Tuesday, February 3, 2015

A Look at a Book


The Center for Teaching Excellence presents...

"A Look at a Book"
This Week's Featured Book:
Conquering the Content: A Step-by-Step
Guide to Online Course Design
Robin M. Smith
LB 1044.87.J74 2008

"Conquering the Content is a practical resource for faculty who tackle overwhelming amounts of course content that must be tailored for web-based learning. This important guide offers step-by-step instructions for creating online learning experiences that are manageable, effective, and of the highest quality. This book provides guidance for incorporating learning theory into practical online courses. Designed for online instructors at all levels of experience, the book is filled with templates, learning guides, and sample files that can be easily applied to construct and manage course content.”

D2L is Coming to East Lansing!

From D2L Faculty User Group:
Just a reminder that the Call for Proposals is open, and we want to hear from you! D2L is coming to Lansing, MI, on March 26, 2015 for the Michigan Brightspace Ignite. Submit your proposal today to be a part of the Michigan Brightspace Ignite. Now is your chance to share your thoughts and ideas about all things technology and eLearning with like minded peers. Deadline is February 20, 2015

Date & Time: Thursday, March 26th, 2015 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Eastern Time) Location: Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 South Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI, 48824-1022