Online Synchronous

January 7, 2021

Silent In-Class Reading Time

Reading Time: 4 minutes If one goal of your class meetings is to promote thoughtful, lively discussion among students, then it can be useful to think about ways to...

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December 1, 2020

Putting Your Best Face Forward in Zoom Meetings with Students

Reading Time: 6 minutes The clothing we wear, the setting we present ourselves in, and the camera view have a profound impact on our students’ impressions of us and...

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November 25, 2020

Random Selectors for Group Breakout Activities

Reading Time: 3 minutes A teaching tip for selecting groups with a fun random selector during remote classes

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November 24, 2020

Test Preparation: Providing Guidance for Students Taking Tests

Reading Time: 4 minutes Exams can be stressful, especially now. Here are some suggestions for setting clear yet welcoming guidelines for for your students to follow.

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November 13, 2020

Liven up Zoom Classes with Video Filters & Studio Effects

Reading Time: 2 minutes By Mike Wong, PhD Feeling a slump in your teaching? Are your students losing engagement? This tip shows you how to activate video filters and...

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November 11, 2020

Using an External Whiteboard to Replicate the In-Person Experience

Reading Time: < 1 minute Are you missing your in-class whiteboards to write the formulas, solve the math problems or draw the flowcharts? Is Zoom’s whiteboard not giving you enough flexibility of...

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November 2, 2020

Optional and Occasional Student Webcam Use

Reading Time: 3 minutes This tip shares some information about why students may be turning off their web video cameras (webcams) during synchronous classes, how to monitor learner presence...

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October 2, 2020

Student Expectations for Online Engagement

Reading Time: 2 minutes An overview of the Student Expectations for Online Engagement Policy

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September 8, 2020

Creating Class Guidelines with Students

Reading Time: 4 minutes You and your students are engaged in a collaborative journey toward the goal of successful learning. This teaching tip suggests ways to create guidelines together with your students in order to create an inviting atmosphere that supports learning for everyone in the class.

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September 8, 2020

Teaching With Pop-Up Visuals

Reading Time: 5 minutes David Sitler is a Faculty member in the School of Engineering. This teaching story describes Dave’s use of visuals in his teaching, and shares visuals from his teaching materials that highlight course concepts.

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