The role of an instructor involves making abstract ideas tangible and complex processes comprehensible. Doing so often requires showing, not just telling. A more active or hands-on approach is often called for. As such, we frequently need to walk our…
Given recent advents in technology, there are now numerous ways of delivering instruction to students, though the traditional face-to-face mode of instruction remains popular. The following section looks at face-to-face instruction and the continuum of distance learning, including web-enhanced classes,…
Blackboard Ally with Stacy Ford, March 12, 1:00-1:45 p.m., via Zoom This month, the Tech-It Out! A Community Exploration of Educational Technologies Committee will offer the MC community a demonstration of Blackboard Ally. Come explore what Blackboard Ally is and what it…
Facilitator: Brian Kotz Guidelines for Assessment and Instruction in Statistics Education Recommendations for teaching introductory statistics at college level Comparable guidelines at PreK-12 level Developed by American Statistical Association Originally in 2005, revised in 2016 View the recorded workshop on…
During this ELITE Podcast, Rockville English Faculty Stephen Bess recounts his experiences growing up in Washington DC, joining the navy, working as a DJ, and becoming a college student. During the conversation, he is extremely aware of the impact his…
Creative Virtual Activities To Engage Participants Through Zoom Surayya Johnson and Kimberly Jones 1-2 p.m. Join us for a workshop focused on providing ideas and technological tools to enhance your teaching practices. This session aims to assist with remote learning…
Integrating Authentic Engagement Into Your Course Using Kahoot Paul Miller 5-6 p.m. Student engagement is a critical component of the learning process. While remote teaching, it can be challenging to find various ways to support authentic engagement among your students.…
Writing Recommendation Letters Lucy Laufe 4-5 p.m. Letters of recommendation are key components to getting into transfer institutions, receiving scholarships, and getting a job. This workshop will review the criteria and literature discussing best practices regarding what makes an effective…
Virtual Service Learning Scott Ganske and Hannah Stocks 4-5 p.m. During this workshop, participants will learn how to integrate service-learning into a 7 or 14 week semester. You will walk away with an understanding of the service-learning process, several examples…