This weekly "Lunch and Learn" session is an informal gathering designed to provide information to faculty about best practices and approaches to teaching and instructional technology. The session provides an opportunity for faculty members to ask questions and participate in discussion with Martha Diede from the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) and Michael Morrison from the Online Learning Services (OLS) unit of Information Technology Services.
When
Tuesdays from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM via web conferencing link.
Weekly Topics
This WeekJune 30, 2020 - Zoom or Blackboard Collaborate: Which one Should I use for my class? Syracuse University offers two supported web conferencing solutions to support teaching and learning - Zoom and Blackboard Collaborate Ultra. Join us during this session for a comparison of the features available in each of these solutions. Find out the information that you need in order to make a selection for your Fall 2020 courses. |
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Next Week
July 7, 2020 - TBA
Previous Sessions
June 16, 2020 - Evaluating your Learning Objectives in Light of Fall 2020 Course Delivery Models
We discussed the different announced teaching modes for Fall 2020 courses. For those teaching mixed mode classes, we shared a planning checklist and a sample schedule of a 50-minute mixed mode class.
June 23, 2020 - Rethinking your Assessments and Technology
As you plan your course for the Fall 2020 semester, will you need to redesign, restructure or rethink your evaluations based upon the teaching modality of your class? Will your assignments still succeed if students are online? What are the challenges if you have to split your class in mixed mode? What changes will you need to make to deliver an online final exam? Join us for a discussion of the challenges and opportunities around designing and delivering assignments and assessments for your Fall 2020 course
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Next Week
June 30, 2020 - Zoom or Blackboard Collaborate: Which one Should I use for my class?
Which web conferencing tool should I use for my class this fall? We will be discussing the different features and capabilities of these two supported web conferencing platforms.
Previous Sessions
June 16, 2020 - Evaluating your Learning Objectives in Light of Fall 2020 Course Delivery Models
We discussed the different announced teaching modes for Fall 2020 courses. For those teaching mixed mode classes, we shared a planning checklist and a sample schedule of a 50-minute mixed mode class.
Registration
Please register for this seminar by completing the registration form. Registrants will receive an email containing a link that will be used to host the sessions in Zoom. The same link will provide access to all of the weekly sessions.
To request accommodations, please contact Michael Morrison at memorr02@syr.ed at least two days before the session that you wish to attend.