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This report examines the effectiveness of different distance education models, specifically synchronous, asynchronous, and blended online instruction and evaluates…

The Rise of Chatbots in Higher Education: Transforming Teaching, Learning, and Student Support

As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, chatbots or “tutor bots” are becoming integral to the…

Beginning Summer 2026, Ohio State will implement Simple Syllabus, a platform designed to streamline syllabus creation, improve accessibility, and support compliance with Ohio’s SB…

What is Immersive Learning?

Immersive learning refers to pedagogical approaches that use technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and interactive…

AI Workshop: Using AI in Teaching ASC CLLC December 16, 2025

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Online learning has placed student webcam use at the center of a pedagogical debate. The decision to turn a webcam on or off is a complex one, impacted by technological, social, psychological, and…

Agentic AI in Higher Education

Agentic AI is the next evolution in AI tools affecting teaching and learning in higher education. Agentic AI is consistently defined as AI that pursues complex,…

Did You Know?

The ASC Office of Distance Education facilitates instructor workshops to help you strengthen your pedagogy and your students’ learning with AI…

Our office has recently developed a comprehensive toolkit to help instructors ensure their course materials are accessible. This resource includes a checklist of common accessibility barriers in…

AI and Auto-Grading in Higher Education: Capabilities, Ethics, and the Evolving Role of Educators

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape various industries, its impact on…

Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) in Distance Education

This article provides a comparative overview of how other institutions interpret and implement U.S. Department of Education…

In April 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a new rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which mandates specific digital accessibility requirements for state and…

As online education continues to grow, institutions are exploring alternatives to proctored exams that uphold academic integrity while promoting meaningful learning experiences for students. The…

The Office of Distance Education is very happy to welcome a new member to its team. Kerry Rubadue has recently joined as the Manager of Electronic Learning Development. In this interview, she…

The College of Arts and Sciences Office of Distance Education (ASC ODE) announces the formation of the Teaching with Technology Advisory Group, a subset of the ASC’s Teaching with Technology…

The University Senate has passed a resolution that calls for a day of asynchronous learning on November 5, 2024. While the decision on how best to present your material is yours, instructors who…

In collaboration with the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, we are proud to introduce: German on the Ground for ScarletCanvas - an asynchronous, self-paced introductory…

CAST’s Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines have served as a guide for designing learning experiences that increase access and reduce barriers since their inception in 2008. Since 2020,…

Prior to the start of classes starting in SP24 and ongoing moving forward, a notice will be sent to instructors concerning a requirement that students under the age of 18 who will be recorded as…

If you have been using Flip in your class(es), please take note that some changes from Microsoft will affect your ability to use this tool. Flip is no longer a separate application; it has been…

On February 8, 2024, The OSU Office of Technology and Digital Innovation announced that the data protected AI tool, Microsoft Copilot, is now supported by the university and available for…

On February 2, 2024, the College of Arts and Sciences Curriculum Committee (ASCC) approved changes to the ASC Distance Approval Cover Sheet and the ASC Distance Learning Syllabus Template to…

In collaboration with the Center for Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and the Department of Near Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures, we are proud to introduce: Persian Language &…

In collaboration with the Center for Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and the Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures, we are proud to introduce: Romanian on the Ground…

In collaboration with the Center for Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and the Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures, we are proud to introduce: Polish on the Ground for…

This virtual tour was created by instructional designer Sarah Dove using ThingLink, an educational technology tool supported by the College of Arts and Sciences Office of Distance Education (ASC…

ASC ODE instructional designer Jessica Henderson and Natàlia Server Benetó, from the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, collaborated with the Center for Languages, Literatures and Cultures to…

In collaboration with the Center for Languages, Literatures and Cultures and the Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures, we are proud to introduce: Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian …

The ASC Distance Learning Course Template for CarmenCanvas has been updated for AU23 Semester! For more information and step by step directions for importing the template into your course(s),…

With the widespread availability of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through tools like ChatGPT, there is an equally widespread availability of AI checkers. It can…

In February 2023, the Orton Geological Museum launched the first virtual tour of the Museum. The virtual tour brings together images, videos, 360º media, 3D object renderings, and detailed object…

Our office recently participated in the Focusing on the First Year Experience Conference. Through the presentation, entitled Supporting Student Success through User Experience Design for Learning …

There is a new page available to instructors to help provide students with resources for the effective support of their mental health and wellness. Created with our ASC Distance Learning Template…