{"id":1805,"date":"2025-01-22T15:46:41","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T15:46:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/?p=1805"},"modified":"2026-04-08T04:13:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T04:13:16","slug":"online-mtsu-spring-2025-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/2025\/01\/22\/online-mtsu-spring-2025-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Online @ MTSU Spring 2025 Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Newsletter for Faculty Teaching Online<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-749\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/08\/background-light-blue-1024x512.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/08\/background-light-blue-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/08\/background-light-blue-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/08\/background-light-blue-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/08\/background-light-blue.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Dear MTSU faculty colleagues,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to Spring 2025 from MTSU Online. On behalf of our mighty team of nine people, we are primed and ready to support you as you teach online. Your efforts are so important as we work together to bring the many resources of MTSU to our region, state, and beyond. So many learners rely on us to give them flexible learning opportunities that they would not otherwise have due to factors such as time, location, and family, and work responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MTSU Online continues its run of significant growth, as it has for the last several years. These two graphs show the growth in the number of fully online programs, and the growth in online enrollment in terms of student credit hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The number of fully online programs offered has increased significantly, and we now have 73 programs, with&nbsp;43&nbsp;of those programs launched since 2020.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Fall 2024,&nbsp;54%&nbsp;of MTSU took at least one online&nbsp;course.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Fall 2024, MTSU Online supported&nbsp;28&nbsp;full-time, temporary instructors in&nbsp;18&nbsp;academic departments who focus on providing high-quality online teaching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/Picture1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3730\" height=\"1948\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/Picture1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1889\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/Picture1.png 3730w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/Picture1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/Picture1-1024x535.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/Picture1-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/Picture1-1536x802.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/Picture1-2048x1070.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3730px) 100vw, 3730px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/Picture2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3348\" height=\"2002\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/Picture2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1890\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/Picture2.png 3348w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/Picture2-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/Picture2-1024x612.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/Picture2-768x459.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/Picture2-1536x918.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/Picture2-2048x1225.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3348px) 100vw, 3348px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The number of fully online programs offered has increased significantly, and we now have 73 programs, with&nbsp;43&nbsp;of those programs launched since 2020.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Fall 2024,&nbsp;54%&nbsp;of MTSU took at least one online&nbsp;course.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Fall 2024, MTSU Online supported&nbsp;28&nbsp;full-time, temporary instructors in&nbsp;18&nbsp;academic departments who focus on providing high-quality online teaching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This growth is attributable directly to the faculty and departments being willing to innovate and work toward student success. Our team is proud to support you in your excellent work. I hope you benefit from this newsletter, and I wish you a highly successful Spring semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Respectfully,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"144\" height=\"216\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/12\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1750\" style=\"width:58px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/faculty\/trey-martindale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trey Martindale<\/a> <\/strong><br>Professor and Associate Vice Provost for Online Learning&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have you Heard?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quality Matters\u00ae is Here<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/07\/QM-Logo-1024x925.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-442\" style=\"width:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/07\/QM-Logo-1024x925.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/07\/QM-Logo-300x271.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/07\/QM-Logo-768x693.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/07\/QM-Logo.png 1215w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the hard work of our MTSU faculty across campus and our MTSU Online staff, we have grown exponentially and now offer more online courses and programs than ever. Thank you for all your efforts! With so many of our students taking at least one online course (more than 50%), we want to ensure we do all we can to offer faculty the resources and services needed to aid in their student\u2019s success. To that end, MTSU has become a full subscriber institution with Quality Matters\u00ae (QM).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does that mean?