SLiThEr #22: Using D2L in Teaching

Submitted by Sarah Shaner / Southeast Missouri State University on Fri, 07/09/2021 - 17:16
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This is the link to the 22nd SLiThEr (Supporting Learning with Interactive Teaching: a Hosted, Engaging Roundtable), presented by Professors Kate McCusker (Eastern Tennessee State University) and Kyle Grice (DePaul University). The SLiThEr was recorded and posted on YouTube (see the web resources link).

This roundtable discussed the use of the D2L learning management system during the pandemic and moving forward. The use of quizzes, forum discussions, awards, and surveys were presented.

SLiTher #21: Teaching During COVID-19: A Catalyst for Positive Instructional Change

Submitted by Chip Nataro / Lafayette College on Fri, 06/25/2021 - 12:27
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Meghan Porter (Indiana University) and Matt Cranswick (Colorado State University - Pueblo) lead the discussion in the 21st SLiThEr on lessons learned during the pandemic and how some of the on-line tools that they used and developed will continue to be used in their classes moving forward.

nanoCHAt #10: Mentoring in the classroom, part 2

Submitted by Shirley Lin / United States Naval Academy on Mon, 06/21/2021 - 10:42
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A nanoCHAt conversation about ways that instructors can mentor students in the many-to-one environment of the classroom. Recorded by VIPEr Fellows Carmen Bustos-Works, Robin Macaluso, and Stephanie Poland with Shirley Lin (moderator) on May 25, 2021.  The full nanoCHAt playlist can be accessed at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2wnHWA8OaA5Y6pPaOk2zt6wwrd2HK6kP

nanoCHAt #8: Leveling the playing field, part 2

Submitted by Shirley Lin / United States Naval Academy on Mon, 06/21/2021 - 10:35
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A nanoCHAt conversation about ways that instructors can level the playing field for students coming into a course with a variety of academic backgrounds. Recorded by VIPEr Fellows James Dunne, Megan Lazorski, Rudy Luck, and Claude Mertzenich with Shirley Lin (moderator) on April 1, 2021.  The full nanoCHAt playlist can be accessed at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2wnHWA8OaA5Y6pPaOk2zt6wwrd2HK6kP

SLiThEr #20: African American Chemists: Academia, Industry, and Social Entrepreneurship

Submitted by Chip Nataro / Lafayette College on Tue, 06/15/2021 - 07:33
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Sibrina Collins (Lawrence Tech) presented a SLiThEr on April 10, 2021. The topic was her recently releases ACS Symposium Series book entitled "African American Chemists: Academia, Industry, and Social Entrepreneurship". Sibrina presented on stories, both hearing them and telling them. She recounted how she used the VIPEr model of learning objects to make the stories in the book accessible for use in the classroom. 

Creating Accessible Documents, pdfs, and Slides - Web Resources and Checklists

Submitted by Nicole Crowder / University of Mary Washington on Thu, 06/10/2021 - 11:43
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Creating Word files, pdfs, and PowerPoint files in an accessible way addresses equity in the classroom. These web resources are focused on how to create materials for your courses that will be more accessible. There are also some checklists to consult as you are creating materials for your courses (and LOs for this website!) to ensure they meet some basic accessibility guidelines.

*Note that some of the materials link to or refer to resources specific to the University of Mary Washington, but you should be able to find similar resources at your institution.*

nanoCHAt #6: Mentoring in the classroom, part 1

Submitted by Shirley Lin / United States Naval Academy on Tue, 05/11/2021 - 07:38
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A nanoCHAt conversation about ways that instructors can mentor students in the many-to-one environment of the classroom. Recorded by VIPEr Fellows Laurel Habgood, Martin McPhail, and Kim Woznack with Shirley Lin (moderator) on April 23, 2021.  The full nanoCHAt playlist can be accessed at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2wnHWA8OaA5Y6pPaOk2zt6wwrd2HK6kP

SLiThEr #19: Landing that Job at a PUI

Submitted by Chip Nataro / Lafayette College on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 12:57
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A panel consisting of Pius Adelani (St. Mary's), Mitch Anstey (Davidson), Anne Bentley (Lewis and Clark), Kate Buettner (Gettysburg), Brett McCollum (Mt. Royal) was hosted by Chip Nataro (Lafayette College) on April 29, 2021. The panel discussed being on 'the other side of the table' in the interview process and what makes candidates stand out.

nanoCHAt #5: Effective Feedback part 1

Submitted by Hilary Eppley / DePauw University on Tue, 05/04/2021 - 10:34
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A nanoCHAt conversation about ways that instructors can give effective feedback to students without creating unrealistic workloads for the instructor. Recorded by VIPEr Fellows Tendai Gadzikwa, Kari Young, and Dean Johnston with Hilary Eppley (moderator) on April 9, 2021.  The full nanoCHAt playlist can be acccessed at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2wnHWA8OaA5Y6pPaOk2zt6wwrd2HK6kP

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