An Update to Sakai is Coming Dec. 20th
On December 20th (8am – 1pm ET), we will be updating the Sakai platform to give you access to more features to improve your experience using Sakai. If you plan …
Recipe for an Online Course Series: Drones in Environmental Science
For the past nine months, the Online Duke team has been working on a new course series on unoccupied aircraft systems (UAS or drones), UAS Applications and Operations in Environmental …
Students Generating Questions as a Way of Active Learning
Chuanhui Gu Ph.D. considers himself primarily an educator. In this story, his student Alberto Najarro, Class of 2022, recommended his unique way to foster student engagement in the classroom by including student-generated questions in tests.
End-of-term grading suggestions
As we approach the end of the term and finals, Learning Innovation has some suggestions for best practices in assessment and grading (and see this post about Wrapping up the …
How to Prepare Course Grades in Sakai
If you used the Sakai Gradebook this semester, follow these tips to make sure the grades are accurate. If you have any questions about these methods, stop by Learning Innovation …
Updates to Sakai Project Site Role Names & Permissions
In collaboration with the Kits team, Sakai project sites will have their role names updated to match role names used on the Kits platform. This change is being made to …
Wrapping Up the Fall Semester
Preparing now to wrap up your courses successfully will streamline the process for both you and your students. While the Duke community has gained more experience with flexible teaching models …
Choose Your Path Wisely: Creating Interactive Learning Experiences for Drone Pilots Through Twine
The Unoccupied Aircraft Systems Applications and Operations in Environmental Science three-course sequence kicked off in October, beginning with the course Introduction to Unoccupied Aircraft Systems (UAS) in Biology, Ecology, and …
We’ve Moved!
Learning Innovation is now headquartered at the Bullpen in Downtown Durham For the past three years, Learning Innovation has called American Tobacco Campus home. However, like many Duke employees, nearly …
Attend a Bass Digital Education Fellowship Information Session on Nov. 8
Learn about the program experience, explore digital projects, and meet current fellows! Are you a Duke graduate student interested in the growing area of digital education, online college teaching and …