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 WeekJuly 28, 2020 - SU Libraries and Fall 2020 Classes Join our special guest, Kelly Delevan, Information Literacy Librarian for the SU Libraries, for a discussion of digital resources provided by the SU Libraries and how they can enhance your Fall 2020 courses. |
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Next Week
August 4, 2020 - Center for Disability Resources
Please join staff members from the Center for Disability Resources as they share their plans for supporting students in the different course modalities for the Fall 20202 semester.
August 11, 2020 - Topic to be Announced
August 18, 2020 - Last minute topics for the start of classes on August 24, 2020
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.
Session Transcript (no recording available)
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.
Recording of This Session (59:04 minutes; includes transcript and chat session)
June 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.
Recording of this Session (61:42 minutes; includes transcript and chat session)
Blackboard Collaborate vs. Zoom side-by-Side Comparison (PDF Document)
Advantages and Disadvantages of Blackboard Collaborate and Zoom (PDF Document)
July 7, 2020 - Student Engagement: Best Practices and Tools
Come discuss best practices around student engagement. Share ways that you plan to engage your student during full-online or mixed mode classes in the Fall 2020 semester. We will also review some tools that may be useful in your efforts.
Recording of this Session (60:07 Minutes, Includes transcript and chat session)
July 14, 2020 - Preview of Kaltura Streaming Video Service
On July 15, 2020, Syracuse University will debut their new streaming video service, Kaltura. This system will allow faculty members to easily create or upload video content for their Fall 2020 course development. Come see a preview of this new system and hear about how it can enhance your course delivery options.
Recording of this Session (60:21 minutes, Includes transcript and chat session)
July 21, 2020 - Student Assignments, Scaffolding and Digital Feedback
This session will focus on how to scaffold your student assignments and provide digital feedback using the new Blackboard Annotate tool.
Recording of this Session (59:24 minutes, includes transcript and chat session)
Blackboard Annotate Quick Start Guide
Blackboard Assignments - Best Practices
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.