In preparation for the Summer B 2020 & Fall 2020 terms and ongoing efforts to preserve academic continuity, we would like to inform you that the Remote Teach Ready (RTR) Micro-credential has been extended to the entire FIU instructor community. Remote Teach Ready Training By participating in the RTR Workshop, attendees will have the opportunity […]
By Morgan Hughes FIU was ranked as No. 5 in 2020 Best Online Colleges in Florida, based on alumni salaries and tuition rates. In addition, 16 of FIU’s online bachelor’s ranked in the top 20 in each respective category, and six master’s programs ranked in the top 30 in each respective category. Some key Guide to […]
Technological advances in digital communication and a generation of learners comfortable with studying virtually have fueled national growth in online learning. At Florida International University, the number of new fully online students for academic year 2018-2019, increased 29% above the previous year. This fall (2019), online enrollments grew 18% when compared to fall 2018, outpacing the 15% […]
innovedCon 2019, an FIU Online powered Learning Design Conference, was held on October 2nd & 3rd at the InterContinental Doral in Miami Florida. Lead. Design. Create. FIU Online’s second innovedCon event invited online higher education professionals from around the country to participate in immersive sessions showcasing the latest in emerging online curricular design practices. The conference […]
Bright minds convene each year in San Jose, California, to discuss the latest developments in the use of virtual reality for training and education at the Realities 360 conference. For the past two years, FIU faculty and staff have been among them, presenting their innovative work to an audience of peers. Realities 360-Futures Made Of […]
FIU Online Con is an annual conference exclusively tailored to faculty, giving them a chance to discover new instructional technology, innovative learning tools, and to learn about quality online course design. The conference is open to all FIU teaching professionals currently or interested in teaching fully online courses. Register for the FIU Online Con 2019 now. […]
FIU Online outings are always a treat. A spring team meeting at Topgolf was no exception. Now that FIU Online boasts 100 fully online degree programs, the team was especially green with excitement. Keepin’ it 100 The changing landscape of higher education means more students pursue degrees while working full time, 100 online degrees can […]
Florida International University (FIU) recently acknowledged FIU Online and its staff members in a couple of award ceremonies. Ignite Campaign Awards Each year FIU recognizes departments and individuals for their generosity to the Ignite program. Ignite is a fundraising campaign that encourages employees to donate to a fund benefiting students through scholarships. Contributions are directed […]
Faculty Webinar Series Launched For those who were able to participate in our inaugural FIU Online Faculty Webinar Series, thank you for joining! FIU Online launched the series to explore topics important to our online faculty. February’s webinar featured instructor and online learning expert, Kona Jones, in the session titled, “Creating Instructor Presence in Your […]
Great things are happening at FIU Online! For example, Affordability Counts is being offered to other Florida state schools, along with a new revamp of its website. Affordability Counts encourages faculty to adopt free or low-cost materials when developing their courses and recognizes those faculty who have proactively made changes to make materials less costly […]
