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Working Definitions Council Of Deans, Timothy Berry, Henry Morris, Brian Martensen Jan 2024

Working Definitions Council Of Deans, Timothy Berry, Henry Morris, Brian Martensen

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The underpinnings of what it means for higher education to support diversity, equity and inclusion is often problematized by different interpretations of key terms necessary to work systematically. Inspired by efforts in both the office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Academic Affairs, we will use the following working definitions in its efforts to increase awareness, understanding and collective action as we work toward our vision and mission.


Multicultural Women's Literature, Various, Carrie Lewis Miller Jun 2022

Multicultural Women's Literature, Various, Carrie Lewis Miller

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Openly licensed anthology focused on the theme of the Multicultural Women's Literature. Contains: American Indian Stories by Zikala-Sa (Gertrude Bonnin); Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan by Izumi Shikibu et al.; The Diwan of Zeb-un-Nissa by Zeb-un-Nissa; Hawaii’s Story by Hawaii’s Queen, Liliuokalani; Kamala: a story of Hindu life by Krupabai Satthianadhan; Life Among the Piutes: Their Wrongs and Claims by Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins; Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe by Harriet Beecher Stowe; Memoirs of an Arabian Princess by Emily Ruete (Salamah bint Saïd; Sayyida Salme, Princess of Zanzibar and Oman); Nightmare Tales by H.P. Blavatsky; Ratanbai: a sketch …


Websites Of Interest, Kristen Cvancara Jan 2021

Websites Of Interest, Kristen Cvancara

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List of websites of interest used in the CETL 2021 Faculty Fellows Cohort: The Socially Just Classroom at Minnesota State University, Mankato.


Student Focus Groups: Experiences Learning In Flexsync And Online Synchronous Courses, Brooke N. Burk Jan 2021

Student Focus Groups: Experiences Learning In Flexsync And Online Synchronous Courses, Brooke N. Burk

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In Fall 2020, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) recruited students who were enrolled in FlexSync and online (synchronous and asynchronous) courses to participate in focus groups about their experiences. Recruitment messages were shared via emails from departments and also on the MavLife app during October and November. A total of 26 students indicated interest and completed the focus groups. The focus groups were scheduled and conducted in November 2020. Six focus groups were conducted in total with the size of the groups ranging from two to four participants and took place via Zoom. Focus groups lasted …


Student Reflection Questionnaire, Daniel Houlihan, Jacob Wessels, Abbey Riese Jan 2021

Student Reflection Questionnaire, Daniel Houlihan, Jacob Wessels, Abbey Riese

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Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (Crp) Bibliography, Jennifer M. Turner Dec 2020

Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (Crp) Bibliography, Jennifer M. Turner

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Bibliography of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy resources.


Faculty Focus Groups: Experiences Teaching Flexsync And Online Synchronous During Fall 2020, Brooke N. Burk Dec 2020

Faculty Focus Groups: Experiences Teaching Flexsync And Online Synchronous During Fall 2020, Brooke N. Burk

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In Fall 2020, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) recruited faculty and staff who were teaching FlexSync and online (synchronous and asynchronous) courses to participate in focus groups about their experiences. Recruitment emails were shared in the Provost Weekly Announcements twice and the CETL weekly announcements four times between October and November. A total of 19 faculty, staff, and graduate students indicated an interest in completing the focus groups, and 18 of those participated in focus groups that were scheduled in November and December. Five focus groups were conducted in total with the size of the groups …


Strategies To Maintain Student Engagement, Brooke N. Burk Oct 2020

Strategies To Maintain Student Engagement, Brooke N. Burk

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This document outline 5 strategies to you help you enhance student-faculty engagement and support learning.


10 Strategies For Engaging Learners In Online Discussion, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma Sep 2020

10 Strategies For Engaging Learners In Online Discussion, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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This document outlines 10 strategies for engaging learners in Online Discussion. This is not a how-to document; we simply describe some of the types of activities and strategies that may be useful in your course. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/mavlearn/10-strategies-for-engaging-students/


Teaching Strategies: Blended Learning And Flipped Instruction, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma Jul 2020

Teaching Strategies: Blended Learning And Flipped Instruction, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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Blended learning refers to a teaching strategy that utilizes both face-to-face classroom meetings as well as technology-enhanced learning outside of the classroom. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/mavlearn/teaching-strategies/


10 Strategies For Engaging Learners In Blended And Online Classes, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma Jul 2020

10 Strategies For Engaging Learners In Blended And Online Classes, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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This document outlines 10 strategies for engaging learners in your blended and online courses. This is not a how-to document; we simply describe some of the types of activities and strategies that may be useful in your course. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/mavlearn/10-strategies-for-engaging-students/


10 Strategies For Engaging Learners With D2l Brightspace, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma Jul 2020

10 Strategies For Engaging Learners With D2l Brightspace, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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This document outlines 10 strategies for engaging learners with D2L Brightspace. This is not a how-to document; we simply describe some of the types of activities and strategies that may be useful in your course. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/mavlearn/10-strategies-for-engaging-students/


Teaching Strategies: Writing Measurable Learning Outcomes, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma Jul 2020

Teaching Strategies: Writing Measurable Learning Outcomes, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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Learning objectives are clear, concise statements that describe what students will know or be able to do by the end of the course or module. Learning objectives usually begin with an action verb and they define something that is measurable (something that can be assessed). Learning objectives are often used interchangeably with the terms outcomes or learning goals. Effective learning outcomes create the foundation for alignment in your course. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/mavlearn/teaching-strategies/


Teaching Strategies: Competency-Based Instruction, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma Jul 2020

