The Onliners Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-onliners The Onliners podcast dives deep into the exciting world of online learning. Join online education professionals Keirsten and Kodi as they share stories and tips about e-learning topics such as supporting students, providing feedback, using discussion forums effectively, and more. Not only will you find resources to develop your knowledge and skills as you listen, but you'll also find a community for other online educators just like you! Trine Broadcasting Network 21d1378c-d1b6-5c23-9eae-23279a575f8f no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:34:14 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:02:49 -0500 https://img.transistor.fm/LWXkP1PEwMkplrROfWsneJJhIujqCU7QG1rOL-vyWk0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/Lzg4NDAvMTU4NTA3/NTMxOC1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg The Onliners episodic Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher The Onliners podcast dives deep into the exciting world of online learning. Join online education professionals Keirsten and Kodi as they share stories and tips about e-learning topics such as supporting students, providing feedback, using discussion forums effectively, and more. Not only will you find resources to develop your knowledge and skills as you listen, but you'll also find a community for other online educators just like you! The Onliners podcast dives deep into the exciting world of online learning. higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University Trine Broadcasting Network No No Why OER? 33 33 Why OER? full 93224170-1a6b-4e47-93e3-cdc6c8cf6c72 https://share.transistor.fm/s/77d63bab Source Materials: 

  1. Cooney, C. (2017) What impacts do OER have on students? Students share their experiences with a health psychology OER at New York City College of Technology. New York City College of Technology 18(4). 
  2. Open Washington. (2017, August 8). Module 10: Why OER Matters. Open Washington. https://www.openwa.org/module-10/ 
  3. Pennsylvania State University. (2021). Benefits of using OER. https://oer.psu.edu/benefits-of-using-oer/)  
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  2. Open Washington. (2017, August 8). Module 10: Why OER Matters. Open Washington. https://www.openwa.org/module-10/ 
  3. Pennsylvania State University. (2021). Benefits of using OER. https://oer.psu.edu/benefits-of-using-oer/)  
  4. Trine University. (2021). Textbooks and learning materials at no cost to you. https://www.trine.edu/online/about/oer.aspx)
]]> Wed, 21 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 409 OERs – A Solution to Engage Learners The Chronicle of Higher Education says 7 in 10 students didn’t purchase a textbook because it was too expensive. But how can students succeed without learning materials? Keirsten and Kodi discuss the solution of Open Education Resources (OERs), which are free and openly licensed learning materials available for all age and grade levels. They also share some challenges in using OERs and how to overcome them. OERs – A Solution to Engage Learners The Chronicle of Higher Education says 7 in 10 students didn’t purchase a textbook because it was too expensive. But how can students succeed without learning materials? Keirsten and Kodi discuss the solution of Open E higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No Online Learning Trends In 2021 32 32 Online Learning Trends In 2021 full 25020869-d5f1-4a43-80d0-81e97b65bb02 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d2791f19 Source Materials:


Bleich, C. (2020, December 2). 8 eLearning trends and predictions for 2021. eLearning Industry. https://elearningindustry.com/elearning-trends-predictions-2021

 

Bouchrika, I. (2020, August 19). 10 online education trends: 2020/2021 Predictions, Reports & Data. Guide2Research. https://www.guide2research.com/research/online-education-trends

https://www.insidehighered.com/digital-learning/views/2017/05/31/3-examples-online-applied-learning

 

Capabilia. (2020, December 28). 5 e-learning trends that will shape 2021. 

https://info-capabilia.medium.com/5-e-learning-trends-that-will-shape-2021-2169e12306e8

 

Colman, H. (2021, January 18). Top eLearning trends that will dominate in 2021: Insights from industry experts. ispring. https://www.ispringsolutions.com/blog/elearning-trends-2021

 

Emerline. (2021, January 6). What are the eLearning trends and predictions for 2021?. https://emerline.com/blog/elearning-trends-and-predictions-for-2021

 

Jay, A. (2021). 11 new Elearning trends & predictions for 2021/2022 and beyond. FinancesOnline. https://financesonline.com/elearning-trends/

 

Pandit, A.S. (2020, December 25). Changing landscape - seven online learning trends to watch out in 2021. YourStory. https://yourstory.com/2020/12/changing-landscape-online-learning-trends-2021

 

Semeshkina, M. (2021, February, 2). Five major trends in online education to watch out for in 2021. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2021/02/02/five-major-trends-in-online-education-to-watch-out-for-in-2021/?sh=1d8487ca21eb

 

