An invitation from USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation
As the fall semester winds down and you begin turning your attention to spring 2021, I would like to encourage you to think about adopting Open Educational Resources (OER) for your spring...
Posted: November 20, 2020 11:45 AM
USM M.O.S.T. initiative highlights advantages for students
As the fall semester winds down and you begin turning your attention to spring 2021, I would like to encourage you to think about adopting Open Educational Resources (OER) for your spring...
Posted: November 20, 2020 11:20 AM
Here's what you missed from our Go Online Chat!
Last week, GO Chat closed out our celebration of National Distance Learning Week by welcoming Yvette Mozie-Ross, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Planning, and Beth Jones, Associate Vice...
Posted: November 20, 2020 11:18 AM
Some raise concerns over “course and a half” syndrome
In a survey of more than 500 courses taught by faculty who completed the PIVOT+ professional development program this past summer, students said they enjoyed taking classes that were well...
Posted: November 18, 2020 2:34 PM
As part of our ongoing commitment to security, the Unix Infrastructure group will be conducting its quarterly system patching on Friday, November 20th, Saturday, November 21st and Friday,...
Posted: November 17, 2020 12:28 PM
Improved grading & submission processes
A new interface for the VoiceThread (VT) assignment tool will be available at the end of FA2020. The redesign is a complete overhaul of the entire assignment experience and provides new features...
Posted: November 16, 2020 4:04 PM
Attend and experience these virtual lab simulations!
USM OnTrack is continuing to support adoption of Labster for online courses and is providing access to Labster for no cost for institutions or students this year. December Demos: Intro...
Posted: November 12, 2020 11:31 AM
Tips provided by University of Alabama at Birmingham - 11/12
Over 1,100 universities use LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor to prevent cheating during online exams. Hear how the University of Alabama at Birmingham uses these applications to proctor tens...
Posted: November 6, 2020 6:47 PM
Sign up now for these newly added workshops for 2021!
USM OnTrack has added additional Quality Matters workshops in high-demand topics for the January 2021! Quality Matters January 2021 Workshops Registration Now Open! Registration is...
Posted: November 2, 2020 5:20 PM
Announcing new General & Organic Chemistry and Biology Labs!
USM OnTrack is continuing to support adoption of Labster for online courses. New simulations available Labster is pleased to announce the release of brand-new, technique-based Organic...
Posted: November 2, 2020 5:15 PM
