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AI Workshops for Instructors
Did You Know?The ASC Office of Distance Education facilitates instructor workshops to help you strengthen your pedagogy and your students’ learning with AI. Choose from on-demand workshop topics,…

Digital Accessibility Support for AU25
Our office has recently developed a comprehensive toolkit to help instructors ensure their course materials are accessible. This resource includes a checklist of common accessibility barriers in…

AI and Auto-Grading in Higher Education: Capabilities, Ethics, and the Evolving Role of Educators
AI and Auto-Grading in Higher Education: Capabilities, Ethics, and the Evolving Role of EducatorsAs artificial intelligence continues to reshape various industries, its impact on higher education…

The Rise of Chatbots in Higher Education: Transforming Teaching, Learning, and Student Support
The Rise of Chatbots in Higher Education: Transforming Teaching, Learning, and Student SupportAs artificial intelligence continues to evolve, chatbots or “tutor bots” are becoming integral to the…

Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) in Distance Education
Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) in Distance EducationThis article provides a comparative overview of how other institutions interpret and implement U.S. Department of Education…

New ADA Title II Regulations: What You Need to Know
In April 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a new rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which mandates specific digital accessibility requirements for state and…

Alternatives to Proctoring Exams in Online Classes
As online education continues to grow, institutions are exploring alternatives to proctored exams that uphold academic integrity while promoting meaningful learning experiences for students. The…

Meet Kerry Rubadue, MLT: Enhancing Distance Education in the College of Arts and Sciences
The Office of Distance Education is very happy to welcome a new member to its team. Kerry Rubadue has recently joined as the Manager of Electronic Learning Development. In this interview, she…

Announcement: Teaching with Technology Advisory Group
The College of Arts and Sciences Office of Distance Education (ASC ODE) announces the formation of the Teaching with Technology Advisory Group, a subset of the ASC’s Teaching with Technology…