Last week we discussed ways to establish presence in your classroom and allow your students to get to know you. This week we will talk about ways to get to know your students, as well as help them know each other. Attendance: If you use a sheet to have people sign in, you… Read more »
Entries by akesha
Quick Tips: Preparing for the first day of classes (Part 1)
5-6 minute read: I’ve collected tips from a variety of sources and summarized them below. Some of these ideas may be ones you already do, but I have found reminders never hurt. The Eberly Center at Carnegie Mellon University suggests the first class meeting should serve at least two basic purposes: To clarify all reasonable… Read more »
How UDL Helps Us Create Classes Where Everyone Can Learn and Succeed
A few weeks ago we talked about UDL in the conversation around accessible syllabi. This post provides more back ground on what UDL or (Universal Design of Learning) is, and how it can be useful to you when you for the purposes of teaching and learning. The information I am providing was adapted from the… Read more »
Evidence Based Teaching in STEM and activating prior knowledge
Reading time: Approximately 5 minutes The Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) offers a Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) designed to provide STEM educators with evidence-based strategies they can employ to improve their teaching as well as effectively conduct teaching as research projects. The course, An Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching, is offered… Read more »
Flippity
Flippity https://www.flippity.net/ is a free resource that allows for the quick creation of quizzes, flash cards, presentations, memory games, word searches, and more. Flippity allows users to customize premade Google Sheet templates with their own content. Instructors can use Flippity as a presentation tool, or to create low- or no-stakes assignments through Google Sheets. Further, students can use… Read more »
Research in Action Podcast
Last year, Oregon State University concluded the podcast series, Research In Action. The archives remain available for review. The podcast covers a wide variety of topics related to research, teaching, and/or higher education. Some specific titles include: Supporting Undergraduate Researchers: https://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/research/podcast/e64/ Learning Analytics and Big Data: https://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/research/podcast/e145/ Dissertation Writing: https://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/research/podcast/e136/ Content Analysis: https://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/research/podcast/e163/ Capstone Courses: http://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/research/podcast/e129/ Computational Musicology: http://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/research/podcast/e105/ Studying Academic Advising Online: https://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/research/podcast/e160/… Read more »
Creating an Accessible Syllabus
Research related to the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) https://udlguidelines.cast.org/ reminds us that creating accessible material is a win for all students. One of the access points that students may have to you and your course is the syllabus. The course syllabus communicates more than just due dates and contact information. You can set a tone of respect… Read more »
8 Summer Reads on DEI
The National Institute on Scientific Teaching has shared a few recommendations for summer reading. This list focuses on books that may help us deepen our understanding of Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) topics in higher education. Full descriptions are provided in the links by clicking on the titles. I have also added a link to… Read more »
SAMR Model and Bloom’s Taxonomy in Canvas
SAMR is an acronym for Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition. This model of technology integration was developed by Ruben R. Puentedura, Ph.D. who began researching this topic because he wanted to ensure that the use of technology enhanced teaching practice. The SAMR model provides a technique for moving through degrees of technology adoption to find more… Read more »
Microlectures
A microlecture is a brief video or audio recording, or multimedia presentation covering a single concept or topic. Originating as 60-second lectures, they have since expanded to include clear, concise descriptions of a single topic or idea in under 6 minutes. These lectures can be used in online, blended, or face-to-face contexts (see 7 Things… Read more »