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>QM is the gold standard in online course and program development, design, and delivery. Rooted in the principles of online student success practices, QM will now be the foundation of every online course developed and designed through MTSU Online, allowing us to increase our efforts in achieving excellence in quality assurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to learn more or find out how to participate in our updated quality assurance efforts, watch the short video below and scan the QR code on the screen or in the QM Launch Infographic and fill out the form. You can also send questions to our QM Liaison, <a href=\"mailto:tara.perrin@mtsu.edu\">Tara Perrin<\/a>. Please see this newsletter&#8217;s Webinars and Workshops section for upcoming <em>virtual <\/em>QM Events. &nbsp;We will be posting more information about QM on our MTSU Online website under the for faculty option very soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">QM Specific Information at MTSU<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GpyihcVqWgE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MTSU QM Launch Video (2:16)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/acrobat.adobe.com\/id\/urn:aaid:sc:US:3f1bd0c9-a3ea-4511-b022-e49ffb1381c3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MTSU QM Official Launch Infographic w\/ Links<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>QM Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/qualitymatters.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">qualitymatters.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>QM Course: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canvas.net\/browse\/qm\/courses\/elements-of-quality-matters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elements of QM Course<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/qualitymatters.org\/sites\/default\/files\/PDFs\/StandardsfromtheQMHigherEducationRubric.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QM Higher Ed. Standard Rubric 7th Ed.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Online Proctoring Service: ProctorU<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1799\" style=\"width:auto;height:50px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/image-2.png 360w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/image-2-300x92.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>PROCTORING UPDATE!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">ProctorU is our new online proctoring service. If you don\u2019t need a proctored exam in the next 10 days or so, please wait. We will have the integration completed soon. Our ITD team has worked very diligently, and encouraged the vendor to fix their issues with the integration.&nbsp;*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/exam-proctoring-update\/\">* <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Instructions if you need a proctored exam immediately<\/strong>.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>As you may know, Meazure Learning is the vendor MTSU contracts with for exam proctoring within D2L. Meazure Learning owns both Examity and ProctorU, and Meazure Learning has ended Examity. So now, MTSU and all their other university customers will use ProctorU.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are currently working with ProctorU to complete the LMS integration, as ProctorU has had some difficulty completing this. Please view the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/proctored-activity-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Proctoring Services webpage<\/a> for more information about proctoring options and resources. You can also watch the recording of the ProctorU <a href=\"https:\/\/mtmailmtsu.sharepoint.com\/sites\/MTSUOnline\/_layouts\/15\/stream.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FMTSUOnline%2FShared%20Documents%2FProctorU%2FMiddle%20Tennessee%20State%20University%2D%20Training%20Session%2D20250115%5F113154%2DMeeting%20Recording%2Emp4&amp;ga=1&amp;referrer=StreamWebApp%2EWeb&amp;referrerScenario=AddressBarCopied%2Eview%2Eb6098906%2Dd274%2D47c8%2D8db7%2Dde7182b05715\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">introduction webinar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you have any support information regarding Examity in your D2L courses or have the link included in the Navigation Bar of D2L, please remove it. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions, please contact our Assistant Coordinator of Student Services, <a href=\"mailto:tonya.dowd@mtsu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tonya Dowd<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">D2L Email Function is Being Discontinued&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As was announced in Fall 2024, the D2L email function will no longer be available in the LMS. There is no announcement of a specific date, but we encourage faculty to be prepared. If you are a faculty member who uses the email tool, please make sure that any references to D2L Email are removed from your course and syllabus. Students&#8217; mtmail address should be used for all student communications.&nbsp; If you would like to discuss strategies for communicating with your class\/students or organizing emails, please contact any of our Instructional Designers or email us at <a href=\"mailto:online@mtsu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online@mtsu.edu<\/a> and your message will be forwarded appropriately.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MTSU Online Drop-in Clinics will Continue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are pleased to announce that our Instructional Design Drop-In Clinic pilot was a success and will continue for the Spring 2025 semester! These clinics are an opportunity for any faculty or staff member to drop in and speak with one of our ID team members. Bring your questions, ideas, or concerns about our LMS or other online teaching topics. All Clinics are virtual and last 90 minutes; registration is <strong>NOT<\/strong> required \u2013 just pop in. Clinics are scheduled for the following dates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-style-regular is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><thead><tr><th>MONTH<\/th><th>DATE<\/th><th>TIME<\/th><th><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>January 2025<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Wednesday, 22<sup>nd<\/sup><\/td><td>10:00-11:30&nbsp;<\/td><td>AM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>February<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Thursday, 6<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td>1:00-2:30&nbsp;<\/td><td>PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Tuesday, 11<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td>1:00-2:30&nbsp;<\/td><td>PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Monday, 17<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td>10:00-11:30&nbsp;<\/td><td>AM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Wednesday, 