Post about something you’ve learned, or said, or done, or used that before our current situation, you never would have expected/anticipated before now. What have you been most surprised to learn? What has been the most… Read moreNever Say Never
Share your biggest adaptation from face to face to digital. Tell us about what you would’ve done in class and how you’ve re-invented it or created something new to work online. This post is part… Read moreConversion Corner
Show us what you are working with. What does your new teaching environment look like? How have you worked around the new distractions that you are facing in your current displaced circumstances? What works well? What works less well? Show us! Example: (Wiline and… Read moreDisplaced Workspace
Tell us about a moment or two that you’ve experienced online student engagement. Example: (Anonymous, Faculty) “In a Panopto recorded lecture that I recently made for one of my classes, I tangentially mentioned that “if we… Read moreStudent Engagement Win!
Recently, members from the CMU Excellence in Teaching Awards Committee visited classrooms and department meetings to surprise winners of this year’s CMU Excellence in Teaching Awards. We are excited to announce the list of winners and… Read more2020 Excellence in Teaching Award Recipients
It’s never too early to start thinking about your syllabi for 2020! As these preparations begin, consider making the switch to a learner-centered syllabus. The learner-centered syllabus (LCS) serves as the “handshake” in the introduction between… Read moreHow Does Your Syllabus “Sound?” Creating a Learner-Centered Syllabus
The modern classroom is at a crossroads – intersected by demands for students to demonstrate engaged learning and for faculty to enhance teaching quality. Students complain about repetitive and redundant content with questions such as, “We’ve… Read moreBeyond the Checkbox: Making the Connection to Student Learning
CIS staff delight in the small things: the simple adjustments that make faculty work more efficient, the right timing on task reminders, or the slight reframing of communications. The Chronicle of Higher Education series Small Changes… Read moreCIS Faculty Support Services – Small Moves Matter