Finals week is quickly approaching, and, like everything else in 2020, it looks a little different this year. Since Denison students will be participating in exams after they have left campus, Educational Technology Services has technology-related recommendations for final exams. While we understand that many Denison faculty members already have a tentative plan for how they will approach finals, we urge everyone to read these recommendations below as there are specific reasons included for why we do or do not recommend various options.
Hybrid Teaching
Digital Tools for Civil Discourse in the Classroom
by Kelli Van Wasshenova
Originally posted Oct. 23, 2020
Featured Video: EdTech Tip – Poll Everywhere
Election day is just over a week away. Many Denison faculty members have been having discussions with students about the current social and political climate in this country and many more will be doing so in the coming weeks. Below are some suggestions for how to use available digital tools in class discussions.
EdTech Tips to Improve the Remote Student Experience
by Kelli Van Wasshenova
Originally posted Oct. 16, 2020
Complete video playlist: EdTech Tips to Improve the Remote Student Experience
Overview: EdTech Tip Series Based on the Remote Student Technology Survey
VIDEO: Overview of the EdTech Tips to Improve the Remote Student Experience
This week we are addressing the results of the Remote Student Technology survey where our remote students gave feedback on their experiences in the virtual classroom.
Approaching Student Presentations in a Hybrid Environment
by Kelli Van Wasshenova
Originally posted Oct. 2, 2020 on “Updates” page for Fall Hybrid 2020 site
Featured VIDEO: EdTech Tip: Virtual Student Presentation Assignments
As we all adapt to find new ways to teach and learn this semester, video calls have become a driving force for connecting with our students and each other. In a regular semester, the second half of classes often involve projects like presentations, something that this hybrid semester poses some challenges to facilitating.
Using Self-Select Breakout Rooms and Other Zoom Updates
by Kelli Van Wasshenova
Originally posted Oct. 9, 2020
Featured Videos
This two-part post contains general information about the recent Zoom updates as well as a complete tutorial on how to create a use the self-select breakout room with your students.