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.
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 – First day of class – in-person or remotely
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Teaching – Your Questions around Hybrid Teaching Answered
Tech – Embedding questions in video micro-lecture
Now that you’ve made all those micro-lecture videos, how do you know your students will use them? ETS has found these easy-to-use apps that allow you to create questions to accompany your videos. These apps help make sure your students are actively engaging in the course material.
08/11/2020 Teaching-hybrid teaching checklist from The Chronicle
08/11/2020 Tech-how to create questions to accompany videos-easy to use apps from ETS
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08/11/2020 Tidbit-Zoom teaching four-step plan and how to teach a good first day of class from the Chronicle
This semester I am teaching remotely. I will closely follow this Four-Step Plan: The First Day of Class on Zoom.
First meeting in person? Checkout the four principles in this Chronicle piece on How to Teach a Good First Day of Class.
08/11/2020 Tech Tidbit
08/04/2020 Teaching-Dr. Mays Imad’s webinar, Examining the Intersection of Equity and Trauma-Informed Pedagogy
The center is pleased to announce the Denison webinar Examining the Intersection of Equity and Trauma-Informed Pedagogy by Dr. Mays Imad, neuroscientist and professor of Pathophysiology and Biomedical ethics at Pima Community College on Thursday, August 13 at 3:00 PM EST. This interactive webinar will help faculty understand and address the stresses felt by students and themselves.
08/04/2020 Tech-how to create voice over with video image using Loom
How do I create a “talking head” video for my class? This short video will show you how to create your own screencast – voice over with video image – 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.