A course map is a visual representation of the ways in which your course instruction and assignments align with the learning objectives. Mapping your course allows you to identify where students are learning key concepts and skills, and to make decisions about formative and summative assessments. This Online Course Mapping Guide https://www.coursemapguide.com/ developed at UC San Diego,… Read more »
Course Design
Quick Tip: Canvas Checklist
This Start of Semester Checklist for Canvas, adapted from the University of North Texas, is comprised of pointers, reminders, and resources, useful for setting up a course in Canvas. The document has four sections: Canvas Setup – Contains reminders on how to complete task such as how to import a course from previous semesters or move section enrollments from individual… Read more »
Article: Humanizing STEM Education; OER Follow-Up
One of the three pillars of the 2030 strategic plan is Student Success and Opportunity. Goal 1 of this Pillar for Bloomington’s campus focuses on Undergraduate Academic Experience and Career Preparation, with one of the objectives calling for us to consider evidence-based pedagogy, with the goal of enhancing evidence-based pedagogy and inclusive teaching practices to improve student outcomes in… Read more »
Evidence Based Frameworks for Course Design | Upcoming Conferences | Report
If you are considering redesigning your course over the summer (or working on the design of a new course), the following are a few evidence based frameworks for course design. Note: Many of these frameworks work in tandem with each other. Backward Design / Understanding by Design Backward design outlines a course planning approach that starts… Read more »
Course Mapping Templates
A few weeks ago, I shared some resources that included an interactive site which allowed you to plan out each lesson or module of your course. The information below can be used to help you to map out your course. Couse Mapping is an excellent approach to designing or redesigning a course. The Course Mapping Guide linked… Read more »
Teaching Resources
The Teaching.Tools Website has a few resources that may be helpful to you. The Active Learning Library https://teaching.tools/activities allows you to explore teaching strategies aimed to increase engagement in the classroom. This site allows you to search for activities by filtering based on: Difficulty (for the instructor) Prep Time Required Bloom’s Taxonomy (e.g., remember, apply) Active Learning (e.g., individual… Read more »
Teaching Goals Inventory (TGI)
The Teaching Goals Inventory (TGI) is a valuable resource to assist instructors who are developing new courses or revising the design of a pre-existing course. The TGI is a self-assessment of instructional goals. (SEE: Classroom assessment techniques : a handbook for college teachers – https://iucat.iu.edu/catalog/4211327). Its purpose is threefold: to help college teachers become more aware of what… 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 »
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 »