There have long been calls for using evidence-based teaching techniques and technologies in the classroom to improve student success. For example the 2012 “Engage to Excel” report by the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) notes that “Classroom approaches…
Anticipating and Addressing Student Resistance in Your Courses
Tagged with: active learning, edtech, online learning, online teaching, teaching, technology
Posted in education, Evidence-Based Pedagogy, Online Teaching & Learning, teaching
Posted in education, Evidence-Based Pedagogy, Online Teaching & Learning, teaching
Resources for Supporting Students in Psychological Distress
Here are a few resources related to supporting students (and others) in psychological distress: 1. Trauma-Informed Practices for Postsecondary Education: A Guide (pdf) Mentioned in this related article: “What Trauma Looks Like in College-Aged Students and Adult Learners“ 2. Mental…
Updated Handout – Tips & Tools for Family-Safe Usage of Devices
I updated an old handout I made for parents at the elementary school where my wife used to work: Tips & Tools for Family-Safe Usage of Devices. It has suggestions for parents to help monitor and support their children’s use of…
Information about #IndieWeb & #WordPress
Thanks for sharing information about #IndieWeb & #WordPress, Greg McVerry. Still just gradually trying out things here. This is a first stab at trying a webmention. The IndieWeb site and Chris Aldrich’s site have been very helpful in getting started,…
Tagged with: IndieWeb, webmention, wordpress
Posted in Educational Technology, IndieWeb, Open Education
Posted in Educational Technology, IndieWeb, Open Education
Resources for Improving Student Success in College Math Courses
I posted some resources for improving student success in college math courses over on the POD list, copied below: I highly recommend this free ebook that MAA (mathematical association of america) put out last year: Instructional Practices Guide: Guide to…
Tagged with: adaptive learning, math, open textbooks, retention, Student Success
Posted in Educational Technology, Evidence-Based Pedagogy, Open Education
Posted in Educational Technology, Evidence-Based Pedagogy, Open Education
The Case for Open Textbooks
Here is an article summarizing some of the research and data on the benefits of open textbooks that I posted over on the circles of innovation site: The Open Textbook Alliance created a nice handout explaining The Case for Open Textbooks. Open…
Using FlipGrid in Canvas
I posted some information about how to setup and use FlipGrid in Canvas over on the Canvas community site and Circles of Innovation. And made a video screencast:
Course Design Rubrics & Checklists
I’m starting to lose track of all the different rubrics and checklists related to course design that I’ve come across, and some new ones have come out very recently, so I’d thought I’d list them here. If you know of…
Posted in Online Teaching & Learning
Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies in Canvas
I’ve shared a resource in Canvas Commons with some examples of brief, research-based teaching strategies implemented in Canvas, such as: transparent assignments, minute papers, values affirmation, social belonging, goal setting, student testimonials, nudges, discussion protocols, wrappers, and midterm student feedback. You can…
Tagged with: canvas, DBER, Evidence-Based Pedagogy, online learning, online teaching, retention
Posted in Evidence-Based Pedagogy, Online Teaching & Learning
Posted in Evidence-Based Pedagogy, Online Teaching & Learning
Canvas Online Teaching Readiness Self-Assessment
I shared a self-assessment for faculty preparing to teach online. You can try the Online Teaching Readiness Self-Assessment here, or import it from Canvas Commons. It’s based on Penn State’s Faculty Self-Assessment: Preparing for Online Teaching. I also like the Online…
Tagged with: canvas, faculty development, online learning, online teaching, readiness
Posted in Online Teaching & Learning
Posted in Online Teaching & Learning
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