Office of Academic Technology :: Spring Arbor University

The effect of the social environment on the online learner (Part 2)

Last week, we talked about the social nature of learning theory and how this can play out in the online learning environment context. This week, we will flesh out what what this might mean for us as we design and deliver distance education courses.

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The effect of the social environment on the online learner (Part 1)

In the Office of Academic Technology at Spring Arbor University, we are not so much in the business of teaching tools. We are very much in the business of helping faculty best use technological tools to teach.

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Screencasting: A Best Practice

We've tested many different ways to do screencasting and have looked into different technologies, tools and best practices. Check out the video below for a quick tutorial on screencasting. (Special thanks to Jason Archer)

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Course Development Process

The SAUonline instructional design (ID) process was presented to, and approved by, Academic Senate as a means for improving consistency and quality in SAUonline courses. This post provides a concise summary of the major steps in the ID process and includes documents to download for complete documentation on this process. The detailed roles, responsibilities, and [...]

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Course Design

Course Design Whether designing an online, blended/hybrid, or face-to-face course, faculty can benefit from the design expertise of OAT Instructional Designers (ID). Our IDs can help you develop appropriately leveled course objectives, as well as assessment and instructional strategies. OAT IDs can work with you as consultants, or in the case of online course design, work [...]

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