One Button – Video Recording Made Easy

Published October 20, 2014

Whether a student or faculty member, you probably already know that videos are an essential component in creating a challenging and successful online learning environment. There are various programs available to make recording fun and easy, such as Kaltura and


Create a Class Schedule That Fits You

Published October 6, 2014

It’s that time again – registration for Spring 2018 is right around the corner! What will your class schedule look like? For students who work, intern, commute to campus, or have other scheduling conflicts, it can be difficult to fit


Breaking the Asynchronous Online Mold

Published September 24, 2014

For many online programs, an asynchronous mode of delivery is ideal, allowing students to complete course work on their own schedule while easily accessing quality course content and engaging with instructors and peers. However, fully online programs do not have


Faculty Team Up to Teach Spanish Online

Published September 10, 2014

Designed and delivered by a talented and accomplished faculty with years of distance education experience, Mason’s online Spanish courses would be well worth your elective credits for a semester or two. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of Drs. Esperanza Román-Mendoza,


Voki – Virtual Classrooms, Real Presence

Published August 15, 2014

For some students, stepping into the spotlight to participate in interactive discussions or collaborate for group projects may not come easily, and the idea of using video recording software to give an introduction or presentation in an online course can


Kaltura – Capturing Videos, Engaging Students

Published July 8, 2014

As education becomes increasingly innovative and accessible, more and more courses are being offered partially or fully online. For students as well as faculty, this transition from the traditional to the virtual classroom can be a challenge. How do faculty


Lessons Learned in Creating Successful Online Courses

Published May 15, 2014

An unparalleled tool for reaching new student populations, online education supports Mason’s continued efforts as an innovative and diverse university. Our fully online courses and programs invite domestic and international students outside of the local area to become members of


Ensuring Quality Online Courses at Mason

Published April 28, 2014

In order to ensure that Mason’s online programs and courses maintain the same academic rigor and integrity as their campus-based counterparts, the Office of Distance Education (DE) has developed a comprehensive readiness and review process for newly developed online courses.


Online Course Promotes Community Involvement

Published April 14, 2014

In the online section of Professor Patricia Boudinot’s GGS 315 Geography of the United States, students are not just active members of an online learning community. They are also encouraged to get involved in their own local communities all around


Mixing Business with Service: Mason Military Students Pursue Online EMBA

Published March 11, 2014

A dynamic program suited for enterprising students, Mason’s online EMBA is supported by an ambitious faculty and an established network of business connections. But the program’s influence often extends beyond the realm of today’s business executive. At Mason, an online