{"id":310,"date":"2023-05-23T12:15:53","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T16:15:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/?page_id=310"},"modified":"2023-06-28T10:49:08","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T14:49:08","slug":"newslettervol1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/oec\/newslettervol1\/","title":{"rendered":"May 2023 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Transitioning to Ultra<\/a><\/p>\n

Tour a course and learn about how you can be an early adopter of Ultra.<\/p>\n

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Hybrid Initiative<\/a><\/p>\n

As Marshall scales up hybrid offerings, the Design Center is piloting an alternative process for course approval. Check out the Hybrid Course Checklist.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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NC-SARA Annual Data Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

NC-SARA (National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements) is currently conducting their annual data collection. Learn more about Marshall\u2019s role in this process.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Dr. Laura Stapleton<\/a><\/p>\n

Read about Dr. Laura Stapleton, winner of the Council of Chairs Award for Excellence in Teaching, and her Belongingness Project.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Online Best Practices: Transparency<\/a><\/p>\n

Transparent course design can improve academic confidence and motivation, especially for distance learners. Read about transparent teaching methods and the Ultra tools that support transparency.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Tech Tool Tip of the Month: Mural<\/a><\/p>\n

Learn about how you can use Mural with Ultra to foster engagement and community.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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In the Know: Development Shells<\/a><\/p>\n

We address frequently asked questions about how to request development shells, the lifespan of a course shell, and more.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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