26<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td>10:00-11:30&nbsp;<\/td><td>AM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>March<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Thursday, 6<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td>1:00-2:30&nbsp;<\/td><td>PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Monday, 17<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td>10:00-11:30&nbsp;<\/td><td>AM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Wednesday, 26<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td>10:00-11:30&nbsp;<\/td><td>AM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>April<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Thursday, 3<sup>rd<\/sup><\/td><td>1:00-2:30&nbsp;<\/td><td>PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Tuesday, 8<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td>1:00-2:30&nbsp;<\/td><td>PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Monday, 21<sup>st<\/sup><\/td><td>10:00-11:30&nbsp;<\/td><td>AM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Wednesday, 30<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td>10:00-11:30&nbsp;<\/td><td>AM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>May<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Thursday, 1<sup>st<\/sup><\/td><td>1:00-2:30&nbsp;<\/td><td>PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Tuesday, 13<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td>1:00-2:30&nbsp;<\/td><td>PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Monday, 19<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td>10:00-11:30&nbsp;<\/td><td>AM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Wednesday, 28<sup>th<\/sup><\/td><td>10:00-11:30&nbsp;<\/td><td>AM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div style=\"display:grid;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/embed?src=9a65bf43f5b0659e4ed3e179b5e77a9c4972986a0911f12f72cc7eadcdcfab6c%40group.calendar.google.com&amp;ctz=America%2FChicago\" style=\"border: 0\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"100%\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MTSU Online Webinars and Workshops<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quality Matters (QM) Workshops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"newExpandable\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingqm-seminar-high-impact-design-for-online-courses-hidoc-blueprinting-quality-digital-learning-in-eight-practical-steps\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableqm-seminar-high-impact-design-for-online-courses-hidoc-blueprinting-quality-digital-learning-in-eight-practical-steps\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableqm-seminar-high-impact-design-for-online-courses-hidoc-blueprinting-quality-digital-learning-in-eight-practical-steps\">QM\u00ae Seminar: HIGH-IMPACT DESIGN FOR ONLINE COURSES (HIDOC): Blueprinting Quality Digital Learning in Eight Practical Steps<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableqm-seminar-high-impact-design-for-online-courses-hidoc-blueprinting-quality-digital-learning-in-eight-practical-steps\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingqm-seminar-high-impact-design-for-online-courses-hidoc-blueprinting-quality-digital-learning-in-eight-practical-steps\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">45-minute Informational Session on the following dates\/times:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tuesday, February 4<sup>th<\/sup> at 8:15am \u2013 9am<br>Wednesday, February 5<sup>th<\/sup> at 12pm \u2013 12:45pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Join Zoom Meeting: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mtsu.zoom.us\/j\/2115420004\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/mtsu.zoom.us\/j\/2115420004<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>QM Certification is recognized worldwide as an online course and program development leader. It is a holistic approach to development that includes eight (8) standards that support and promote student and faculty success. Interested in earning a QM\u00ae Certification for your online course and want to jumpstart that process? Consider being in our inaugural HIDOC offering facilitated by Tara Perrin. The session is open to all and the HIDOC seminar is limited to 12 participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Seminar is open to any faculty interested in earning the QM Certification designation for a new online or hybrid course after completing the HIDOC Blueprinting experience. In addition to the critical reading and reflection of the book, participants will develop their online course using the blueprint worksheets provided in the book for each step of the development process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Books will be provided. Virtual attendance is required. MTSU Online will pay for the QM Certification fee for your newly developed course provided you complete all the deliverables required of the seminar. Participants must reflect on their overall experience and how the QM Certification experience has impacted their pedagogical approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon completion, your QM Certification badge can be linked to your LinkedIn account, included on your course syllabus, and promoted on your department\u2019s website. We will also celebrate your accomplishment through Quality Matters\u2019 social media channels and on our campus. This is a substantial commitment that spans 2 semesters.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingqm-workshop-applying-the-quality-matters-rubric-7supth-sup-ed\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableqm-workshop-applying-the-quality-matters-rubric-7supth-sup-ed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableqm-workshop-applying-the-quality-matters-rubric-7supth-sup-ed\">QM\u00ae Workshop: Applying the Quality Matters Rubric 7<sup>th<\/sup> ed.