LEDstudio Blog

If you’re like me, you’ve probably been using AI over the last year to help refine emails for clarity or brainstorm lesson plans. Exploring AI tools is definitely a journey of discovery. It takes some time to test what works, but it’s incredibly rewarding when you find the ones that click. Recently, I started experimenting […]

With so much current attention focused on AI and accessibility, it may seem odd to revisit hybrid course design. But high-quality hybrid teaching remains one of the most flexible and effective approaches for supporting student learning and engagement. Hybrid courses blend synchronous face-to-face instruction with asynchronous online learning experiences. At VCU, hybrid courses intentionally combine […]

When faculty think about course design, they naturally focus first on content: readings, lectures, discussions, and assignments. These are, of course, the foundation of any learning experience. However, the underlying course structure is a sometimes neglected but deeply important consideration as well. Before students can engage meaningfully with ideas, they have to understand how the […]

The LEDstudio Media Team has helped many faculty record and share guest speaker sessions, both in person and online. Whether you are inviting an expert to join your class on Zoom or hosting them in person, a little preparation can make the recording look and sound its best. Start by thinking through the logistics. Will […]

As instructors and instructional designers, we strive to remove barriers of learning. And one way of doing that is ensuring our content meets accessibility standards. But ensuring all our online content meets accessibility standards can feel daunting—especially if we are not sure where to start. Enter UDOIT—an accessibility checker built right into Canvas. And as […]