Study.com. (2012, December 20). Cooperative and Collaborative Learning in the Classroom. Retrieved from https://study.com/academy/lesson/cooperative-and-collaborative-learning-in-the-classroom.html


 Waterford.org. (2020, June 11). 10 popular educational trends and what you need to know. https://www.waterford.org/education/educational-trends-for-teachers/

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Bleich, C. (2020, December 2). 8 eLearning trends and predictions for 2021. eLearning Industry. https://elearningindustry.com/elearning-trends-predictions-2021

 

Bouchrika, I. (2020, August 19). 10 online education trends: 2020/2021 Predictions, Reports & Data. Guide2Research. https://www.guide2research.com/research/online-education-trends

https://www.insidehighered.com/digital-learning/views/2017/05/31/3-examples-online-applied-learning

 

Capabilia. (2020, December 28). 5 e-learning trends that will shape 2021. 

https://info-capabilia.medium.com/5-e-learning-trends-that-will-shape-2021-2169e12306e8

 

Colman, H. (2021, January 18). Top eLearning trends that will dominate in 2021: Insights from industry experts. ispring. https://www.ispringsolutions.com/blog/elearning-trends-2021

 

Emerline. (2021, January 6). What are the eLearning trends and predictions for 2021?. https://emerline.com/blog/elearning-trends-and-predictions-for-2021

 

Jay, A. (2021). 11 new Elearning trends & predictions for 2021/2022 and beyond. FinancesOnline. https://financesonline.com/elearning-trends/

 

Pandit, A.S. (2020, December 25). Changing landscape - seven online learning trends to watch out in 2021. YourStory. https://yourstory.com/2020/12/changing-landscape-online-learning-trends-2021

 

Semeshkina, M. (2021, February, 2). Five major trends in online education to watch out for in 2021. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2021/02/02/five-major-trends-in-online-education-to-watch-out-for-in-2021/?sh=1d8487ca21eb

 

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 Waterford.org. (2020, June 11). 10 popular educational trends and what you need to know. https://www.waterford.org/education/educational-trends-for-teachers/

]]> Wed, 19 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 698 Staying on top of the trends helps education professionals develop their knowledge base and help connect coursework to the learning outcomes. Listen as Keirsten and Kodi share ten of the top education trends for 2021 that will positively impact students. Staying on top of the trends helps education professionals develop their knowledge base and help connect coursework to the learning outcomes. Listen as Keirsten and Kodi share ten of the top education trends for 2021 that will positively impact students. higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No Women in Education 31 31 Women in Education full 111a75a3-b83b-42b2-8d3f-417cb1c9a731 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e33e9e6 Source Materials: 

 

Aslanian, C. (n.d.) Trailblazers and rule breakers: Four Influential Women in Higher Education. eLearners. Retrieved April, 19 2021, from 

https://www.elearners.com/education-in-the-news/women-in-higher-education/

 

Jyothi, S. (2021, January 3). Remembering Savitribai Phule. The Indian Express.

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/savitribai-phule-education-feminism-women-empowerment-7131478/

 

Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame. (2011). Lucy Diggs Slowe. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved April, 19 2021, from https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/educ/exhibits/womenshall/html/slowe.html

 

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. (n.d.) About president Susan Hockfied. Retrieved April, 19 2021, from

https://hockfield.mit.edu/bio/about-president

 

Michals, M. (2015). Mary McLeod Bethune. National Women’s History Museum. https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/mary-mcleod-bethune

 

Minds Matter Colorado. (2019, January 28). Top ten most influential women in american education. 

https://www.mindsmatterco.org/top-ten-most-influential-women-in-american-education/

 

UTEP Connect. (2017, November). Getting ahead as a single mom with online education. The University of Texas at El Paso.

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Aslanian, C. (n.d.) Trailblazers and rule breakers: Four Influential Women in Higher Education. eLearners. Retrieved April, 19 2021, from 

https://www.elearners.com/education-in-the-news/women-in-higher-education/

 

Jyothi, S. (2021, January 3). Remembering Savitribai Phule. The Indian Express.

