https://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 17 May 2026 05:14:55 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2025/2025-innovation-in-online-design-and-teaching-award-highlights-transformative-faculty-approaches.aspxFew would assume that an online course in sustainability to include a live performance of a biodigester build using Oculus Quests and 3D imaging, but that’s exactly what students experienced in Sustainability Design Laboratory, a course created by Associate Professor of Instruction T.H. Culhane.Lorie BriggsWed, 30 Apr 2025 00:22:05 2025 Innovation in Online Design and Teaching Award Highlights Transformative Faculty ApproachesFew would assume that an online course in sustainability to include a live performance of a biodigester build using Oculus Quests and 3D imaging, but that’s exactly what students experienced in Sustainability Design Laboratory, a course created by Associate Professor of Instruction T.H. Culhane.TH Culhane stands with students dressed in white coats as they finish a music number for one of his course videoshttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2025/2025-innovation-in-online-design-and-teaching-award-highlights-transformative-faculty-approaches.aspxAwards,Learning Designhttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2025/creating-civically-engaged-students-behind-the-scenes-first-look.aspxThis semester, I had the opportunity to go behind the scenes with USF Innovative Education’s Digital Learning team to see firsthand how they collaborate with faculty to transform online courses. I tagged along on one course.Tatiana Del ValleMon, 07 Apr 2025 14:15:45 Creating civically engaged students: A behind-the-scenes first look at InEd’s transformation of USF’s Public Policy courseThis semester, I had the opportunity to go behind the scenes with USF Innovative Education’s Digital Learning team to see firsthand how they collaborate with faculty to transform online courses. I tagged along on one course.the course homepage for public policy. which shows a picture of city hallhttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2025/creating-civically-engaged-students-behind-the-scenes-first-look.aspxLearning Designhttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2025/jack-schofield-artistic-touch-transforms-online-learning.aspxJack Schofield channels his lifelong passion for art into groundbreaking learning design, making online learning at USF engaging and relevant for today’s students.Tatiana Del ValleTue, 21 Jan 2025 08:32:14 Bringing courses to life: How Jack Schofield’s artistic touch transforms online learningJack Schofield channels his lifelong passion for art into groundbreaking learning design, making online learning at USF engaging and relevant for today’s students.headshot of jack schofield https://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2025/jack-schofield-artistic-touch-transforms-online-learning.aspxLearning Designhttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2024/omsw-home-visit-simulation.aspxImagine being a social worker called to conduct a routine check on a family receiving support services. School teachers reported signs of possible neglect, poor hygiene, and frequent hunger. When you arrive, the smell of smoke lingers in the air, and piles of empty liquor bottles fill the garbage. What do you do next?Tatiana Del ValleFri, 06 Dec 2024 15:51:39 USF's Online Master of Social Work program builds confidence through immersive home visit simulationImagine being a social worker called to conduct a routine check on a family receiving support services. School teachers reported signs of possible neglect, poor hygiene, and frequent hunger. When you arrive, the smell of smoke lingers in the air, and piles of empty liquor bottles fill the garbage. What do you do next?Side by side images of videographers filming in a studio and on a sethttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2024/omsw-home-visit-simulation.aspxLearning Design,Videohttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2024/koichi-sato-journey-to-innovative-education.aspxFrom Japan to Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Nebraska, Koichi Sato fueled his desire to make his mark in online education all over the globe.Tatiana Del ValleTue, 12 Nov 2024 11:26:41 Crafting the online learning experience: Koichi Sato’s journey to Innovative EducationFrom Japan to Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Nebraska, Koichi Sato fueled his desire to make his mark in online education all over the globe.Headshot of Koichi Satohttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2024/koichi-sato-journey-to-innovative-education.aspxLearning Designhttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2024/from-internship-to-career-bailey-cleveland.aspxBailey Cleveland’s journey with USF Innovative Education began as a student intern, where she discovered a passion for instructional design that would shape her career.Tatiana Del ValleTue, 10 Sep 2024 11:11:32 From internship to career: How Bailey Cleveland found her passion in learning designBailey Cleveland’s journey with USF Innovative Education began as a student intern, where she discovered a passion for instructional design that would shape her career.headshot of bailey clevelandhttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2024/from-internship-to-career-bailey-cleveland.aspxLearning Designhttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2024/excellence-in-online-education-2024-innovation-in-online-design-and-teaching-award-winners.aspxThree USF faculty members have earned recognition for the online teaching practices they have implemented to get their students excited, engaged, and immersed in the online learning environment.Tatiana Del ValleFri, 21 Jun 2024 13:06:44 Excellence in online education: Winners of the 2024 Innovation in Online Design and Teaching AwardThree USF faculty members have earned recognition for the online teaching practices they have implemented to get their students excited, engaged, and immersed in the online learning environment.headshot of erika v martienz PH.Dhttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2024/excellence-in-online-education-2024-innovation-in-online-design-and-teaching-award-winners.aspxAwards,Learning Designhttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2024/green-and-gold-quality-online-design.aspxSince Spring 2023, nearly 150 USF faculty members have completed Innovative Education Digital Learning’s online course design and development process and earned green or gold high-quality online designations for their courses.Tatiana Del ValleTue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 USF Faculty Collaborate with InEd to Earn Green and Gold Quality Online Designations for CoursesSince Spring 2023, nearly 150 USF faculty members have completed Innovative Education Digital Learning’s online course design and development process and earned green or gold high-quality online designations for their courses.2 women sitting at computer with green and gold badge graphics overlayhttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2024/green-and-gold-quality-online-design.aspxAwards,Learning Designhttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2023/celebrating-online-teaching.aspxIn recognition of exceptional online teaching practices and significant contributions to the design, development, and delivery of student-centered online learning experiences, the 1st Annual Award for Innovation in Online Design and Teaching has been established.Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:00:00 Celebrating Excellence in Online Teaching: USF Award for Innovation in Online Design and TeachingIn recognition of exceptional online teaching practices and significant contributions to the design, development, and delivery of student-centered online learning experiences, the 1st Annual Award for Innovation in Online Design and Teaching has been established.Sanghoon Park, Innovatiion Award winnerhttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2023/celebrating-online-teaching.aspxAwards,Learning Design,News