eLearning Updates Spring 2017
Devon Cancilla, Vice Provost, Online Learning
Access: The Importance of Online Education in a Changing World
I am a child of immigrants, a first generation American. No, my parents were not refugees, nor did they come here illegally. Some would argue that coming from Canada to the United States is like moving from Kansas to Missouri, but I would argue otherwise. Read more >>
IN THIS ISSUE
When it comes to the design of effective learning experiences, one provocative question is worth a hundred proclamations.
Online Teaching Certification May 15–19
May Boot Camp is filling up fast. Enroll today.
This popular one-week workshop equips faculty with the fundamentals and certification for teaching online at UMKC. Receive hands-on training from experienced instructors, explore the newest educational technologies, and begin the process of moving your course online. Register >>
When surveyed, UMKC students said they take online courses for the convenience and flexibility and would take more online courses if they were offered.
UMKC Libraries: Beyond the Stacks
Do I Need an Author ID? Connecting Research to the Researcher
Open Educational Resources: Not Just Open Textbooks