Hybrid, hyflex, synchronous, mixed-mode, transitional…. While the list of different class types (and what everyone calls them) could go on and on, one thing is certain: this academic year has been unpredictable. Even if you start the semester with all of your students in the classroom, there’s still a chance one of them could end up remote at some point before May.
Tech Tip – TTT
A quick technology tip to help you engage your students whether in the classroom or remotely.
Tech – Help Students Navigate Notebowl
Congrats on finishing the first week of Spring 2021 in the midst of a global pandemic. Hopefully, your beginning of the semester to-do list is progressing nicely for you. This week, ETS provides some resources on how you can help students have better success navigating their courses in Notebowl. Read “Helping Students Navigate Notebowl Courses” to find out more.
Tech – Linkedin Learning for Denison Faculty
Have no fear, if you missed the Denison Faculty session for LinkedIn Learning on January 12, you can still take advantage of LinkedIn Learning for your classes. As a faculty member at Denison, you already have access to LinkedIn Learning at www.linkedin.com/learning. See this page on MyDenison for general information on accessing LinkedIn Learning. In addition, LinkedIn Learning is hosting a general webinar for faculty members at universities using the service.
Tech – Notable Notebowl Updates From ETS
Denison’s latest update from Notebowl rolled out on Friday, January 15, 2021. The update included viewing emails sent from the roster tab, student activity for tests/quizzes, and recording short video messages directly in Notebowl. This ETS blog post has all the details about the new features along with links to all the updated video tutorials. You can find all the Notebowl video tutorials on the YouTube playlist Notebowl Tutorials for Denison Faculty.
Seven Ways You Can Foster a More Inclusive LGBTQIA+ Learning Environment
As you prepare for classes, these seven tips can help you foster an inclusive classroom. Give your students the chance to challenge biases and misconceptions, critically think and respond in a sensitive and productive manner, build supportive and mature interpersonal relationships, and succeed academically.
Tech – Checkout Your Classroom
Avoid any “loose springs” in your classrooms this semester by checking out classrooms in advance. Denison’s ETS has this post with tips for checking out your classrooms on campus. Follow along with Cheryl and Dan as they explore some of the new (and not-so-new) technology in campus classrooms in this video: Back in Classrooms.
Tech – Updating Your Faculty Bio Page
How long has it been since you updated your faculty bio page on your department’s webpage? My CV was dated 2012, but I’m sure that was a typo…
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- shows perspective students that you are part of an active department
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- lets current students know of your teaching and research interests
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- promotes your personal brand to others outside of Denison such as professional organizations and news outlets
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- advances Denison as an active and engaging institution.
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Tech – Tidying Your Tech for Semester’s End
With the end of the semester quickly approaching, here are some Tips for Wrapping Up Your Semester from ETS. This video was made in spring, but it is a good one to bookmark and watch at the end of each semester. Keep in mind that Notebowl feature updates occur during the semester breaks, so always backup your grade books.
Tech – How to Administer Online Exams
Wondering how to set up your remote exams this year? Check out this ETS blog post for Tech Recommendations for Remote Exams. The EdTech team outlines three exam options, complete with videos and other resources, to help faculty with exams. If you need some additional support with setting up your remote exams, schedule a consultation with a Denison EdTech.
Tech – Help Resolve Student Connectivity Issues
Are your remote students still having connectivity issues? This page on MyDenison has information about internet service providers and instructions for testing connection speed. Students may also find this ETS video Internet Connection Troubleshooting video useful. Refer students outside of the US to this resource: GlobalConnect VPN page on MyDenison. Other useful tips can be found here: Tip 5: Help remote students who have internet connectivity issues.