Lindsay O'Neill Consulting
As educators and online instructors, one of the most critical decisions we make daily is how and when to assess our students’ learning. Understanding the distinction between formative and summative assessment is essential for creating effective learning experiences that both support student growth and accurately measure achievement. Formative assessment serves as the compass during the […]
When I was in college I took a class on eastern religions (I loved it and still have the textbook!). Something that always stuck with me from that course (who knows why) was that that atheist religions tend to make lists. Like the Buddhists’ Eightfold Path or the Four Noble Truths. I always knew that […]
Recording videos of yourself to post to your online courses or resources is a wonderful way to establish teaching presence, that you are a real person that wants to help. My goal this semester is to post a video at least every other week to check in with students, provide updates, and address any questions. […]
Think of your experiences in online courses or as a remote worker – do you (or did you) feel part of a community? Do you feel a social connection to your peers, to your instructor or your boss? Now think about how that feeling connects to how engaged you are in your course or job. […]
Online learning can easily feel like a very lonely and isolating experience, especially for students used to in-person learning. Students miss easy interaction with their instructor and classmates. They miss being able to ask questions on the spot and being able to learn with others. Instructors miss these social aspects, too! In fact, social connections […]