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/savitribai-phule-education-feminism-women-empowerment-7131478/

 

Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame. (2011). Lucy Diggs Slowe. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved April, 19 2021, from https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/educ/exhibits/womenshall/html/slowe.html

 

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. (n.d.) About president Susan Hockfied. Retrieved April, 19 2021, from

https://hockfield.mit.edu/bio/about-president

 

Michals, M. (2015). Mary McLeod Bethune. National Women’s History Museum. https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/mary-mcleod-bethune

 

Minds Matter Colorado. (2019, January 28). Top ten most influential women in american education. 

https://www.mindsmatterco.org/top-ten-most-influential-women-in-american-education/

 

UTEP Connect. (2017, November). Getting ahead as a single mom with online education. The University of Texas at El Paso.

https://www.utep.edu/extendeduniversity/utepconnect/blog/november-2017/getting-ahead-as-a-single-mom.html

]]> Wed, 12 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 473 Join The Onliners as they recognize the amazing women in education’s past and present from around the world. These pioneers and current leaders positively impacted the education space with their innovation and advocacy. Join The Onliners as they recognize the amazing women in education’s past and present from around the world. These pioneers and current leaders positively impacted the education space with their innovation and advocacy. higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No Student Meets World 30 30 Student Meets World full e4975a14-0e8c-4501-9a8e-cc90f3846cb5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd1b7161 Source Material:

  1. Cole, J. (2018, September 10). Best practices for teaching online. Arizona State University Teach Online. https://teachonline.asu.edu/2018/09/best-practices-for-teaching-online/
  2. Council for Environmental Education (2011) Science and civics: Sustaining wildlife. The Council for Environmental Education. 
  3. Simkins, M., Cole, K., Tavalin, F., & Means, B. (2002) Increasing student learning through multimedia projects. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/102112/chapters/Making_a_Real-World_Connection.aspx 
  4. Teach For America. (2020, August 15). Creating powerful learning in a distanced context.  Teach For America. https://www.teachforamerica.org/stories/creating-powerful-learning-in-a-distanced-context 
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  1. Cole, J. (2018, September 10). Best practices for teaching online. Arizona State University Teach Online. https://teachonline.asu.edu/2018/09/best-practices-for-teaching-online/
  2. Council for Environmental Education (2011) Science and civics: Sustaining wildlife. The Council for Environmental Education. 
  3. Simkins, M., Cole, K., Tavalin, F., & Means, B. (2002) Increasing student learning through multimedia projects. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/102112/chapters/Making_a_Real-World_Connection.aspx 
  4. Teach For America. (2020, August 15). Creating powerful learning in a distanced context.  Teach For America. https://www.teachforamerica.org/stories/creating-powerful-learning-in-a-distanced-context 
]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 822 Real-world application is a way for students to bring industry relevant ideas to the classroom and work through them with their teacher. Keirsten and Kodi share 10 tips to help you connect learning objectives to real-life experience. Real-world application is a way for students to bring industry relevant ideas to the classroom and work through them with their teacher. Keirsten and Kodi share 10 tips to help you connect learning objectives to real-life experience. higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No Academic Integrity 29 29 Academic Integrity full 09f5be2e-48c6-4b6e-a3ce-7c8506f5904a https://share.transistor.fm/s/58a45cf1 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 721 Why do students cheat? Understanding why can help faculty strengthen academic integrity and limit the opportunities for cheating. Keirsten and Kodi share helpful tips for deterring plagiarism and other academic misconduct including Turnitin.com and LockDown Browser by Respondus. Why do students cheat? Understanding why can help faculty strengthen academic integrity and limit the opportunities for cheating. Keirsten and Kodi share helpful tips for deterring plagiarism and other academic misconduct including Turnitin.com and LockDo higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No Engaging Your Online Learners 28 28 Engaging Your Online Learners full af219bc3-9c60-450d-8912-b68565663a12 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ffc83465 Source Material: 

