For the Greek Streets Project we used a backward design framework to guide our use of technology, rather than having the technology dictate classroom use. We applied ideas from VR to a web experience with 360-degree videos that allows students to experience street art in situ.
On March 13, the Center for Teaching and Learning staff began working from home due to the COVID-19 crisis. Our design and development team leveraged its Agile process methodology to ease the transition.
What to do when the one-size-fits-all agile methodology doesn’t feel quite right? At the CTL, we’re experimenting with our planning and task creation to find a just-right development process.
The first MOOC course that I worked on was a three-part series based on the Civil War and Reconstruction taught by Professor Eric Foner. I've learned many valuable lessons on how to design an effective course using the edX platform. I gathered some best practices to share with others interested in creating MOOCs.