<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableqm-workshop-applying-the-quality-matters-rubric-7supth-sup-ed\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingqm-workshop-applying-the-quality-matters-rubric-7supth-sup-ed\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>Approximate Length: 3 weeks, Asynchronous<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Approximate Start Date: End of March \u2013 More Details to Come<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to become an internal MTSU QM Peer Reviewer? The first step is taking this course. QM&#8217;s flagship workshop, Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR), is required to become an internal or general(?) QM Peer Reviewer. This course is intended for any faculty member who desires to participate in MTSU\u2019s new Quality Assurance process following Quality Matters principles as an Internal Peer Reviewer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to learning about the QM Rubric and the course review process, participants will learn to apply the concept of alignment and draft helpful recommendations for course improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This asynchronous course will be offered after spring break. The facilitator is Tara Perrin, Instructional Designer for MTSU Online, QM Certified Facilitator of the APPQMR, and QM Certified Peer Reviewer. These sessions are limited to the first 20 participants per QM protocols. This course will be offered throughout the year as part of our new quality assurance initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingqm-success-stories-from-the-qm-website\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableqm-success-stories-from-the-qm-website\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableqm-success-stories-from-the-qm-website\">QM\u00ae Success Stories (from the QM\u00ae website)<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableqm-success-stories-from-the-qm-website\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingqm-success-stories-from-the-qm-website\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>There is no substitute for experience! Your colleagues who have experience meeting QM&#8217;s rigorous course design standards and implementing QM on their campuses can provide you with valuable insights and experience. &#8220;QM Success Stories&#8221; are webinars from your colleagues and fellow members. The sessions are scheduled once per month and are&nbsp;<strong>FREE<\/strong>&nbsp;for QM members only!&nbsp;Space is limited to the first 1000 registrants. You can register once and view the webinar with colleagues. QM Success Stories are recorded. The following are offered in January and February:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingqm-success-stories-incorporating-regular-and-substantive-interaction-rsi-into-course-design-and-delivery\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableqm-success-stories-incorporating-regular-and-substantive-interaction-rsi-into-course-design-and-delivery\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableqm-success-stories-incorporating-regular-and-substantive-interaction-rsi-into-course-design-and-delivery\">QM Success Stories: Incorporating Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) into Course Design and Delivery<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableqm-success-stories-incorporating-regular-and-substantive-interaction-rsi-into-course-design-and-delivery\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingqm-success-stories-incorporating-regular-and-substantive-interaction-rsi-into-course-design-and-delivery\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>Tuesday, January 21\u00b712:00 \u2013 1:00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presented by Jennifer Davis, Instructional Designer at University of Cincinnati Online<br><br>Integrating RSI into online course design and delivery brings meaningful engagement between instructors and students which aids in student success and is vital to meeting compliance requirements. Participants will gain a clear definition of RSI, discover actionable strategies to integrate RSI principles seamlessly into course components and create a design plan for integrating RSI into existing online courses or when designing new courses.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.qmprogram.org%2Fqmresources%2Fregistration%2Findex.cfm%3Fsid%3D30509&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1736893020000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0IlWPiWOOj49umaNgxx3qp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">REGISTER with QM<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingqm-success-stories-designing-for-everyone-accessibility-usability-and-the-new-ada-ruling\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableqm-success-stories-designing-for-everyone-accessibility-usability-and-the-new-ada-ruling\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableqm-success-stories-designing-for-everyone-accessibility-usability-and-the-new-ada-ruling\">QM Success Stories: Designing for Everyone: Accessibility, Usability and the New ADA Ruling<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableqm-success-stories-designing-for-everyone-accessibility-usability-and-the-new-ada-ruling\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingqm-success-stories-designing-for-everyone-accessibility-usability-and-the-new-ada-ruling\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>Tuesday, February 11\u00b712:00 \u2013 1:00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presented by a Sonya Woods, Lead Accessibility Consultant, and Matt Farley, Accessibility Consultant, from Penn State World Campus at Pennsylvania State University<br><br>Accessibility is not just about compliance; it\u2019s about creating better experiences for everyone. In this session, we\u2019ll outline the recent ADA updates that extend regulations to websites and mobile apps, and what they mean for organizations. We\u2019ll also explore actionable strategies for improving accessibility, such as optimizing page structure, enhancing readability, and designing inclusive videos and images. Whether you\u2019re new to accessibility or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide valuable insights to help you create more inclusive content.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.qmprogram.org%2Fqmresources%2Fregistration%2Findex.cfm%3Fsid%3D30572&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1736893500000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3JFE8MywpNxlcp0y_aRn5u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">REGISTER with QM<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teaching and Technology (TNT) Workshops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"newExpandable\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingtnt-series-mtsu-online-amp-ltampitc-ctm-center-for-teaching-and-mentoring\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandabletnt-series-mtsu-online-amp-ltampitc-ctm-center-for-teaching-and-mentoring\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandabletnt-series-mtsu-online-amp-ltampitc-ctm-center-for-teaching-and-mentoring\">TnT Series: MTSU Online &amp; LT&amp;ITC \/ CTM (Center for Teaching and Mentoring]<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandabletnt-series-mtsu-online-amp-ltampitc-ctm-center-for-teaching-and-mentoring\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingtnt-series-mtsu-online-amp-ltampitc-ctm-center-for-teaching-and-mentoring\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong><em>About Teaching \u2018n\u2019 Technology (TnT) Series (Tuesdays)<\/em><\/strong>:&nbsp; In partnership with the LT&amp;ITC, this workshop series offers practical guidance on integrating technology into your courses.