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ChatGPT in Higher Education: Facts and Ideas to Consider
Introduction It is safe to say that by now, you have seen many articles/posts, opinions, and stories about ChatGPT—and the larger AI-Language Learning Models (LLMs)—in relation to higher education and teaching/learning in particular. These writings included several perspectives ranging from raising concerns to celebrating new opportunities and a mix of the former and the latter. […]
ClickEncouraging student participation in synchronous videoconference sessions
How this will help: Identify ways that you might encourage active participation in web conferencing sessions. Know where to find resources related to creating participatory environments. The basics When groups including classes meet in real-time online via a video conferencing tool, it’s tempting to just use the time for a presentation or a question and […]
ClickPlanning for credit hours
How this will help: Understand why the workload for an online course may feel different. Estimate the workload for students in an online course. The basics How do you know how much work is in a credit hour? For many of us, credit hours indicate how long and often your class meets in person. What […]
ClickCreating rubrics for effective assessment management
How this will help: Articulate the value of rubrics for your online course. Describe the different types of rubrics that can help you with your grading workflow. Develop first drafts of rubrics for your assignments and assessments. The basics Regardless of whether your course is online or face to face, you will need to provide […]
ClickThe (very) basics of screen casting lecture
How this will help: Understand the most basic tools for recording video/lecture content. The basics Once you have decided to record some of your own content, it’s time to make some decisions on how to record them. Recording lecture content can be on a spectrum from incredibly simple (and cheap) to a substantial investment in […]
ClickHow is online teaching and learning really different?
How will this help: Recognize the key differences between face to face and online teaching. Compare online teaching practices to personal teaching practices. The basics The first step in learning the differences between online and face-to-face teaching is understanding that one is not necessarily ‘better’ than the other. There are numerous aspects of traditional teaching […]
ClickOnline teaching & emergency remote teaching
How this will help: Define some vocabulary around online teaching and learning. The basics Emergency remote teaching In March of 2020, the University of Michigan went online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the delivery of classes took place online, it was not the same as the type of learning experiences that come from a […]
ClickGiving good online feedback
How this will help: Give effective feedback. Have strategies for giving feedback that reflects a supportive tone. The basics When you teach a face-to-face course, many instructors develop some kind of relationship with the class as well as individual learners. You may come to associate names with faces, and in turn, writing styles, personality, strengths, […]
ClickBuilding your online instructor persona
How this will help: Explore what it means to be a person and instructor in an online environment. Identify activities to increase instructor presence in the online classroom. The basics One of the most frequent concerns of new online instructors is whether or not they will be able to “get to know” their students and […]
ClickHalf-life your message
How this will help: Understand the importance of restructuring pedagogical content to be concise and message-driven. Apply the Half-Life Your Message tool to your own communication and teaching efforts. The basics If you are accustomed to teaching in a face-to-face class, you’ve probably lectured at some point. If you are teaching online, It’s very tempting […]
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