In this blog, Sophia Lee describes how she uses 360 degree whiteboards as a tool to enhance equitable learning, the research behind this strategy and her typical lesson cycle.
As I developed as a teacher, my challenge was understanding how to integrate this theory beyond affective domain activities like student check-ins and journal writing.
I’ve wondered: What happens between our initial informal assignments and submission of the first formal paper? Why is there such a huge drop off in engagement? Can I do anything to reverse this trend?
Humanizing And Equity The theme of this four-part “Notes from the Field” blog series has been humanizing online teaching and learning with an equity-minded lens. Michelle Pacansky-Brock, the highly-acclaimed CVC-OEI Online Teaching and Learning Faculty Mentor, writes, “In humanized online courses, positive instructor-student relationships are prioritized and serve as the connective tissue between students, engagement, and …
Teaching Online: Student Engagement On Zoom (Synchronous) Read More »
When I asked my students for anonymous feedback at the end of my online course, they responded, “I loved being able to still have interaction with my classmates. I didn’t think I would really get that interaction in an online class so that was definitely a bonus for me,” and “I liked how the professor …
Teaching Online: Student-To-Student Interaction (Asynchronous) Read More »
One of the most significant factors correlated with student persistence, success, and learning in online courses is the relationship between the instructor and students (CCCCO Distance Education Report). An instructor’s empathy, care, and compassion distinguish the quality of those relationships. This two-part blog series focuses on humanizing online teaching and learning. Michelle Pacansky-Brock defines humanizing as “a …
Consider replacing some of your Canvas Discussions with Flipgrids to prevent discussion fatigue. I have heard of colleagues who alternate between Canvas Discussions and Flipgrids each week. I enjoy sprinkling Flipgrids throughout the semester.