  1. https://www.esc.edu/media/ocgr/publications-presentations/all-about-mentoring/AAM-53-Spring-2020.pdf#page=69 
  2. https://ditchthattextbook.com/12-mindsets-for-creating-innovative-classrooms// 
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  2. https://ditchthattextbook.com/12-mindsets-for-creating-innovative-classrooms// 
]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 680 Teaching an online course actually requires more engagement than teaching in a classroom because your course is “open” almost 24/7. Traditional engagement tactics like effective feedback and discussion forums are important, but you’ll also want to look for some different and creative ways to stay involved with your students. Join Keirsten and Kodi as they discuss these new ideas to help you engage with your online students. Teaching an online course actually requires more engagement than teaching in a classroom because your course is “open” almost 24/7. Traditional engagement tactics like effective feedback and discussion forums are important, but you’ll also want to look fo higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No Free Books! Open Educational Resources and How to Use Them 27 27 Free Books! Open Educational Resources and How to Use Them full 57916879-d8ab-4aec-8474-5f9832c38fc5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bbe3cf88 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 13:25:43 -0500 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 1102 In this episode, Keirsten and Kodi share how their university went from using no Open Educational Resources (OERs) to developing 46 courses that use them and two Z degrees in just a year! Learn how to develop a rational for the use of OERs, identify the key stakeholders to form an exploratory OER committee and much more. In this episode, Keirsten and Kodi share how their university went from using no Open Educational Resources (OERs) to developing 46 courses that use them and two Z degrees in just a year! Learn how to develop a rational for the use of OERs, identify the k higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No Preparing Online Learners for Success 26 26 Preparing Online Learners for Success full 9482b414-0c0b-4c4a-85fc-1d2a6e2e77f4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/69a6ede4 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0500 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 1033 There are many ways that institutions can help learners get started with online education. Keirsten and Kodi discuss how they use online learning orientation to prepare their students for success. An orientation can also acclimate new employees, participants at a conference or anyone encountering a new experience. Join The Onliners for helpful hints to acclimate any new learner. There are many ways that institutions can help learners get started with online education. Keirsten and Kodi discuss how they use online learning orientation to prepare their students for success. An orientation can also acclimate new employees, participa higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No Quality Matter’s Peer Reviewer Course 25 25 Quality Matter’s Peer Reviewer Course full 90a864cf-93a0-4ccb-b56b-abb3bf342043 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3cf061b Wed, 11 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0500 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 863 Keirsten and new cohost Kodi Buell, TrineOnline’s Director of Online Learning, share their recent experience taking Quality Matter’s Peer Reviewer Course. This challenging and insightful course is worth the effort for those who want to be certified QM peer reviewers. Keirsten and Kodi discuss their biggest take aways and tips from the course. Keirsten and new cohost Kodi Buell, TrineOnline’s Director of Online Learning, share their recent experience taking Quality Matter’s Peer Reviewer Course. This challenging and insightful course is worth the effort for those who want to be certified QM pee higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No Quality Matters: The Gold Standard 24 24 Quality Matters: The Gold Standard full adc75164-5d07-4472-b2ce-d1a0f4ff1baa https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f9f3461 www.qualitymatters.org 

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]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 850 Join Regina as she discusses her favorite topic - Quality Matters. Quality Matters is the global organization leading quality assurance in online and innovative digital teaching and learning environments. With more than 60,000 members, the organization centers around four principles: continuous, centered, collegial and collaborative. Learn how these four principle apply to a national standard of quality for online programs. Join Regina as she discusses her favorite topic - Quality Matters. Quality Matters is the global organization leading quality assurance in online and innovative digital teaching and learning environments. With more than 60,000 members, the organization ce higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No The Art of the Launch: Starting Your Online Semester Right 23 23 The Art of the Launch: Starting Your Online Semester Right full e2a4a70b-8b9b-4b5a-829e-64a2a4a13c8a https://share.transistor.fm/s/d6ece8d4 https://onlineteacheryouniversity.com/reach-your-online-students-before-you-teach-them-week-0/ 

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]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 822 There are certain elements of the semester that online faculty must have, including having a well-prepared course ready for day one. But is that enough? In this episode, Regina cites Frank O'Neill’s article, “Reach Your Online Students Before You Teach Them,” and talks about how you can use “Week Zero” to prepare your students for the upcoming course. https://onlineteacheryouniversity.com/reach-your-online-students-before-you-teach-them-week-0/ There are certain elements of the semester that online faculty must have, including having a well-prepared course ready for day one. But is that enough? In this episode, Regina cites Frank O'Neill’s article, “Reach Your Online Students Before You Teach Th higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No Connect-Type Activities for Your Online Learners 22 22 Connect-Type Activities for Your Online Learners full 2457b833-a595-41f2-a4ca-2771aef7ee93 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ccc5188e
  • Horton, W. (2011). E-learning by design. (2nd ed. San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer.
  • Karla Gutierrez (2015) How Storytelling Can Improve Your eLearning Courses https://www.shiftelearning.com/blog/how-storytelling-can-improve-your-elearning-courses
  • https://horton.com/additional-resources/e-learning-examples/
  • Zambito A. (2018) Why Storytelling Works In eLearning Retrieved from: https://elearningindustry.com/storytelling-works-in-elearning-why


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  • Horton, W. (2011). E-learning by design. (2nd ed. San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer.
  • Karla Gutierrez (2015) How Storytelling Can Improve Your eLearning Courses https://www.shiftelearning.com/blog/how-storytelling-can-improve-your-elearning-courses
  • https://horton.com/additional-resources/e-learning-examples/
  • Zambito A. (2018) Why Storytelling Works In eLearning Retrieved from: https://elearningindustry.com/storytelling-works-in-elearning-why


