This session will provide practical pedagogical tips and strategies for teaching online. We will highlight the balance of synchronous and asynchronous learning, share learner-centered and inclusive practices, and suggest options for alternative assessments. Event recording from 12/09/2020:
Have you heard of or seen fellow colleagues use version control in the classroom, but don't know how/where to begin? If so, and you want to get it right the first time then, this session is for you! This is an introductory session to the world of version control in the classroom. We will discuss ... Read more
Have you heard of or seen fellow colleagues use version control in the classroom, but don't know how/where to begin? If so, and you want to get it right the first time then, this session is for you! This is an introductory session to the world of version control in the classroom. We will discuss ... Read more
This session takes a deeper dive into Zoom's updated tools and more advanced features for greater flexibility and control. Topics covered include a brief recap of Basics, an overview of the toolbar, polls, breakout rooms, auto transcription, user level account settings, and recording settings. Event recording from 12/15/2020:
This session takes a deeper dive into Zoom's updated tools and more advanced features for greater flexibility and control. Topics covered include a brief recap of Basics, an overview of the toolbar, polls, breakout rooms, auto transcription, user level account settings, and recording settings. Event recording from 12/15/2020:
This session covers more advanced features including adding multiple workspaces to your Slack screen, working with various apps, using Slack’s built-in commands, and creating groups. Event recording from 12/15/2020:
This session covers more advanced features including adding multiple workspaces to your Slack screen, working with various apps, using Slack’s built-in commands, and creating groups. Event recording from 12/15/2020:
This session features several faculty members in Humanities-based courses sharing strategies on facilitating discussions in digital spaces: Kara Wittman (English) will discuss collaborative synchronous writing, "microteaching" as a way of encouraging rich discussions and strong community in breakout rooms, and collaborative synchronous student/professor feedback sessions and workshops as a replacement for written comments on written ... Read more
This session features several faculty members in Humanities-based courses sharing strategies on facilitating discussions in digital spaces: Kara Wittman (English) will discuss collaborative synchronous writing, "microteaching" as a way of encouraging rich discussions and strong community in breakout rooms, and collaborative synchronous student/professor feedback sessions and workshops as a replacement for written comments on written ... Read more
This session covers an in-depth overview of pre-assigned breakout rooms and what it takes to make them work. Specific topics include host and participant requirements, potential quirks and pitfalls, reasons why issues may occur (and how to avoid them!) and a "good enough" scenario. Event recording from 12/08/2020:
This session covers an in-depth overview of pre-assigned breakout rooms and what it takes to make them work. Specific topics include host and participant requirements, potential quirks and pitfalls, reasons why issues may occur (and how to avoid them!) and a "good enough" scenario. Event recording from 12/08/2020:
This open discussion offers faculty the opportunity to connect with colleagues to share successes and challenges from teaching online in Fall 2020. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to share their experiences, ideas, tips and techniques! Session Handout (PDF) Event recording:
