A new Canvas feature makes it easier than ever to create inclusive learning spaces: The recently-enabled personal pronouns allows Canvas users to select their preferred pronouns. Much like correctly pronouncing a person’s name, using preferred pronouns demonstrates you respect and value a person’s identity. Sharing your own pronouns is a great way to create an… Read more »
Wondering how to set a welcoming tone, get to know your students, and engage everyone from the first day of classes? Use icebreakers to reduce the awkwardness of introductions, build an inclusive learning community, and offer students the opportunity to practice participating. The right icebreaker helps students apply course content and enhance their learning. Plus,… Read more »
If you’re tired of logging into uits.iu.edu/zoom to launch or create Zoom meetings, try out the Zoom Desktop Client. The Desktop Client (download for PC and Mac here) offers additional features: Better host controls Ability to self-select breakout rooms (as a participant) Enhanced security options Easily ensure you’re signed in with IU credentials Integrate Zoom… Read more »
Take time on the first day of class or early in the semester to talk about the fact that adversity is to be expected in college, but it is temporary, and how you and the class will support each other to get through it. Why do I have to care about this when I teach… Read more »
More instructors are connecting their students to campus resources, particularly highlighting the services available at CAPS. As we navigate COVID, we are learning more about other equally meaningful connections students may need. Ensure your students know about other campus resources that could support their sense of belonging and, in turn, their success as a student…. Read more »
An easy way to build community in your online course is to learn and use students’ names. This is easy to do in synchronous online classes because participants’ names are displayed with their pictures. If a student’s preferred name doesn’t match their name on the roster, invite them to use the “Rename” feature in Zoom to… Read more »