Do you ever struggle with getting students to engage closely with readings, or talk specifically about a text? Gina and Lindsey will talk about their experience using Perusall, an online tool that turns readings into interactive discussions.
Joshua Parcha and Lori Reno discuss and share examples of successful implementation of creative assessments in their courses and its benefits to students achieving learning objectives.
This session will introduce collaborative group work that required students to get out of their seats and participate in problem-solving activities.
How often do you have a chance to talk with other instructors who teach similar topics and/or courses as yourself? Join your colleagues in discipline-specific breakout rooms for round-table informal discussions about teaching and learning.
A feedback loop consists of gathering, analyzing, and implementing changes based on feedback. Online instructors can embed opportunities for student voice in improving teaching effectiveness in courses using feedback loops. This presentation will share examples of feedback loops to enhance online teaching and student learning throughout the semester – including pre-semester survey, Q&A discussion board, […]
“Purposeful assessment drives instruction and affects learning.” This workshop addresses how to design different types of assessments in Canvas so students understand their purpose and integration into your course. In addition, this workshop includes tips on how to write rubrics so students understand what is expected for successful completion of the assignment and how to […]
Two of the most powerful tools for teaching online are Zoom and Kaltura. In this workshop, we’ll discuss how to identify their key features, basic functions, and how to best use the tools. By the end of the session, you’ll understand how to create and manage videos and where to locate support resources for further […]
There are a number of factors that might persuade a student to cheat. As the instructor, you have the ability to influence many of those factors in order to limit the opportunity and lessen the desire for students to cheat. In this workshop, we will discuss what causes students to commit academic integrity violations and […]
Join us for a half-day, virtual event focusing on strategies for teaching the whole student. This event will feature an instructor panel and a student panel, followed by an open discussion. Topics of discussion for both panels will cover similar themes so you can hear both the faculty and student perspective. The day ends with […]
Join us this semester for three badge programs from Information Technology Support and the Center for Instructional Design. We will be offering our new Media Production Badge and Course Design badge again for those that asked, as well as a new Accessibility badge. Participants who complete our badges will have them awarded through the Penn […]
In order to enhance student success in online courses, there are a variety of academic success tools that can be provided to students to guide their learning. In this session, we will discuss viewing guides, study guides, and post-exam reflections.
Join us to hear about virtual reality in a shared DLC course taught by Bill Cantor, Assistant Teaching Professor in Information Sciences and Technology. This spring Bill used Meta Quest 2 headsets with Horizon Workrooms to bring together students from York, Abington, and Harrisburg campuses.
