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Register Now for Fall Online Classes Editor: Dennis O’Connor This e-newsletter is brought to you by University of Wisconsin-Stout College of Education, Hospitality, Health, and Human Sciences.  Featured Online Courses EDUC 763 Instructional Design for E-learning Learn proven strategies for designing online instruction to match today’s varied educational needs. "I wish that I had enrolled in a course like this at the beginning of my venture into online teaching. This course showed me some beneficial tools and strategies. Anyone who is teaching online or thinking about teaching online should take this course." ~ Ginnie Fleming, Online Instructor Grades 4-6 West Chester, Pennsylvania How to Cope with Video Conferencing and WFH (Working from Home) Do's and Don'ts of Video Calls by Students and Staff UCRiverside provides a video (1:48 minutes) as a quick way to teach your colleagues or students how to make professional video calls. This brief, amusing video is an upbeat introduction to "... the best practices of framing, lighting, etiquette, sound" and more. It will grab your attention! Three Ways to Use Video Conferencing with Students Learning Remotely Catlin Tucker's infographics explain structuring small group instruction, managing group discussion, and ways to video conference with students. Also, don't miss the rich Q&A found in the comments section. Ditch That Textbook If you need "...tips, tricks, templates..." to engage students new to remote learning, visit this remarkable blog. You will find a deep archive of free activities, e-learning eBooks, classes, guides, and templates. A former high school teacher, Matt Miller, understands the needs of classroom teachers.  This blog will help you customize your online teaching and video conferencing to meet student needs. Video Conferencing Etiquette: Ten Tips for a Successful Video Conference This quick read distills ten common sense (but often overlooked) suggestions for your next video conference. Meredith Hart's tips are appropriate for everyone working from home. Additionally, OWL labs provide a free app, WFH (Work from Home), to help you organize your new normal life.  121 Tools for Distance Learning; Strategies for Student Engagement The Albert Team provides an extensive, well-organized list of e-learning tools, guides, benefits, and drawbacks. Just scrolling to the bottom of the page may seem overwhelming, but you'll find a wealth of resources to fit your circumstances. Seven Remote Learning Strategies for Classrooms and Schools Here's a short and smart list that will get you started.

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