Teaching Strategies: Competency-Based Instruction, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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Competency-based education is an outcomes-based approach to education where the emphasis is on what comes out of post-secondary education—what graduates know and can do—rather than what goes into the curriculum. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/mavlearn/teaching-strategies/


Teaching Strategies: Problem-Based Learning And Case-Based Learning, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma Jul 2020

Teaching Strategies: Problem-Based Learning And Case-Based Learning, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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Problem-based learning, or PBL, in its purest form, presents a fully-formed "real-world" problem to students at the outset of a course. Students then experiment and explore to solve the problem, with the instructor acting as a "guide" in the process, offering correction, focus, and assistance to guide inquiry. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/mavlearn/teaching-strategies/


Effective Design: Creating Presentations, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma Jul 2020

Effective Design: Creating Presentations, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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Designing effective presentations is not always an easy, or intuitive task, particularly when relying on pre-packaged software design templates as a starting point. This document serves to introduce several presentation design principles that you may consider when creating your next presentation or revising an old one. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/design-your-course/teaching-with-technology-basics/


Teaching Strategies: Games, Simulations And Gamification, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma Jul 2020

Teaching Strategies: Games, Simulations And Gamification, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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According to Lewis, Lancaster, Savenye and Haas (2013), “the goal of using games in any learning scenario, whether Civics or Social Studies, Math or Reading, is to engage the learner and provide them motivation to continue exploring the content in a meaningful way” (p. 7).


Teaching Strategies: Service Learning, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma Jul 2020

Teaching Strategies: Service Learning, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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Service learning is a teaching strategy that has two key components: community service and reflection. These components are tied to instruction through the application of class concepts in service to the community at large. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/mavlearn/teaching-strategies/


Teaching Strategies: Experiential Education, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma Jul 2020

Teaching Strategies: Experiential Education, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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Experiential education is a teaching strategy with three key components: experience, reflection, and educational objectives. Students “learn by doing” and then reflect on this process towards specific educational goals. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/mavlearn/teaching-strategies/


Teaching Strategies: Backward Design, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma Jul 2020

Teaching Strategies: Backward Design, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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Backward design is a process that educators use to design learning experiences and instructional techniques to achieve specific learning goals. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/mavlearn/teaching-strategies/


10 Strategies For Engaging Learners In A Greener Classroom, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma Jul 2020

10 Strategies For Engaging Learners In A Greener Classroom, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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This document outlines 10 strategies for engaging learners in a Greener Classroom. This is not a how-to document; we simply describe some of the types of activities and strategies that may be useful in your course. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/mavlearn/10-strategies-for-engaging-students/


Teaching Strategies: Alignment Mapping Your Course, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma Jul 2020

Teaching Strategies: Alignment Mapping Your Course, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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What is a course alignment map? A course (alignment) map is a representation of how you intend to teach and assess each student learning objective identified for your course. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/mavlearn/teaching-strategies/


Teaching Strategies: Project-Based Learning, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma Jul 2020

Teaching Strategies: Project-Based Learning, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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Project Based Learning, similar to problem-based learning, is a teaching method by which students explore the content through solving of a problem, challenge, or the completion of some project. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/mavlearn/teaching-strategies/


Teaching Strategies: Just-In-Time Teaching (Jitt), Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma Jul 2020

Teaching Strategies: Just-In-Time Teaching (Jitt), Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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Just-in-Time Teaching or JiTT (Novak, Patterson, Gowin, & Christian, 1999) is a pedagogical approach that combines the best features of traditional in-class instruction with the modern communication channels of 21st century technology.


Mnsu Online Exam Security, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma Jun 2020

Mnsu Online Exam Security, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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The purpose of this working document is to design online exams that inhibit cheating and unauthorized distribution of exams/questions by best practices in the following areas: Question Properties Exam Properties Design Logistics Security Measures https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/mavlearn/assessment-and-feedback-strategies/


Mnsu Guide To Writing Good Multiple Choice Quizzes And Exams, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma Jun 2020

Mnsu Guide To Writing Good Multiple Choice Quizzes And Exams, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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This document outlines some strategies for writing good multiple choice exams. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/design-your-course/teaching-with-technology-basics/


Learning Theories: Experiential Learning, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma Apr 2020

Learning Theories: Experiential Learning, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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The Experiential Learning Theory (ELT), accredited to David A. Kolb, is a four-stage, holistic learning process that places emphasis on the role of experience in development. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/mavlearn/learning-theories/


10 Strategies For Engaging Learners With Online Meetings, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma Mar 2020

10 Strategies For Engaging Learners With Online Meetings, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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This document outlines 10 strategies for engaging learners with Online Meetings. This is not a how-to document; we simply describe some of the types of activities and strategies that may be useful in your course. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/mavlearn/10-strategies-for-engaging-students/


Online Course Framework Checklist, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma Mar 2020

Online Course Framework Checklist, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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This checklist can be used as a tool to help instructors develop an online course that has pedagogically-strong framework. The first section of this checklist addresses basic design aspects of the course such as learning objectives, assessments, lesson content, and more. In the second section of the checklist, there are tasks you can do to manage your course more effectively to provide a better online experience for both you and your students. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/design-your-course/online-course-design/


10 Strategies For Engaging Learners With Audience Response Systems, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma Mar 2020

10 Strategies For Engaging Learners With Audience Response Systems, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld, Elizabeth A. Harsma

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This document outlines 10 strategies for engaging learners with Audience Response Systems. This is not a how-to document; we simply describe some of the types of activities and strategies that may be useful in your course. https://mankato.mnsu.edu/it-solutions/locations/instructional-design-academic-technology-services/mavlearn/10-strategies-for-engaging-students/