Now that you getting the hang of those breakout rooms in Zoom, consider this article from Faculty Focus to improve your breakout game.
CfLT Newsletter
The posts below are from the CfLT newsletter which includes curated, research-based digital resources to support ongoing faculty development and pedagogical engagement. As of August 2025, CfLT Director Karen Spierling oversees the content. Posts from July 2020-May 2025 were compiled by previous Director Lew Ludwig.
Teaching – introducing the Center’s new blog
Thanks to the good work of Neica Raker (CfLT) and Jason Bowles (U Comm) the Center has a blog page. Meet your new colleagues in the meet our new faculty section or peruse the hybrid and remote teaching strategies from Denison faculty. For the next phase, we plan to archive the TTTs and make them searchable – more soon!
Tidbit – un writing prompts from NYT
Looking for some new writing prompts for your intro writing courses? Consider these 177 Questions to Inspire Writing, Discussion, Debate and Reflection or these These 18 Images to Inspire Your Own Short Story from the New York Times. Don’t forget, you have free access to the NYT through Denison. Sorry, the daily crossword costs extra.
Teaching – improving those breakout sessions
Now that you getting the hang of those breakout rooms in Zoom, consider this article from Faculty Focus to improve your breakout game.
Teaching- introducing the Center’s new blog
Thanks to the good work of Neica Raker (CfLT) and Jason Bowles (U Comm) the Center has a blog page. Meet your new colleagues in the meet our new faculty section or peruse the hybrid and remote teaching strategies from Denison faculty. For the next phase, we plan to archive the TTTs and make them searchable – more soon!
Tidbit- a dozen ways you can foster educational equity
A dozen-plus ways you can foster educational equity from Inside Higher Ed.
Teaching – active learning while physically distant chart fro LSU
What’s your favorite active learning strategy – think-pair-share, small group discussions, entry/exit tickets? This chart (Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner, LSU,) outlines some common active learning strategies and corresponding approaches appropriate for a physical distanced classrooms or synchronous/asynchronous remote teaching.
Tech – how to use the Google calendar appointment feature by ETS
Holding remote office hours this semester? Use the Appointment feature in Google Calendar to create sign-up times for students. This is an efficient way to schedule your office hour meetings. Here is an ETS how-to video as well as detailed instructions.
Tidbit – concise checklist for meeting students virtually by Dr. Torrey Trust, Amhert
Meeting with students virtually this semester? This concise checklist (Dr. Torrey Trust, Amhert) provides tips to assess students attention in virtual class meetings.
Tech – Creating a “talking head” video (screencast)
How do I create a “talking head” video for my class? This short video will show you how to create your own screencast using the free platform Loom. To see an example Loom cast AND learn how to make a course overview video for your students, watch this how-to video from ETS. This is a great way to introduce your students to the course and lessen unforeseen disruptions.