Chronic stressors are known to impair our cognitive abilities. As we plan for this semester, be aware that we might not be able to cover as much material as a normal semester. Consider doing more with less. This article from the University of Denver and this article from Florida State provide strategies for supporting our students and ourselves during these challenging times.
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07/21/2020 Tidbit-shared teaching strategies from Denison faculty
Curious how your colleagues will be teaching this fall? Teaching strategies is a new resource where Denison faculty share various strategies for building community, aligning goals and assessments, and engaging and motivating their students this fall. This is a work-in-progress, please revisit over the next two weeks as ideas are shared.
07/14/2020 Tidbit-teaching modalities instruction models
Let’s consider teaching modalities for the fall: in-person, remote, mixture. This resource from Dr. Julie Sievers at Southwestern University Teaching Center lays out several possible scenarios for the fall. Interested in discussing various options with others? Please sign up here by Friday, 7/17, for virtual CfLT sessions next week to discuss possible teaching modalities for our fall classes.
07/07/2020 Tidbit-planning resource for uncertain fall semester
What are other things you can do now to prepare for an uncertain fall? Consider this resource from Dr. Nancy Click of the Teaching Center at Rollins College. Just like much of our work, this resource is under construction, but lays out clear things you can work on now.