Spending too much time on the screen? Here are two resources to help manage our screen time. The Zoom fatigue digital map is a self-contained reference for combating Zoom fatigue. Too graphic, try this article, What can you do to make your daily dose of videoconferencing a little less tiring?, for four simple tips.
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Tidbit- teaching in a mask
I never thought in this role I would be sharing advice on how to wear a mask, but here we are. Here are some pro tips from Consumer Reports on dealing with our new normal. This Inside Higher Ed piece provides suggestions for teaching F2F with a mask and creating a caring classroom.
Tidbit – Lower that research paper stress
Too early to think about research papers? Not really, these tips on scaffolding the research paper throughout the semester lowers stress for both you and your students. It also slows the traffic for the Academic Integrity Committee!
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.
Tidbit- a dozen ways you can foster educational equity
A dozen-plus ways you can foster educational equity from Inside Higher Ed.
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.
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.
08/04/2020 Tidbit-setting netiquette expectations
07/28/2020 Tidbit-articles on supporting students and ourselves during this challenging time, University of Denver and Florida State
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.
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.