OLI https://oli.cmu.edu/ Transforming higher education through the science of learning. Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:04:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://oli.cmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/olilogoinverted200-66x66.png OLI https://oli.cmu.edu/ 32 32 New dates added: Come see Torus! https://oli.cmu.edu/new-dates-added-come-see-torus/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:49:25 +0000 https://oli.cmu.edu/?p=33563 Explore the next generation of OLI’s learning platform—Torus. Join our June 26 webinar to see the modern new UI, discussion boards, LMS gradebook passback, AI assistant tools, collaborative notes, and more.

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]]> Come see Torus! https://oli.cmu.edu/come-see-torus/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:02:30 +0000 https://oli.cmu.edu/?p=33058 Explore the next generation of OLI’s learning platform—Torus. Join our June 26 webinar to see the modern new UI, discussion boards, LMS gradebook passback, AI assistant tools, collaborative notes, and more.

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]]> Torus Version 30: Deepening Engagement and Rewarding Achievement https://oli.cmu.edu/torus-v30/ Thu, 22 May 2025 18:21:50 +0000 https://oli.cmu.edu/?p=32684 Celebrate student achievement and personalize support in Torus Version 30. New features include Course Certificates, AI Activation Points with DOT, and upgraded authoring analytics—designed to make learning more engaging and responsive.

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]]> Torus Version 29: Transforming Learning with Improved Usability, Functionality, and Insights https://oli.cmu.edu/torus-v29/ Thu, 22 May 2025 18:21:39 +0000 https://oli.cmu.edu/?p=32681 Torus Version 29 introduces role-specific navigation, student-paced assessments with one-question-per-page and instant feedback, faster authoring with question duplication, and new tools for instructors to visualize feedback and track progress.

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]]> “Transforming undergraduate chemistry” https://oli.cmu.edu/transforming-undergraduate-chemistry/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:32:53 +0000 https://oli.cmu.edu/?p=31214 A new formula for success in undergraduate chemistry REAL CHEM, a Gates Foundation-funded project between the Open Learning Initiative and Arizona State University's Center for Education Through eXploration (ETX), aims to change General Chemistry from a "weed out" course to a "bring along" course that improves outcomes for all students. LEARN MORE

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]]> Torus v.28 Launches a New Student Interface and Many Exciting Instructor & Authoring Improvements https://oli.cmu.edu/torus-v28/ Tue, 13 Aug 2024 22:07:26 +0000 https://oli.cmu.edu/?p=31084 Torus Version 28 debuts a redesigned student interface with improved navigation, personalized progress tracking, and a new collaborative Notes feature. Instructors and authors gain enhanced customization tools, schedule views, and progress-based gating for more tailored learning experiences.

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]]> Torus v.27 Brings Many New Authoring Updates https://oli.cmu.edu/torus-v27/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:57:34 +0000 https://oli.cmu.edu/?p=30944 Torus Version 27 brings major authoring upgrades including undo/redo, tooltips, curriculum-linked content, and searchable objectives. Students benefit from smarter feedback flow and saved responses, while new admin role levels offer clearer permissions and control.

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]]> Torus v.24 Prepares for Fall Semester with the Largest Torus Release Ever https://oli.cmu.edu/torus-v24/ Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:53:21 +0000 https://oli.cmu.edu/?p=30739 Torus Version 24 adds onboarding wizards, smarter portals for students and instructors, flexible assessment controls, and new authoring tools like collaborative discussions and flowchart-based adaptive authoring—making course setup and delivery more intuitive than ever.

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]]> Take language courses with CMU instructors https://oli.cmu.edu/take-language-courses-with-cmu-instructors/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 20:44:39 +0000 https://oli.cmu.edu/?p=30708 Learn French, Spanish, or Chinese with a CMU professor and earn a certificate of completion The latest offerings of instructor-led language courses from CMU's Modern Languages Department is here. These courses are available to anyone in the world, but roster numbers will be capped to ensure a manageable student-to-instructor ratio. Courses offered: French

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]]> Torus V.23 Update Brings New Features, Lays Groundwork for More Improvements https://oli.cmu.edu/torus-v23/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 01:19:47 +0000 https://oli.cmu.edu/?p=30551 Torus Version 23 introduces new student and instructor portals, progress-aware learning analytics, collaborative discussion features, explorations for applied learning, flexible scheduling tools, and A/B testing via UpGrade—expanding what’s possible in course design and delivery.

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