    • ]]>     Wed, 02 Sep 2020 09:21:35 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 821 Connect-type activities prepare learners for their future work. They can help learners create meaningful and effective solutions to real problems. Connect-type activities are the third type of activities outlined by William Horton in his book E-learning by Design. Join Regina for the final episode of her three-part series on the types of learning activities for your online class. • Horton, W. (2011). E-learning by design. (2nd ed. San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer. • Karla Gutierrez (2015) How Storytelling Can Improve Your eLearning Courses https://www.shiftelearning.com/blog/how-storytelling-can-improve-your-elearning-courses • https://horton.com/additional-resources/e-learning-examples/ • Zambito A. (2018) Why Storytelling Works In eLearning Retrieved from: https://elearningindustry.com/storytelling-works-in-elearning-why Connect-type activities prepare learners for their future work. They can help learners create meaningful and effective solutions to real problems. Connect-type activities are the third type of activities outlined by William Horton in his book E-learning b higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No     Do-Type Activities for Your Online Learners 21 21 Do-Type Activities for Your Online Learners full 4d4d4fe1-4116-4299-9993-5d48990b2d81 https://share.transistor.fm/s/69dd1be1
  • Horton, W. (2011). E-learning by design. (2nd ed. San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer.
  • Karla Gutierrez (2015) How Storytelling Can Improve Your eLearning Courses https://www.shiftelearning.com/blog/how-storytelling-can-improve-your-elearning-courses
  • https://horton.com/additional-resources/e-learning-examples/
  • Zambito A. (2018) Why Storytelling Works In eLearning Retrieved from: https://elearningindustry.com/storytelling-works-in-elearning-why


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  • Horton, W. (2011). E-learning by design. (2nd ed. San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer.
  • Karla Gutierrez (2015) How Storytelling Can Improve Your eLearning Courses https://www.shiftelearning.com/blog/how-storytelling-can-improve-your-elearning-courses
  • https://horton.com/additional-resources/e-learning-examples/
  • Zambito A. (2018) Why Storytelling Works In eLearning Retrieved from: https://elearningindustry.com/storytelling-works-in-elearning-why


    • ]]>     Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:48:47 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 571 Do-type activities transform information into a skill set and put brains into action. They include practice and discovery activities and games and simulations. Do-type activities are the second type of activities outlined by William Horton in his book E-learning by Design. Join Regina for the second episode of her three-part series on the types of learning activities for your online class. • Horton, W. (2011). E-learning by design. (2nd ed. San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer. • Karla Gutierrez (2015) How Storytelling Can Improve Your eLearning Courses https://www.shiftelearning.com/blog/how-storytelling-can-improve-your-elearning-courses • https://horton.com/additional-resources/e-learning-examples/ • Zambito A. (2018) Why Storytelling Works In eLearning Retrieved from: https://elearningindustry.com/storytelling-works-in-elearning-why Do-type activities transform information into a skill set and put brains into action. They include practice and discovery activities and games and simulations. Do-type activities are the second type of activities outlined by William Horton in his book E-l higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No     Absorbing Activities for Your Online Learners 20 20 Absorbing Activities for Your Online Learners full bf1dce88-84e6-49a0-bb0d-dfd5510a9222 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd2b244c
  • Horton, W. (2011). E-learning by design. (2nd ed. San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer.
  • Karla Gutierrez (2015) How Storytelling Can Improve Your eLearning Courses https://www.shiftelearning.com/blog/how-storytelling-can-improve-your-elearning-courses
  • https://horton.com/additional-resources/e-learning-examples/
  • Zambito A. (2018) Why Storytelling Works In eLearning Retrieved from: https://elearningindustry.com/storytelling-works-in-elearning-why


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  • Horton, W. (2011). E-learning by design. (2nd ed. San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer.
  • Karla Gutierrez (2015) How Storytelling Can Improve Your eLearning Courses https://www.shiftelearning.com/blog/how-storytelling-can-improve-your-elearning-courses
  • https://horton.com/additional-resources/e-learning-examples/
  • Zambito A. (2018) Why Storytelling Works In eLearning Retrieved from: https://elearningindustry.com/storytelling-works-in-elearning-why


