Meeting Minutes,
2021
Western Kentucky University
Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans
Council of Academic Deans
Meeting regarding eSports, first destination survey, Respondus Monitor, DELO funds, graduate assistant instructors, salaries and working remotely.
March 2021,
2021
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
March 2021, Lisa Friesen
The CETL Correspondent
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Unit #6: Animals - Remote Learning Activities,
2021
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Unit #6: Animals - Remote Learning Activities, Lindsey Herlehy, Cassandra Armstrong
Little STEAMers: Early Learning Program
No abstract provided.
Pivoting To Online Learning—The Future Of Learning And Work,
2021
Colorado State University-Global
Pivoting To Online Learning—The Future Of Learning And Work, Danielle J. Camacho, Jill M. Legare
Publications
The purpose of this article is to contribute to the emergent body of research that addresses the changing landscape of education transitioning from brick and mortar to online/remote learning. A review of related literature for this paper includes an early perspective of online education, emergent trends, methods used to support educators and learners and a summary of best practices and opportunities for educators. Transitioning courses from on-ground to online education requires a student-centered approach, a clear understanding of the objectives, and a plan to address each of the learning goals. Remote learning does not equate to a less rigorous learning …
Making Remote Learning Engaging,
2021
SUNY Empire State College
Making Remote Learning Engaging, Denise Grandits, Tina Wagle
Excelsior: Leadership in Teaching and Learning
This article provides extant background on online learning including best practice frameworks at multiple educational levels. The authors also discuss important considerations of remote and online learning when one is planning or teaching in that modality. Perhaps most importantly, this piece details the account of one highly qualified teacher’s experience transitioning to remote learning during the spring of the COVID-19 pandemic, which can serve as an exemplar to others. This example will demonstrate how teachers can be effective when mandated to utilize remote or hybrid teaching. The piece will also share implications for the future of teaching and teacher preparation.
Unit #5: Buildings - Remote Learning Activities,
2021
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Unit #5: Buildings - Remote Learning Activities, Lindsey Herlehy, Cassandra Armstrong
Little STEAMers: Early Learning Program
No abstract provided.
Big Kids Need Books Too: Lessons Learned From Building Classroom Libraries At The Secondary Level,
2021
Oakland Schools
Big Kids Need Books Too: Lessons Learned From Building Classroom Libraries At The Secondary Level, Jenelle Williams, Megan Kortlandt
Michigan Reading Journal
This article is intended to describe the rationale and process of creating and effectively using classroom libraries in middle- and high-school English Language Arts classrooms. The authors connect theory to practice, using research to guide decisions about book selection and teacher professional development that takes into account the unique affordances and constraints of using classroom libraries at the secondary level. Additionally, the authors include considerations for the current reality of remote, virtual, and blended learning scenarios.
