{"id":1152,"date":"2023-10-18T14:52:56","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T18:52:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/?page_id=1152"},"modified":"2025-10-08T15:46:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T19:46:13","slug":"october-2023-new","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/october-2023-new\/","title":{"rendered":"October 2023 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container mx-auto px-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1190 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/files\/2023\/10\/Newsletter-headers-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"3250\" height=\"1912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/files\/2023\/10\/Newsletter-headers-3.png 3250w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/files\/2023\/10\/Newsletter-headers-3-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/files\/2023\/10\/Newsletter-headers-3-1024x602.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3250px) 100vw, 3250px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>News:<\/h4>\n<hr style=\"display: block !important; margin-block-end: 1rem; margin-block-start: 1rem;\" \/>\n<div class=\"marsha-row mt-4 mb-4 flex flex-wrap -mx-2 lg:-mx-6  justify-start border-0 border-gray-100 first:mt-0\">\n\t\n<div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-6\/12  lg:px-6    mt-6\">\n<div class=\"\">\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1159 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/files\/2023\/10\/QM2-e1697645513415.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"443\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/files\/2023\/10\/QM2-e1697645513415.jpeg 501w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/files\/2023\/10\/QM2-e1697645513415-300x183.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/design-center\/quality-matters\/\">QM Certification<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Do you need to update your QM certification? Faculty who teach online, hybrid, or HyFlex should be QM certified. We\u2019ll be offering our next QM session, \u201cImproving Your Online Course,\u201d on Nov. 3rd.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-6\/12  lg:px-6    mt-6\">\n<div class=\"\">\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1160 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/files\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_230441943-1024x617.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"452\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/files\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_230441943-1024x617.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/files\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_230441943-300x181.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/design-center\/artificial-intelligence-exploring-the-tools\/\">AI Tools<\/a><br \/>\nDo you want to craft stronger prompts for AI? The Design Center shares strategies for creating stronger prompts that reflect your purpose.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<hr style=\"display: block !important; margin-block-end: 1rem; margin-block-start: 1rem;\" \/>\n<div class=\"marsha-row mt-4 mb-4 flex flex-wrap -mx-2 lg:-mx-6  justify-start border-0 border-gray-100 first:mt-0\">\n\t\n<div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-6\/12  lg:px-6    mt-6\">\n<div class=\"\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/Zy0RzXCXSV\">AI Faculty Survey<\/a><\/p>\n<p>How are you using AI in your classroom? Take our survey and let us know!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-6\/12  lg:px-6    mt-6\">\n<div class=\"\">\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1161 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/files\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_615726424-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"451\" height=\"301\" \/><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<hr style=\"display: block !important; margin-block-end: 1rem; margin-block-start: 1rem;\" \/>\n<div class=\"marsha-row mt-4 mb-4 flex flex-wrap -mx-2 lg:-mx-6  justify-start border-0 border-gray-100 first:mt-0\">\n\t\n<div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-6\/12  lg:px-6    mt-6\">\n<div class=\"\">\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-900 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/files\/2023\/08\/Ultra-.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"478\" height=\"310\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/design-center\/workshops-and-events\/\">Ultra Design Lab<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Would you like to book an Ultra training for your department? Email us at <a href=\"mailto:OnlineLearning@marshall.edu\">OnlineLearning@marshall.edu<\/a> to schedule one.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-6\/12  lg:px-6    mt-6\">\n<div class=\"\">\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1164 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/files\/2023\/10\/faculty.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"431\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/files\/2023\/10\/faculty.png 914w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/files\/2023\/10\/faculty-300x230.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/design-center\/october-workshops-and-trainings\/\">Ultra Transition Training<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Are you Ultra-Trained? We are still offering our noon sessions every weekday on our Teams Channel.