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August 20, 2020 at 3:00 pm
No full textMany students arrive at universities with weak metacognitive skills, and this is a particular challenge for first-generation students and students from underprivileged backgrounds. Research has shown that non-content-related course features, such as scaffolding and instructor talk, can effectively support student learning. Students were surveyed at a variety of different levels regarding their study habits, their confidence in their content mastery, and how supported they felt concerning course policies. In this session, the results of these surveys will be discussed as well as their implications for how instructors might best support both new and returning students, whether online or in-person.August 20, 2020 at 3:00 p
Learning Preferences
No full textThere is variability in the way students learn and understanding learning preferences can help instructors design course materials that encourages student access, engagement and interaction.Presentation will become available on August 19, 202
Immersive Technologies for Teaching Biology
No full textAs technology continues to become more integrated with our day-to-day lives, high-tech classrooms are fast becoming the norm. Using technology for education provokes student’s curiosity, boosts their engagement, and leads to better learning and comprehension. Incorporating immersive technologies in teaching biology can impact student learning outcomes tremendously.Presentation will become available on August 18, 202
Creating an Anti-Racist Classroom
No full textAn introduction to the essential mindset and preparation needed for creating an anti-racist classroom will be discussed. Attention will be given to critical activities such as decolonizing one’s syllabus, incorporating intersecting identities, and managing difficult dialogues in classes. Attendees will leave with resources for concrete means to make meaningful changes.August 20, 2020 at 9 a
Connecting Classroom Skills to Everyday Life: The “Three-Column Approach”
No full textThis presentation will discuss “Three-Column Approach”, which is designed to demonstrate why it is important to practice problem solving and analytical thinking skills inside and outside of the classroom. Students’ responses and how this activity has helped to improve their skill sets when applied will also be presented.Presentation will become available on August 18, 202
Best Practices for Engaging Student Learning
No full textParticipants will learn best practice techniques to strengthen courses and active learning techniques for online and F2F courses. Participants will take away ideas for strengthening discussion board activities, using peer and self-assessments, and adapting assessments to facilitate learning. We will discuss metacognition and growth mindset related to student learning.Presentation will become available on August 17, 202
Using a Flipped Classroom Approach: A Conduit for Effective Online Teaching
No full textThis presentation focuses on using a flipped classroom approach in blended classes or as a way to transition online mid-semester. This approach includes: creating engaging teaching content; assigning low-stakes, incentive viewing tasks; formative assessment; and classroom application. Screencasting tools and classroom activities to use in virtual/F2F environments will be shared.Presentation will become available on August 20, 202