Feedback As A Connector In Remote Learning Environments,
2021
Wayne RESA
Feedback As A Connector In Remote Learning Environments, Heather Rottermond, Laura Gabrion
Michigan Reading Journal
In March, Michigan educators unexpectedly found themselves rethinking instruction. As schools throughout the state were shuttered due to the COVID-19 health crisis, educators at every level needed to consider ways to sustain relationships with students in an effort to move learning forward. Feedback has always served as a natural connector between teachers and their students, but students’ use of feedback is based upon trust. This article examines the importance of formative assessment and the feedback cycle while exploring ways to deliver feedback in remote settings. By prioritizing the student-teacher relationship, teachers foster students’ active engagement with feedback, thereby raising students’ …
Oral Exams In Shift To Remote Learning,
2021
University of New Hampshire - Manchester
Oral Exams In Shift To Remote Learning, Mihaela Sabin, Karen H. Jin, Adrienne Smith
Applied Engineering and Sciences Scholarship
In this experience report paper we present our experience with the development of oral assessments as final examinations in three introductory computing courses. The choice of this type of summative assessment was prompted by the emergency remote instruction instituted in the middle of the Spring 2020 semester, across colleges and universities in the U.S., due to the coronavirus pandemic. The principles that guided our oral assessment design were: to develop a more comprehensive measure of student competence and mitigate exam cheating; to facilitate communication and workplace skills through student-teacher interaction; and to alleviate negative emotions associated with traditional summative assessments. …
Observación Participante De Clases Virtuales Bilingües En K-2 Durante Covid-19,
2021
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Observación Participante De Clases Virtuales Bilingües En K-2 Durante Covid-19, Jennifer Quint
World Languages and Cultures
The Covid-19 pandemic is shifting education from the classroom to a virtual setting, forcing educational institutions to collaboratively innovate a new structure for virtual learning. The world’s current state of reliance on technology came so suddenly that teachers, students, and families have no choice but to learn as they go. This research analyzes how an elementary dual- immersion bilingual program adapts to new-found challenges such as technical difficulties, variances in at home support, and student independence. Furthermore, students enrolled in a dual-immersion bilingual program face additional challenges to provide students a language immersive environment. From August 2020 to March 2021, …
Lessons Learned From Creating Videos For Online Video-Based Instructional Modules In Mathematics Teacher Education,
2021
Boise State University
Lessons Learned From Creating Videos For Online Video-Based Instructional Modules In Mathematics Teacher Education, Patrick R. Lowenthal, Laurie O. Cavey
Educational Technology Faculty Publications and Presentations
Video can be a powerful tool, with a long history of use in teacher education. Despite the increased popularity of using video in teacher education over the years, questions remain about effective ways to create and use video in online video-based instructional modules. Given this, in this paper we describe some lessons learned creating videos for online video-based instructional modules for secondary mathematics teacher candidates, as a part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) IUSE program (Award No. 1726543) funded project. We specifically focus on how we recorded interviews with middle and high school students, and iteratively developed the online …
Promoting Academic Integrity And Student Learning In Online Biology Courses,
2021
Chapman University
Promoting Academic Integrity And Student Learning In Online Biology Courses, Jeremy L. Hsu
Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an abrupt shift in biology courses, with many transitioning to online instruction. This has led to an increased concern about academic integrity and cheating in online courses. Here, I draw upon the peer-reviewed literature to provide evidence-based answers to four questions concerning cheating and online biology courses: (i) What types of cheating are prevalent with the shift to online instruction? (ii) Should instructors make assessments open book and open notes? (iii) How does cheating occur in biology lab courses? (iv) Finally, what strategies can biology instructors take to uphold academic integrity with online learning? I …
Junior Faculty Advising For Effective Student Growth And Academic Success: A Qualitative Study,
2021
Northeastern Illinois University
Junior Faculty Advising For Effective Student Growth And Academic Success: A Qualitative Study, Noreen Powers, Russell Wartalski
Teacher-Scholar: The Journal of the State Comprehensive University
Supporting the academic advising needs of adult learners is paramount for colleges and universities. Research suggests that the faculty advisor's role is pivotal in students' academic progress. At both the undergraduate and graduate levels, faculty advisors are tasked with supporting adult learners in achieving their professional goals and providing resources to ensure their academic success. Specifically, they help students navigate curriculum requirements and provide support both inside and outside the classroom. The tasks and responsibilities associated with faculty advising can vary based on the institution type and program needs. However, junior faculty who take on advising responsibilities at regional public …
Uncharted Waters: Sustaining A Meaningful Student Teaching Experience Amidst A Global Pandemic Via An Online Stem Curriculum,
2021
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Uncharted Waters: Sustaining A Meaningful Student Teaching Experience Amidst A Global Pandemic Via An Online Stem Curriculum, Nanette I. Marcum-Dietrich, Cindy Stunkard, Zachary Krauss, Steve Kerlin
Current Issues in Middle Level Education
Field experience is the culminating experience for pre-service teacher training. As COVID-19 closed schools across the country, pre-service teachers’ field experiences were disrupted. This case study examines how a student teacher, a team of mentor teachers, and a university supervisor at a regional public university adapted to remote learning. The findings suggest that there were gains and losses in terms of the pre-service teachers’ ability to develop essential skills; classroom management skills suffered while formative assessment practices, innovative lesson delivery, and reflection on instruction were enhanced. The transition to remote learning also caused the way student teachers’ skills were valued, …
Meeting Minutes,
2021
Western Kentucky University
Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans
Council of Academic Deans
Meeting regarding graduate fair, commencement, enrollment, accreditation, zoom connect classroom and fifth week assessment.
