News from Online Learning - Winter 2008-2009

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Teaching & Learning Center Workshops and Events

Workshops and Events Sponsored by the Teaching & Learning Center
The Teaching & Learning Center continues to offer exciting workshops and discussion groups to support your teaching, scholarship, and professional development.

Announcements

The Faculty Learning Community on Blended Learning is Launched
The Faculty Learning Community on Blended Learning offers collaboration and support for RIT professors.

Most Interactive Classes in Fall Quarter 2008
Interactive classes involve lots of discussion. See the top ranking classes at RIT for fall quarter 2008.

Updates to myCourses
RIT's course management system has two new features - the attendance tool and intelligent agents.

RIT's Island in Second Life Officially Opens
After more than a year of development by students, the RIT island in the virtual world of Second Life enjoys its grand opening.

Staff News
Audio visual engineer Roland Brian joins the staff of Online Learning.

Learning the Essentials of Teaching Online
Learn how to use best practices to teach an online course by taking a three-week course online.

Online Learning Pilots a Wiki for RIT Faculty
As wikis become more popular for collaboration in classes, Online Learning launches an RIT-supported wiki for RIT faculty.

Learn More About myCourses' Features in Online Learning Webinars
You can keep up with your knowledge of the latest myCourses tools without having to face the winter weather.

Faculty Showcases
Online Learning initiates new series of digital showcases that recognize exemplary RIT faculty and share effective instructional technology strategies with the RIT community and beyond.