    • ]]>     Wed, 22 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 639 Absorb-type activities for online and hybrid classrooms are designed to inspire learners. They include watching lectures, reading books and listening to stories told by the instructor. They should make up 40% of your activities and lay the foundation for the other types of learning activities outlined by William Horton in his book E-learning by Design. Join Regina as she begins this three-part series on the three types of learning activities for your online class. Absorb-type activities for online and hybrid classrooms are designed to inspire learners. They include watching lectures, reading books and listening to stories told by the instructor. They should make up 40% of your activities and lay the foundation for higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No     Accessibility in Your Online Classroom 19 19 Accessibility in Your Online Classroom full 99b4ca7d-04fb-456e-8f4c-126ec5ac9c41 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e47b5e69 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 08:51:59 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 1425 Ensuring all the elements of your online class are accessible can be intimidating, but it can be done! Start small and take it step by step to make your online classroom accessible. Megan Tolin, assistant professor in Trine’s Franks School of Education, joins Keirsten and Regina to explain accessibility and share tips to make it attainable. Ensuring all the elements of your online class are accessible can be intimidating, but it can be done! Start small and take it step by step to make your online classroom accessible. Megan Tolin, assistant professor in Trine’s Franks School of Education, j higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No Netiquette: Being Your Best Online Self 18 18 Netiquette: Being Your Best Online Self full 8e0df218-2111-4ca3-8d27-713f09d3f8ac https://share.transistor.fm/s/204f2724 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 794 Many people don’t consider how important good etiquette is in the online environment. Netiquette has become more important than ever to express respect and build relationships. Keirsten and Regina are joined by Crystal Ringer, TrineOnline’s Director of Admission and owner of Ringer Consulting, to explain best practices for netiquette when teaching online. Many people don’t consider how important good etiquette is in the online environment. Netiquette has become more important than ever to express respect and build relationships. Keirsten and Regina are joined by Crystal Ringer, TrineOnline’s Director of Ad higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No Information Literacy: Getting through the CRAAP 17 17 Information Literacy: Getting through the CRAAP full fb0a94d4-e9a1-43da-b43e-8cfdd56e1449 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12481187 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 747 Determining what information we can trust from the internet can be tricky. In this week’s podcast, Regina and Keirsten discuss the CRAAP test, an evaluation method by the University of California’s Sarah Blakeslee that looks at currency, relevance, authority, accuracy and purpose when considering a source. Not only do our students need to cite valid sources, but we as educators need to as well. Determining what information we can trust from the internet can be tricky. In this week’s podcast, Regina and Keirsten discuss the CRAAP test, an evaluation method by the University of California’s Sarah Blakeslee that looks at currency, relevance, author higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No Teaching the Online Teacher 16 16 Teaching the Online Teacher full 2748d9ac-f36a-4b3d-96d5-a00736116649 https://share.transistor.fm/s/87b34d80 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 1045 Several years ago, TrineOnline created the Online Faculty Certification Course (OFCC) as an orientation course for its new online faculty. In this week’s podcast, Regina shares how the OFCC came to be and what topics she, as the facilitator, covers in the course. Even if you’re not a TrineOnline faculty member, you can apply the concepts taught in the OFCC to a variety of contexts in K-12 and higher education. Several years ago, TrineOnline created the Online Faculty Certification Course (OFCC) as an orientation course for its new online faculty. In this week’s podcast, Regina shares how the OFCC came to be and what topics she, as the facilitator, covers in the higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No Analyzing Your Learner 15 15 Analyzing Your Learner full 7dddfd6c-26ec-4d0f-b7f4-0ee0fa5be6b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/db9743e6 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 807 Thanks to a listener’s request, Regina and Keirsten discuss why analyzing students in your course before, during and after is important. Knowing who your students are helps you determine if you’re meeting their goals and considering the learning environment you offer lets you design a better experience for them. There are so many factors that impact your students’ learning. Your hosts discuss the ways you can, and should, prepare for diversity. Thanks to a listener’s request, Regina and Keirsten discuss why analyzing students in your course before, during and after is important. Knowing who your students are helps you determine if you’re meeting their goals and considering the learning environme higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No Connecting with Your Students Through Humor 14 14 Connecting with Your Students Through Humor full 42f1bccc-8b59-4b99-a04b-fc1f32963540 https://share.transistor.fm/s/79f5ace3 1.    https://resilienteducator.com/instructional-design/using-humor-in-online-learning/

