Earlier in the semester, the CTE asked for your input about how your teaching has changed this semester. Thanks to all who responded! You can read a summary of responses here. We will share out more insights and tips from this in coming weeks. One of the most frequently cited challenges was building class community online. As one respondent puts it, "Some of the biggest challenges is in building relationships with students in medium and larger classes (over Zoom). It can absolutely be done - but takes some intentional thinking, planning, and carving out space to make sure that relationships are fostered with students." Educators with Equity Unbound and OneHE have curated a suite of open resources on community building activities. These go beyond basic ice-breakers by guiding students to be more intentional about issues of identity and equity as they have fun, learn about each other, and build community.

Open and Affordable Course Materials Awards Program Accepting applications through November 15 The cost of textbooks has become a significant barrier to student success and learning. The goal of the ETSU Open and Affordable Awards Program is to encourage instructor experimentation and innovation in finding new, better, and less costly ways to deliver learning materials to their students through Open Educational Resources (OER) and Affordable course materials in ETSU classrooms.  Learn more and apply!

Upcoming Events

TED Talk Lunch and Learn Grab some goodies and logon to join us for a TED talk and guided discussion that is informal and always informational! Friday at Noon: November 13th Register here See our Events page