&nbsp; These short, 30-minute workshops*** combine hands-on demonstrations and information on effective strategies for enhancing student learning. This series is virtual, recorded,<strong> and posted on our <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@MTSUOnline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MTSU Online YouTube Channel<\/strong><\/a>. We hope you will subscribe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>***Two (2) sessions in the TNT series are 1 hour<\/em><\/strong><em>: the first and last. They have been notated with asterisks.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Registration for any of these workshop sessions at <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/u\/0\/embed?src=9a65bf43f5b0659e4ed3e179b5e77a9c4972986a0911f12f72cc7eadcdcfab6c@group.calendar.google.com&amp;ctz=America\/Chicago&amp;pli=1\">MTSU Online Calendar of Virtual Events<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingspring-drop-in-getting-things-going\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablespring-drop-in-getting-things-going\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablespring-drop-in-getting-things-going\">Spring Drop-In \u2013 Getting Things Going***<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablespring-drop-in-getting-things-going\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingspring-drop-in-getting-things-going\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>January 21<sup>st<\/sup> (Tuesday) \u2013 12:30 p.m. \u2013 1:30 p.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenters: Tara Perrin, Karen Hein, Hangmin Zhang, Tim Oneal<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you get your courses up-and-running for spring? Have you run into any issues or need assistance brainstorming tweaks for your online courses? Visit with us during this session.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingannouncements-and-rsi\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableannouncements-and-rsi\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableannouncements-and-rsi\">Announcements and RSI<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableannouncements-and-rsi\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingannouncements-and-rsi\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>February 4<\/strong><strong><sup>th<\/sup><\/strong><strong> (Wednesday) 12:30 p.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenter: Tara Perrin, Karen Hein, Hangmin Zhang, Tim Oneal<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you&#8217;ve gotten started with your spring course, let us help you review shortcuts for sending announcements as you facilitate regular and substantive interaction (RSI) in your online course.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingvideonote\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablevideonote\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablevideonote\">VideoNote<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablevideonote\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingvideonote\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>February 18<\/strong><strong><sup>th<\/sup><\/strong><strong> (Tuesday) 12:30 p.m. &#8211; 1:00 p.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenter(s): Tara Perrin, Karen Hein, Hangmin Zhang, Tim Oneal<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It slices, it dices, it chops\u2026 D2L&#8217;s VideoNote feature is a bit of a Swiss Army knife tool you and your students can use for more engaging online learning experiences. Learn more or refresh your awareness of this tool and the resources available to support its use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingmidterm-grades\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablemidterm-grades\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablemidterm-grades\">Midterm Grades<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablemidterm-grades\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingmidterm-grades\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>March 4th (Tuesday) 12:30 p.m. &#8211; 1:00 p.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenter(s): Tara Perrin, Karen Hein, Hangmin Zhang, Tim Oneal<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s the spring edition of how to use D2L to assemble the information needed for reporting undergraduate student midterm grade information. Use this session as a refresher for creating a Midterm Grades column in your online course.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingcreative-opportunities\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablecreative-opportunities\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablecreative-opportunities\">Creative Opportunities<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablecreative-opportunities\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingcreative-opportunities\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>March 18<sup>th<\/sup> (Tuesday) 12:30 p.m. &#8211; 1:00 p.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenter(s): Tara Perrin, Karen Hein, Hangmin Zhang, Tim Oneal<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ve just returned from Spring Break and recharging your creative juices. Join us for a few quick thoughts on how you can use that refreshed energy to infuse creative moments in your online courses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingengaging-discussions\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableengaging-discussions\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableengaging-discussions\">Engaging Discussions<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableengaging-discussions\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingengaging-discussions\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>Tuesday, April 1<sup>st<\/sup> (Tuesday) 12:30 p.m. &#8211; 1:00 p.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenter(s): Tara Perrin, Karen Hein, Hangmin Zhang, Tim Oneal<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s the middle of the semester; do you know where your Discussions are? Let&#8217;s explore what you can to do re-invigorate your Discussion boards as you encourage more engaging student interaction.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingsurveys-for-student-feedback\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablesurveys-for-student-feedback\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablesurveys-for-student-feedback\">Surveys for Student Feedback<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablesurveys-for-student-feedback\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingsurveys-for-student-feedback\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>Tuesday, April 15<sup>th<\/sup> (Tuesday) 12:30 p.m. &#8211; 1:00 p.