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The arrival of a new semester brings a new sense of optimism for both us, as instructors, as well as our students. So what’s a good, “first day” activity? See below :) |
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One option is to begin a dialogue designed to learn more about your students’ prior classroom learning experiences. Questions for facilitating these insights can happen by having them respond to one or more of the questions below.
- I find my best learning happens when the teacher ___
- Learning in a course is difficult for me when ___
- I am most likely to participate in class activities when ___
- Other students in my classes help me learn when they ___
The first two questions provide you with some insights about where the students have experienced positive learning experiences and also those they’ve seen as impediments. The remaining two questions shed some light on their experiences in collaborating with peers.
Technology Integration: Moodle has a “Feedback” tool that can be used for gathering students' responses to these questions. Another option is Google Docs where students can either record their responses individually or share them as a group.
(Source: adapted from Goza, B.K. “Graffiti Needs Assessment: Involving Students in the First Class Session.”)
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Center for Teaching and Learning |
Welcome to 2022! We have a lot of things in store for faculty this year, and can't wait to communicate more about it. Throughout the year, we want to make sure that you are a part of what is happening in the CTL, and encourage you to reach out to us even as we focus on communicating effectively with you. Together we are stronger, and together we will make sure this is a successful year.
CTL Advisory Board
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2021 - 2022 CTL Advisory Board
At Large: Michael Liu (FT), Arts, Science, Business, and Technology: Grant Jolliff (FT), and Aaron Prillaman (PT), Davie: Dee Edwards (FT), and Katrena Wells (PT), Health Sciences: Datra Delk-Patrick (FT), Teaching, Learning, and Global Engagement: Nathanael Gough (FT), Faculty Chair: Gloria Johnson (FT)
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New Director of Digital Accessibility! |
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I am excited to start 2022 off as the new director of digital accessibility. In this role, I want to continue our campus-wide efforts to ensure that all things digital are accessible to people with and without disabilities. In the coming weeks, I'll announce various learning opportunities for both faculty and staff. One thing you can look forward to is using Grackle Docs, an accessibility checker for Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. The best part is that it can create accessible PDFs from your Google files so that you don't have to become an Adobe expert!
Until my previous position is filled, please direct instructional design questions to Jeremiah Dahl and Phil Tietjen. For those of you registered for the Effective Teaching Online course that begins on January 24, please know that I will still facilitate it and it'll run as planned.
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Our spring Passport schedule kicks off on Wednesday, January 12 at 12:30 with our new Culture Cafe - a chance to chat with international students and scholars while enjoying a cup of coffee or tea. We'll host the Culture Cafe every Wednesday, so you can drop in any or every week.
On Thursday, January 13th, we'll be hosting an Open House for current and prospective Global Scholars between 10:30-1:00. We appreciate you sharing the opportunity with students! Consider giving credit or extra credit for students to attend Passport Events (we track their attendance and participation for you.) Better yet - bring your entire class to an event!
We have a lot of incredible offerings this term, including live presentations from France, Kenya, Ireland, and South Africa. Take a look at our Spring passport schedule.
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Do you create a "Welcome" video for your online or hybrid courses?
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From the Editors: Do You Have a Story to Share? |
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We are looking for faculty stories! We want to keep the focus of your newsletter on you, the faculty. Would you please help us find those stories? Here are the kinds of things we are looking for:
- Faculty who have globalized their courses.
- Faculty who are doing something creative in class
- Faculty who have received awards
- Faculty reporting out on what they got from their professional development (could be written, video, podcast, etc.)
- Faculty who have received a new degree
- Faculty who are retiring
- Faculty Division Chair / Program Director Bios
- Faculty sharing their experiences of teaching in an active learning classroom
- Faculty Senate initiatives
- Faculty who have led overseas trips with students
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New and Improved TLG Website |
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We are excited to share with you our new and improved TLG website! We hope that you will bookmark our site which includes great resources to support teaching and learning.
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Visit our subpages to learn more about the program areas represented within our TLG team and how they can support you!
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Looking for a previously published article in The Storm Report? Access the archives to find an earlier Issue. Enjoy! |
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Teaching, Learning & Global Engagement
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