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In the new year, you’ll notice a new format for the Distance Up Close newsletter. The emailed digest will feature article snapshots that link to our recently developed news webpage on the Office of Digital Learning (ODL) [...]

Akindi, a web-based scanning tool, offers instructors an efficient and secure way to administer bubble-sheet tests. With Akindi, use any copier-scanner to print and scan forms from your home or office—no need for [...]

Course introduction videos are an excellent way to welcome online students to your class, set expectations for the course, and show students how and where to get started. For instructors undergoing a [...]

If you currently use Design Tools, prepare for Spring 2026 with DesignPLUS, a course design tool that simplifies the process of building and styling a high-quality course. Beginning January 1, 2026, DesignPLUS permanently replaces [...]

In this recurring feature, the Office of Digital Learning recognizes instructors who have achieved high-quality certification of their online courses. The courses have passed a rigorous peer-review process based on the nationally [...]