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenter(s): <strong>Tara Perrin, Karen Hein, Hangmin Zhang, Tim Oneal<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrapping up the semester, we encourage instructors to seek feedback from students as to their experiences in your online course. The D2L Survey feature can be useful in collecting this feedback.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingfinals-drop-in\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablefinals-drop-in\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablefinals-drop-in\">Finals Drop-In***<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablefinals-drop-in\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfinals-drop-in\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>May 6<sup>th<\/sup> (Tuesday) 12:30 p.m. &#8211; 1:30 p.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenter(s): Tara Perrin, Karen Hein, Hangmin Zhang, Tim Oneal<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re so over this spring semester. Connect with us to resolve any last-minute issues or share any horror stories you&#8217;d like to avoid &#8220;next time&#8221; with your online courses&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special Thanks<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drs. Lando Carter and Jenn Caputo, Interim Directors, LT&amp;ITC<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With great respect and tremendous gratitude, we say a big <strong>THANK YOU<\/strong> to the LT&amp;ITC Interim Directors, Drs. Lando Carter and Jenn Caputo. Since instructional designers were added to MTSU Online in the fall of 2019, the LT&amp;ITC has been a supportive partner to us individually and as a group, providing space and programming for instructors of all ranks and lengths of service to hone their skills, consider pedagogical approaches, and learn from their faculty peers and instructional design team. From the start, the LT&amp;ITC welcomed MTSU Online instructional designers as part of the MTSU family, which was appreciated more than you both will ever know. It has not always been an easy road, but the LT&amp;ITC made it much smoother and, frankly, more fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the \u201cCenter\u201d progresses to its next chapter, we look forward to continuing the collegial partnership established with the LT&amp;ITC and these terrific, dedicated faculty members. Thank you for your service to our MTSU Community. We wish you both well in your next endeavors and will faithfully continue the tradition established during your dedicated years of service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Staff Spotlight<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-parallax\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-972 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/09\/blue-background-1.png)\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Mrs. Tara Perrin, M.A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"265\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1807\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/image-3.png 265w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/image-3-246x300.png 246w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hi! I am Tara Perrin, the \u201celdest\u201d of the MTSU Online Instructional Design Team, having just celebrated my 5 year anniversary at MTSU Online. (Yes, I started with COVID). Before coming to MTSU in 2020, my journey to instructional design started with concierge advising of online students, which then segued into the instructional design field with an online student focus at Tennessee Technological University. Having obtained degrees at MTSU in Sociology emphasizing education and first-generation students, my passion for inclusion and belonging is long held. As I discovered my love for online students and quality design and development, I earned certifications in online development, design, and teaching from Oregon State University and Quality Matters\u00ae. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently enrolled in the Ed.S. Higher Education concentration at MTSU, my focus is online students and modalities and the quality assurance processes rooted in student success. In my work with faculty, I strive to build relationships and collaborate positively, so students see themselves in quality MTSU online courses. This helps students connect to our university, follows better practices centered on quality assurance, and, most importantly, allows students to dream bigger by seeing themselves represented in all spaces, including the academy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally from Florida, I have been in the Boro for 17 years with my husband of almost 30 years, Richard. We currently have 3 furbabies, 2 cats (Roxie and Bailey), and our Great Pyrenees ((Travis) Kelce). We are HUGE Kansas City Chiefs fans, hence our dog\u2019s name. I love to watch documentaries, read good books, and work with our talented faculty to make MTSU Online the best option for all students, near and far!&nbsp;.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our MTSU Online Family has Grown!&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1839\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/image-6.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/image-6-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/image-6-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/image-6-1152x1536.png 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1838\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/image-5.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/image-5-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/image-5-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/01\/image-5-1152x1536.png 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We are thrilled to announce a new arrival to our MTSU Online Family! Please help us congratulate Dr. Tim Oneal and his wife, Tiffany, on the birth of their little girl, Evelynn Zella Oneal (Evie). She arrived on January 5<sup>th<\/sup> at 3:19 pm, weighing 5.12 lbs. Both momma and baby are healthy, and everyone is doing well. <strong>Welcome to our MTSUO Family, Evie!!!<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Newsletter for Faculty Teaching Online Welcome Have you Heard? Quality Matters\u00ae is Here Due to the hard work of our MTSU faculty across campus and our MTSU Online staff, we have grown exponentially and now offer more online courses and programs than ever. Thank you for all your efforts! 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