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<hr style=\"display: block !important; margin-block-end: 1rem; margin-block-start: 1rem;\" \/>\n<div class=\"marsha-row mt-4 mb-4 flex flex-wrap -mx-2 lg:-mx-6  justify-start border-0 border-gray-100 first:mt-0\">\n\t\n<div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-5\/12  lg:px-6    mt-6\">\n<div class=\"\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anthology.com\/news\/the-anthology-idea-exchange-a-new-way-to-put-ideas-to-work\">Anthology Idea Exchange<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Do you have a suggestion to improve Ultra? Anthology wants to hear your voice! Share your idea and vote for other proposed changes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-6\/12  lg:px-6    mt-6\">\n<div class=\"\">\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1166 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/files\/2023\/10\/Anthology1-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"335\" \/><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<hr style=\"display: block !important; margin-block-end: 1rem; margin-block-start: 1rem;\" \/>\n<h4>Faculty Spotlight:<\/h4>\n<div class=\"marsha-row mt-4 mb-4 flex flex-wrap -mx-2 lg:-mx-6  justify-start border-0 border-gray-100 first:mt-0\">\n\t\n<div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-4\/12  lg:px-6    mt-6\">\n<div class=\"\">\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1168 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/files\/2023\/10\/BenEng.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/files\/2023\/10\/BenEng.jpg 388w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/files\/2023\/10\/BenEng-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-7\/12  lg:px-6    mt-6\">\n<div class=\"\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/design-center\/faculty-spotlight\/\">Professor Ben Eng<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW67842052 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67842052 BCX0\">Professor Ben Eng emphasizes student self-motivation, experiential learning, and innovation across learning modalities. Learn about his Innovation Explorer microcredential and how he and his students apply Design for Delight principles. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<hr style=\"display: block !important; margin-block-end: 1rem; margin-block-start: 1rem;\" \/>\n<h4>Upcoming Events &amp; Workshops:<\/h4>\n<div class=\"marsha-row mt-4 mb-4 flex flex-wrap -mx-2 lg:-mx-6  justify-start border-0 border-gray-100 first:mt-0\">\n\t\n<div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-6\/12  lg:px-6    mt-6\">\n<div class=\"\">\n\n<p><strong>Tech Tuesdays<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>10\/24 from 2-2:30pm: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.marshall.edu\/event\/tech_tuesday_panopto\">Panopto<\/a><\/li>\n<li>10\/31 from 2-2:30pm: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.marshall.edu\/event\/tech_tuesday_spooky_analytics\">Spooky Analytics and Progress Tracking<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/design-center\/qm-workshop-types\/\">Marshall QM workshops<\/a> for online faculty QM certification<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>11\/3 from 9am-4pm: Improving Your Online Course<\/li>\n<li>12\/8 from 9am-4pm: Applying the QM Rubric<\/li>\n<li>1\/5 from 9am-4pm (virtual): Improving Your Online Course<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-6\/12  lg:px-6    mt-6\">\n<div class=\"\">\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1174 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/files\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_586926775-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"453\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/files\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_586926775-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/files\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_586926775-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<p><em>Join all our trainings from our <a href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/l\/team\/19%3a835bca4c517b45c0a7a437256930a08c%40thread.tacv2\/conversations?groupId=24e793e2-a0a9-4789-88fe-fe3b0bc91679&amp;tenantId=239ab278-3bba-4c78-b41d-8508a541e025\">Distance Education Support Community<\/a> on Teams.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/events.marshall.edu\/department\/marshall_online\">View All Marshall Online Activities..<\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"display: block !important; margin-block-end: 1rem; margin-block-start: 1rem;\" \/>\n<h4>Resources for Teaching and Design:<\/h4>\n<div class=\"marsha-row mt-4 mb-4 flex flex-wrap -mx-2 lg:-mx-6  justify-start border-0 border-gray-100 first:mt-0\">\n\t\n<div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-6\/12  lg:px-6    mt-6\">\n<div class=\"\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/design-center\/best-practices-in-online-teaching-and-learning\/\"><b>Best Practices in Online <span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW21660704 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21660704 BCX0\">Teaching and Learning Series<\/span><\/span>: OER and Fair Use<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Are you interested in learning more about incorporating OER or making sure your posted readings are covered under Fair Use? We have some strategies (including a flowchart!) and lots of Marshall resources to support you.