Where possible, consider recording the first lecture (or two) for those that may be precluded from attending in class sessions due to illness or quarantine.The recording does not need to be professional or pretty, just have the notes and voice There are a couple of quick options for recording while in class. For example, you… Read more »
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Revisiting Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes describe what you expect students to be able to do by the end of the course. They are not just what is covered in the course, but rather what students should be able to demonstrate or accomplish based on the instruction they received. Thus, learning outcomes normally include action verbs like solve, analyze,… Read more »
Book – Assessing Student Learning by Design
If you have taken a course design course at the university level, you have most likely been introduced to the concept of Backwards Design: https://citl.indiana.edu/teaching-resources/course-design/index.html. The backward design process asks instructors to structure student learning around assessments that are intentionally designed to provide evidence that students have achieved the course goals. This concept comes from the classic… Read more »
Why pronouns are important for you and your students
Stating our personal pronouns is a way for instructors to build inclusivity and trust in the classroom and facilitate conversations about gender and privilege with students and colleagues. Sharing pronouns is good practice for everyone, even if you feel that you have a visible gender identity. It normalizes the practice of not making assumptions about… Read more »
Quick Tips: Preparing for the first day of classes (Part 2)
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 »
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 »
PowerPoint Sections
What Are PowerPoint Sections? While PowerPoint Sections is a feature introduced in 2010, it is a hidden feature to many. Much like you use folders to organize your files, you can use sections to organize your slides into meaningful groups, categories, chunks, buckets, or chapters of a presentation for easier management. For instance, if you have… Read more »
Supporting Online Discussions
One of the greatest challenges for faculty is that students often come to class not having completed assigned readings. This makes it difficult for them to participate in discussion, and it may also make it difficult for them to follow the material you have planned for the day/week. Synchronous or Face-to-face: Spend 5 minutes at… Read more »
Create a classroom culture of inquiry and mistake-making
Adapted from codetribe. It’s great if you can answer student questions, but you’re not always going to have the answer, and that is okay. Share with students the reality that the disciplines taught within Luddy are vast, where no one knows everything. Developing software and addressing big questions related to the ethical use of technology is not… Read more »
Design for Success in Canvas
Be clear. Detailed instructions are written for the least tech-savvy students. Make no assumptions. Include info links, definitions of terminology and expectations of writing length. Include links to specific Canvas Guides for Students in your assignment instructions for those who need step-by-step tutorials on how to post to a discussion board or how to submit an assignment. Be sure you… Read more »