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November 2015 Edition



Worldwide eLearning News & Events

Fall 2015 eLearning Training Sessions

As we enter into the last weeks of the semester, Worldwide eLearning continues to provide a wide range of support to faculty and staff. Our list of events has all of our training courses with links to more information.

Introducing New Staff Member Emma Swarner

Join us in welcoming Emma Swarner to Worldwide eLearning as our new Senior Business Assistant.


Online Programs at TTU

Online Graduate Engineering Program Ranked No. 1

The online graduate program in the Texas Tech University Whitacre College of Engineering has been ranked best in the nation for 2016 in Value Colleges' "Best Value" rankings. 

TTU Engineering Online Program Ranked No. 1


On Accessibility

Little Things Make All the Difference

Creating accessible online content is a work in progress. As instructors, it should be our goal to achieve the optimal amount of accessibility, knowing that this process takes time and is a continual and gradual process. Adding these little elements of accessibility into your course will go a long way toward providing a more accessible course.


Blackboard @ TTU

Uploading Grades to Raiderlink

The Office of the Registrar recently launched a new application that can make it easier for instructors to upload midterm and final grades to Raiderlink.


Instructional Design Tips

Course Design Factors that Contribute to Quality

Good planning and a little effort can make your course a great learning opportunity for students.


New Technology Notes

Pedagogy vs. Technology

When trying to decide what technology to use for your course, consider the pedagogy first, then decide which technology best assists that pedagogy.


At the Regional Sites

TTU at Junction's Stubblefield Receives Top Techsan Award

Robert Stubblefield, Director of Operations at TTU at Junction, recently received a 2015 Top Techsan award. He was honored along with three other recipients at a luncheon held at the McKenzie-Merket Center on October 9.

Stubblefield, Texas Tech Top Texan


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