Can you introduce yourself a little? What’s a hobby or two you enjoy? Hi! My name is Eric Brinkman, and I prefer they/them pronouns. I know it can be hard or seem strange for people at first, but it’s actually quite simple and grammatically correct! I was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, but I haven’t lived… Read more »
Tag: instructional technology
Technologies for Creating Inclusive Classes
Research shows that creating inclusive classes can help your students improve their performance by enhancing their learning (Muruyama, et. al., 2000). A key starting point for inclusion is making sure everyone feels like they belong to the class community—that they have opportunities to be heard and engage with classmates. As an IUB instructor, you have… Read more »
Say It Right with NameCoach: Pronouncing Student Names
Do you have trouble pronouncing your students’ names, or is your own name a real tongue twister for some? NameCoach, a new default app embedded into Canvas, can help you and your students pronounce one another’s names correctly. Here are some examples of using NameCoach in effective and engaging ways. Build relationships with your students… Read more »
Free yourself from the lectern: Using Solstice for screen sharing
Are you trying to free yourself from the front of the room by sharing course content from your mobile device? Do you want your students to effortlessly display their work for peers to view in class? Are you looking for ways to engage your students and hold them accountable for their work during class? You… Read more »
Are Your Students Getting It? Use Quick Check in Canvas Content to Find Out
If you are teaching a face-to-face class, you can easily find out whether your students are understanding course concepts. At minimum, you can ask students to self-report their comprehension by raising their hands or by using a classroom assessment technique that asks them to write down the muddiest points of the lecture. Alternatively, you can… Read more »