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    ]]>     Wed, 03 Jun 2020 10:30:00 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 708 A simple joke students can relate to often sets the stage for a fun learning experience. How can we bring humor into our online courses? It takes skill to be hilarious, but it’s worth a try and can create a sense of community among the instructor and students in the course. Regina and Keirsten cite three articles that confirm the effectiveness of a humorous teaching approach. Links can be found in the show notes. A simple joke students can relate to often sets the stage for a fun learning experience. How can we bring humor into our online courses? It takes skill to be hilarious, but it’s worth a try and can create a sense of community among the instructor and stud higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No     Four Course Delivery Methods for the “New Normal” 13 13 Four Course Delivery Methods for the “New Normal” full 62326d01-d272-4105-abb2-5846c65e2099 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3670391 Wed, 27 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 979 With social distancing guidelines, “normal” seated classes may not happen this fall. What are your options for delivering the most effective courses for your students? Seated and online aren’t your only choices! Your hosts discuss four delivery methods, when and how they work best, and how embracing a little change can result in remarkable outcomes for learners. With social distancing guidelines, “normal” seated classes may not happen this fall. What are your options for delivering the most effective courses for your students? Seated and online aren’t your only choices! Your hosts discuss four delivery methods, w higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No Course Mapping… Why Bother? 12 12 Course Mapping… Why Bother? full 8bf3e7c0-6105-4d35-9413-d235c198d0f3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/92fa628c Wed, 20 May 2020 10:30:00 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 859 What is course mapping? Who does it? And most importantly, why bother? Measurable learning outcomes and course alignment will change the way you develop and teach your classes. Rather than making it all about the book, use a book as a tool and focus on the learning outcomes. Keirsten and Regina explain how valuable and fun course mapping can be. What is course mapping? Who does it? And most importantly, why bother? Measurable learning outcomes and course alignment will change the way you develop and teach your classes. Rather than making it all about the book, use a book as a tool and focus on th higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No Active Learning Using Video, Discussion Forums and Journaling 11 11 Active Learning Using Video, Discussion Forums and Journaling full fde5bfc5-607f-4195-8af4-d444dd166b11 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6f84227d https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-with-technology-articles/from-passive-viewing-to-active-learning-simple-techniques-for-applying-active-learning-strategies-to-online-course-videos/ 

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    ]]>     Wed, 13 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 810 An online course that has the opportunity for active learning is much more effective than one without. What is active learning and how do you incorporate active learning into your online classroom? Your hosts discuss how to use video, discussion forums and journaling to enhance the learning experience for students. Regina cites Emily Moore’s article, “From Passive Viewing to Active Learning: Simple Techniques for Applying Active Learning Strategies to Online Videos.” Link in the notes. An online course that has the opportunity for active learning is much more effective than one without. What is active learning and how do you incorporate active learning into your online classroom? Your hosts discuss how to use video, discussion forums an higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No     A State of Continuous Improvement 10 10 A State of Continuous Improvement full 0773d5e2-7cb2-45d2-b4cf-de1ceb7d528b https://share.transistor.fm/s/ee7d2883 Link to Article

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    ]]>     Wed, 06 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 1062 Students have concerns about online learning, partially because they feel they don’t get enough feedback from their instructors. Keirsten and Regina share two real-life examples of feedback challenges from their online program and how they resolved them. They also share more tips on how instructors can continuously improve the quality of their feedback. Students have concerns about online learning, partially because they feel they don’t get enough feedback from their instructors. Keirsten and Regina share two real-life examples of feedback challenges from their online program and how they resolved them. higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No     Five Low-Tech, Time-Saving Ways to Teach Online During COVID19 9 9 Five Low-Tech, Time-Saving Ways to Teach Online During COVID19 full 19090479-ac8d-4661-ae94-2fb75b5a4bec https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe3f7668 https://www.chronicle.com/article/5-Low-Tech-Time-Saving-Ways/248519 

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    ]]>     Wed, 29 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 648 With so many articles right now about how best to teach online, it can be overwhelming to determine which are the best. Keirsten and Regina review one of their favorites, an article from the Chronicle of Higher Education, with five tips on how to teach online with low-tech and time saving tactics. You can read the article at https://www.chronicle.com/article/5-Low-Tech-Time-Saving-Ways/248519. With so many articles right now about how best to teach online, it can be overwhelming to determine which are the best. Keirsten and Regina review one of their favorites, an article from the Chronicle of Higher Education, with five tips on how to teach on higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No     Because...We Are Only Human 7 7 Because...We Are Only Human full a5754f98-5ebf-473b-b573-b789ec0852ba https://share.transistor.fm/s/231812ab Wed, 22 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 522 The best educators are those who love what they do. Your passion for teaching is apparent to students whether you’re in the classroom or online. In this episode, get ready to break out of your comfort zone and try some new teaching techniques to connect with your students. The best educators are those who love what they do. Your passion for teaching is apparent to students whether you’re in the classroom or online. In this episode, get ready to break out of your comfort zone and try some new teaching techniques to connect w higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No Feedback 6 6 Feedback full f510baf3-bdcf-459e-b599-de69c4e8d432 https://share.transistor.fm/s/70308059 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 395 Feedback is essential to student success, and something students want from you, their instructor. How can you make your feedback more insightful and useful? And how can feedback lead to increased student performance and satisfaction? Hear from Keirsten and Regina how to give constructive and specific feedback in your online classes. Feedback is essential to student success, and something students want from you, their instructor. How can you make your feedback more insightful and useful? And how can feedback lead to increased student performance and satisfaction? Hear from Keirsten an higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No Addressing the Post-Traditional Student Market 8 8 Addressing the Post-Traditional Student Market full 93701e29-51ae-4f4f-b048-e31c55f90613 https://share.transistor.fm/s/046baaa4 https://www.educationdynamics.com/e-books 

