If you are using Zoom for your classes this semester, you may be struggling with the same question I am: cameras on or off? I know there have been a number of studies and reports that argue it is more equitable to not require cameras on. Students may be Zooming from non-ideal situations – crowded apartment, a bathroom because its quiet, or even a parking lot to access wi-fi.
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Something that may be of interest
Tidbit – A Useful Google Calendar Hack
I am hosting a book group with other centers around the nation. I needed a way to provide a Google calendar event with Zoom links to anyone who wanted to sign up. In this video, I show a quick way to create such a link that can be used inside or outside of Denison.
Tidbit – Schedule Your Class Visit Now
Enhance your courses with hands-on learning from cultural and art objects.
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- Integrate works from the permanent collection or current exhibition into lectures and discussions that link directly to your course
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- Discuss visual literacy or object-based learning opportunities and pedagogies
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- Work with the museum to create a semester long academic exhibition.
In-person – Hybrid – Virtual class visit options are available.
Tidbit – Join the 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge
Do you want to have a deeper understanding of racial equity? Are you ready for change? Take your first step — join the 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge starting Monday, February 8 through February 28.
The Denison University 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge is an educational tool to advance a deeper understanding of the intersections of race, power, privilege and oppression.
Tidbit – Using Office Hours to Promote Inclusivity
For Those Who Need it Most: Using Active Inclusivity to Increase Office Hour Attendance and Extracurricular Activities. This article provides four useful tips on how to create active inclusivity with your office hours. Increase traffic during your office hours by transforming the meetings into “catching students doing something right.”
Tidbit – 8 Strategies to Prevent Teaching Burnout
Hopefully the winter break provided time for you to unwind and recharge. As we enter a new semester with its challenges, here are eight quick things you can do as you put the finishing touches on your classes to make the semester more manageable.
Tidbit – Rubik’s Cube Challenge Update
Thanks to everyone at Denison and Furman for taking part in the Rubik’s Cube Challenge: An Expert Blindspot Learning Adventure! We had over 30 participants. Happy to report that 11 Denison faculty can now successfully solve the cube, several in under 2 minutes! But the real learning was understanding what it is like to be a novice learning, and how this experience will help inform our teaching and address our expert blindspots.
Tidbit – Black History Event Calendar
Tidbit – How to Look “Professorial” On Zoom
A recent Chronicle article suggested tips for looking “like a professor” on Zoom. Watch Dr. Andrew Ishak, of Santa Clara University, push back on this nonsensical notion in this humorous video.
Tidbit – Helping Students Finishing Strong
In our recent faculty meeting, we were encouraged to help out students finish strong. What can we do in the next few weeks to help our students successfully cross the finish line? This bulleted article from Faculty Focus tackles six scenarios you may be experiencing in your classes including:
- There are several students who have multiple missing assignments, despite the fact that you send frequent reminders and have increased communication in your class.