Year in Review
Highlights of the past year that represent growth and change across the University of Missouri System (UM System) and its online portfolio are included in the Year in Review for AY 22–23. It offers an accounting of Missouri Online's brand impact and endeavors to support faculty and student success. These include our online program expansion and growth, savings and support through academic technology, advertising program initiatives, student revenue, and an early look ahead for AY 23–24.
It has been our pleasure to work alongside you in support of 375+ online programs, dedicated faculty throughout the UM System and learners across the nation.
If you have any questions about this report or would like the opportunity to meet and discuss how Missouri Online can help you reach your goals, please don't hesitate to contact us at teachingtools@umsystem.edu.
January Instructor Bootcamp
Sign up for the Academic Technology Bootcamp, Monday, Jan. 8–Friday, Jan. 13. Meet on Zoom for our 55-minute classes, and discover ways to streamline your class prep and enhance student learning with an array of powerful course technologies, including:
- Canvas Gradebook
- Panopto
- Hypothes.is
- VoiceThread
- More
Visit our events calendar, filter by “Bootcamp,” and enroll now to reserve your spot. Register for all courses or just the topics that pique your interest. For more details about the schedule, view the bootcamp flyer and find additional information by viewing the course descriptions.
Be Prepared for the End of the Semester
The end of the semester is coming! We’re all excited for a break, but be sure you have everything checked off your list before you sign off for 2023! Download your gradebook and get organized with our End of Semester Checklist.
Expanded Winter Support
Planning to work over Winter Break? The Academic Technologies team will be answering emails from Dec. 26–29. If you are working on courses or have general questions, you can expect a prompt response. Email us at teachingtools@umsystem.edu.
Extended support will also be available from January 8–18. Academic Technologies team members will answer your emails in the evenings and on weekends. In addition, we will have extended phone and chat support, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Chat with us or call 855-675-0755.
New VoiceThread coming Dec. 19
Missouri Online will upgrade VoiceThread on Dec. 19. This update is almost entirely a visual “look and feel” change to VoiceThread’s existing program. The new VoiceThread is fully accessible to screen-readers right out of the box, making the separate VoiceThread Universal app unnecessary. This update will not affect existing links, assignments or usage of VoiceThread.
Additional features include:
- One vs. multi-conversation style options
- Zoom & pan during a comment
- Jump navigation via the slide gallery
Take this 12-second tour from VoiceThread to see it for yourself!
Video production services
Did you know that Missouri Online offers comprehensive video production services at all four of our campuses?
From script creation to personalized studio support that reflects your teaching style, our team ensures top-notch editing and post-production for a range of media formats, including lecture and welcome videos, screen captures, interviews, demonstrations, animations and podcasts. Elevate your online courses and effectively engage your students with our professional video services — contact us today to explore the possibilities!
New Professional Development Opportunity - HyFlex Sprint
A new micro-credential is available to faculty and staff as part of Missouri Online’s Sprint Ahead professional development program. These self-paced, mini courses are focused on four areas related to online teaching. Visit our website to enroll in the new Designing HyFlex Multimodal Learning Environments sprint. You’ll learn about how to design courses using an instructional model that allows students to choose their mode of learning based on their own needs and earn a course badge! Check out our additional sprints to learn more about master and program-level badges.
USDE Releases Regulations for Licensure/Certification Programs
The U.S. Department of Education announced new final regulations impacting higher education institutions for students in programs leading to licensure or certification. The new regulations are tied to Title IV eligibility and become effective July 1, 2024. They could impact your professional program if it’s offered in a state other than Missouri. If you have questions, reach out to Brandie Elliott-Woodall at elliottba@umsystem.edu.
ABOUT US
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