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    ]]>     Wed, 08 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 4477 Age no longer predicts how we learn. Research shows that 70% of college students are “post-traditional,” meaning they don’t study full-time, during the day, at a residential campus. These numbers will only grow due to the recent COVID19 outbreak. What do these students want out of their online education? What attracts them to one university over another? Join Keirsten and Regina as they interview two expert guests Carol Aslanian, Senior Vice President for Aslanian Market Research, and Karina Kogan, Vice President, Partnership Development for Education Dynamics to discuss the latest research for this growing market. Age no longer predicts how we learn. Research shows that 70% of college students are “post-traditional,” meaning they don’t study full-time, during the day, at a residential campus. These numbers will only grow due to the recent COVID19 outbreak. What do higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No     Discussion Forums 5 5 Discussion Forums full 68ef43c9-58fc-4338-8adc-cfa6720ec3bb https://share.transistor.fm/s/007ea199 Thu, 02 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 564 Online learning discussion forums are similar to students raising their hands in class and engaging in open discuss. How do you engage your students in a vibrant discussion forum and how do you provide feedback? Get advice from the two online learning experts in this valuable episode. Online learning discussion forums are similar to students raising their hands in class and engaging in open discuss. How do you engage your students in a vibrant discussion forum and how do you provide feedback? Get advice from the two online learning exp higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No Written Communication 4 4 Written Communication full bea88afe-00f1-401e-8006-c7680bfea283 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c917ef8 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 534 Written communication is key in the world of online education. What are the best practices for written communication with your online students? Should you use emojis? And should you smile while you’re writing your messages to students? Learn more about why it is so important and how you can improve your written communication. Written communication is key in the world of online education. What are the best practices for written communication with your online students? Should you use emojis? And should you smile while you’re writing your messages to students? Learn more about wh higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No Instructor Presence 3 3 Instructor Presence full d46d101b-c1fc-4971-ac5f-da68df211e98 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d0cc64c Fri, 27 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 298 As faculty members, you are the institution to the student. Students notice when you communicate and engage with them and will work hard for you if they feel they know you. Learn in this episode what instructor presence is and what you can to engage your online learners. As faculty members, you are the institution to the student. Students notice when you communicate and engage with them and will work hard for you if they feel they know you. Learn in this episode what instructor presence is and what you can to engage your higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No It's Going to be Okay 2 2 It's Going to be Okay full 81ec3240-f88f-404f-91ae-7bee401d3df7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/10cc1cc8 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 340 As COVID-19 disrupts our institutions and lives, teachers can feel unsure, overwhelmed and annoyed as they move to e-learning. So what should you do? “Do less,” says our experts! Listen as Regina and Keirsten explain how to focus on the basics and gain a sense of peace that it will all be okay, and we are in this together. As COVID-19 disrupts our institutions and lives, teachers can feel unsure, overwhelmed and annoyed as they move to e-learning. So what should you do? “Do less,” says our experts! Listen as Regina and Keirsten explain how to focus on the basics and gain a higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No Why The Onliners Was Created 1 1 Why The Onliners Was Created full 03d9c859-44f3-4fea-84f2-1be6e7cd65de https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c811257 Tue, 24 Mar 2020 15:10:00 -0400 Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher Keirsten Eberts, Kodi Buell & Josh Hornbacher 217 Online education has become increasingly important in today’s landscape. With the COVID19 outbreak, many educators are now required to teach their students through e-learning, whether they’re ready or not! Join Regina and Keirsten, two online education experts, for their introductory episode that explains how The Onliners podcast came to fruition. Online education has become increasingly important in today’s landscape. With the COVID19 outbreak, many educators are now required to teach their students through e-learning, whether they’re ready or not! Join Regina and Keirsten, two online education ex higher education, online education, e-learning, education, Trine University No