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-6\/12  lg:px-6    mt-6\">\n<div class=\"\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.umn.edu\/network\/workshops\/open-textbook-workshop-paid-review-10-26-2023\">Open Textbook Faculty Workshop and Paid Review <\/a>10\/26 from 10-10:50am, Drinko 349: Want to discover open textbooks in your field? Check out this workshop hosted by Larry Sheret of Marshall Libraries and Marty Laubach from the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Email <a href=\"mailto:sheret@marshall.edu\">sheret@marshall.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<hr style=\"display: block !important; margin-block-end: 1rem; margin-block-start: 1rem;\" \/>\n<div class=\"marsha-row mt-4 mb-4 flex flex-wrap -mx-2 lg:-mx-6  justify-start border-0 border-gray-100 first:mt-0\">\n\t\n<div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-6\/12  lg:px-6    mt-6\">\n<div class=\"\">\n\n<p><b>In <\/b><b>the Know:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/design-center\/in-the-know\/\">Course copy co<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/design-center\/in-the-know\/\">ntex<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/design-center\/in-the-know\/\">t:<\/a> Are you starting to prepare for next term? We have tips for copying individual items and full courses into new course shells.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/help.blackboard.com\/Learn\/Instructor\/Ultra\/Grade\/Customize_Grading_Interface\/Grading_Schemas\">Manage Grading Schemas<\/a><strong>: <\/strong>Does your Ultra grading schema match the letter grades in your syllabus? This Blackboard page shows you the steps.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-6\/12  lg:px-6    mt-6\">\n<div class=\"\">\n\n<p><b>Tech Tool Tip of the Month: <strong>Respondus Suite<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Do you give exams online? Check out our Respondus tutorials on <a href=\"https:\/\/marshallu.service-now.com\/sp?id=kb_article_view&amp;sysparm_article=KB0010167\"><strong>Creating a Test<\/strong> <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/marshallu.service-now.com\/sp?id=kb_article_view&amp;sysparm_article=KB0010188\">Proctoring a Test.<\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<hr style=\"display: block !important; margin-block-end: 1rem; margin-block-start: 1rem;\" \/>\n<h4>Student Resources and Events, Info to Share with your Students:<\/h4>\n<div class=\"marsha-row mt-4 mb-4 flex flex-wrap -mx-2 lg:-mx-6  justify-start border-0 border-gray-100 first:mt-0\">\n\t\n<div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-6\/12  lg:px-6    mt-6\">\n<div class=\"\">\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1177 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/files\/2023\/10\/writing-center-e1697654220963.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/files\/2023\/10\/writing-center-e1697654220963.png 413w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/files\/2023\/10\/writing-center-e1697654220963-300x173.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tS7y9SprOnc\">Marshall University Writing Center<\/a><strong>:<\/strong> The Writing Center is now online! Please encourage your students to check out the Writing Center\u2019s online and eTutoring services. Tutors specialize in helping students clarify writing assignments, brainstorm, revise, and learn to cite ethically.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-6\/12  lg:px-6    mt-6\">\n<div class=\"\">\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1178\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/files\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_117919603-1024x579.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"461\" height=\"261\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/events.marshall.edu\/event\/staying_motivated_for_online_students\">Staying Motivated for Online Students<\/a>, 11\/7 from 6-6:45pm: Please let students know about this virtual event hosted by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/online-student-engagement\/directory\/online-student-engagement\/\">Marshall Online Student Engagement Team<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/counseling\/\">Counseling Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<hr style=\"display: block !important; margin-block-end: 1rem; margin-block-start: 1rem;\" \/>\n<h3>Connect with Marshall Online!<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/directory\/oec\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/owa\/calendar\/DesignCenterBookings@livemarshall.onmicrosoft.com\/bookings\/\">Book an appointment with an Instructional Designer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/marshall-online-monthly-newsletter\/\">Subscribe to our Newsletter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><div class=\"large-table\"><table class=\" table \">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"\">\n<th><a href=\"tel:304-696-6840\">304-696-6840<\/a><\/th>\n<th><a id=\"LPlnk868495\" title=\"mailto:Online@marshall.edu\" href=\"mailto:Online@marshall.edu\">online@marshall.edu<\/a><\/th>\n<th><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXO4235506 BCX0 ContentPasted0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/\">www.marshall.edu\/oec\/<\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody><\/tbody>\n<tr class=\"\">\n<td class=\"\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"\"> <strong><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXO4235506 BCX0 ContentPasted0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/unsubscribe-from-the-marshall-online-newsletter\/\">Unsubscribe<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>News: Faculty Spotlight: Upcoming Events &amp; Workshops: Join all our trainings from our Distance Education Support Community on Teams. 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