics
- Ultra Q&A
- Microlearning
- Opening the Door to Student Success Using OER in Online Teaching
- Aligning Your Course
- They Don’t Care What You Know Until They Know That You Care Instructor Student Interaction
- Promoting Online Programs: Razorback Diploma Tour
- What is Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI)
- Crossing the Rubricon: An Effective Grading Strategy
- Instructor Panel
- Presenting Better PowerPoints
- Student Panel
- Online Student Support Offices
- Managing Multiple Blackboard Sessions
- Don’t Fear the Ultra
- Hospitality Course Simulation
- Workforce Development
- Ultra-Course Banner Maker