Teaching And Learning During The Covid-19 Pandemic: Stories From Educators Around The World,
2021
University of Northern Colorado
Teaching And Learning During The Covid-19 Pandemic: Stories From Educators Around The World, Madeline Milian, Catherine Linhardt, Christina M. Taylor, María E. Ballestrino Olivera, Veli Esen, Bechir Fraoua, Noelia Mazza, Ying Prapassorn, Susana De La Torre, Hamna Zahid
Journal of Educational Research and Innovation
Educational institutions around the globe were considerably challenged by the unexpected health consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Schools were rapidly forced to close their doors and begin exploring alternative options to educate students. Teachers, families, and students found themselves having to navigate completely new ways of offering and accessing educational services. Educators from eight different countries share their experiences at the beginning of the Pandemic and their creative efforts to continue providing educational services to their students.
Community And Connectedness In Online Higher Education: A Scoping Review Of The Literature,
2021
Boise State University
Community And Connectedness In Online Higher Education: A Scoping Review Of The Literature, Jesús Trespalacios, Chareen Snelson, Patrick R. Lowenthal, Lida Uribe-Flórez, Ross Perkins
Educational Technology Faculty Publications and Presentations
Community and connectedness are important concepts in online higher education. However, researchers debate how they are defined, operationalized, or enacted in practice. A scoping study was conducted to review the research literature on the extent, range, and nature of research in community and connectedness in online higher education. A total of 66 studies published from 2001 through 2018 were identified for review. The findings illustrate how research on community and connectedness has focused on areas such as course design, technology tools, faculty, and students as well as highlight the important role these concepts have played in the last two decades …
Simplified But Not The Same: Tracing Numeracy Events Through Manually Simplified Newsela Articles,
2021
University of Connecticut
Simplified But Not The Same: Tracing Numeracy Events Through Manually Simplified Newsela Articles, Ellen C. Agnello
Numeracy
New York-based education startup Newsela has quickly gained popularity with K-12 educators in the six years since its launch. Its website boasts that it serves 90% of schools in the United States including the 1.5 million teachers they employ and their 20 million students. But what makes it so popular? Teachers are drawn to its Common Core-aligned informational texts which facilitate content-area connections while exposing students to important current events. Likely the most appealing aspect of the platform is its compatibility with differentiation, as it makes available five iterations of each article at varying levels of complexity or Lexile which …
Making Your Online Life Easier Through Tools To Reduce Student Questions & Master Online Group Work,
2021
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Making Your Online Life Easier Through Tools To Reduce Student Questions & Master Online Group Work, Melissa Diegnau
Management and Entrepreneurship Department Publications
The purpose of this session is to introduce faculty to three new tools they may not have used to enhance their on-line courses during COVID and beyond. We will explore TechSmith Capture; a great tool to reduce student emails and even receive student praise for your reply, and VoiceThread, a great tool to minimize complaints in on-line group work while protecting student privacy when sharing work. We will close with screencast-o-matic, the free version, for student presentations as an alternative to other platforms where student work can be seen by the public. Out goal today is to introduce you as …
February 2021,
2021
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
February 2021, Lisa Friesen
The CETL Correspondent
The CETL Correspondent is a monthly newsletter by the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
