It wasn’t long ago that I began imagining the varied benefits that creating videos can provide for connecting with and teaching students: a personalized introduction to students about me and the course, a tour of the syllabus, an overview of the upcoming module, a microlecture on a course topic, and more. Imagining the possibilities was fun […]
Last semester I took a risk with by getting “creative” with an assignment technology-wise and… failed. In my Liberal Studies Capstone Course, I assigned students what I thought was a clearly structured, outcomes-based assignment that would require them to articulate their personal philosophy on leadership in a well-crafted digital story. I found a great resource […]
For a moment, think back to a few of your favorite college classes. When those classes were over, you likely felt a sense of sadness or loss on the last day. Research shows that online students who feel connected to a group note an increase in satisfaction, depth of learning, and interaction with peers (Gunawardena […]
A few weeks back, I had the honor of facilitating a wonderful conversation with Dr. Julia Balen about ‘Teaching in a Connected Age.’ We decided to host this conversation as a way to expand the ongoing conversations taking place at CI about how the role of faculty changes when digital tools and mobile devices become […]
