Following the changes that most institutions implemented to address the need for remote instruction and the changing student and instructor expectations around flexibility, modality and appropriate use of in-person time, many are exploring blended learning as the future of the university. The potential for high-quality learning experiences that make the best use of time, space,…
In the spring of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced educational institutions at all levels to switch instruction almost overnight to virtual classrooms. With scant time to marshal their resources, officials in K–12 schools and higher education had to figure out how to deliver curricula, share materials, foster collaboration, and keep students engaged. Given the number…
Many of us learn best in silence and need time to reflect before saying or writing our thoughts. In synchronous online meetings (and in physical meetings) we often mistake visual and vocal activity for engagement and learning, while silence is interpreted as a lack of interest or even laziness. Because synchronous meetings tend to be…
The global disruption wrought by COVID-19 has given institutions, faculty and instructors an unexpected gift: the opportunity to reimagine teaching and learning to create an equitable, humanistic learning ecosystem for all. Structures that have resisted much-needed change now have the chance to pursue transformative improvements through more authentic learning and apprenticeship with experts in the…
Have you ever thought about implementing podcasts into your courses? If so, should it be a video podcast or an audio-only podcast? This session will review current podcast integration cases, strategies to promote active learning, and present resources for producing educational podcasts. Learning Objectives: List different types of podcasts formats for teaching and…
Join CETL for a full day of EdTech training for teaching and learning! Each session is a 30-minute BURST of exactly what you need to know to utilize that specific technology in and out of the classroom. It's an ALL-DAY event designed to support YOU! Topics include: Learning Management Systems Audience Response Systems (TopHat) Mediasite…
Discussion boards have proven to be a valuable point of contact in online courses. However, too often, struggling to connect over online discussion boards leads to missed opportunities to encourage and engage with your students due to shallow engagement. This 20 Minute Mentor video by Nathan Pritts, Ph.D., will provide the basis for a facilitated…
This session will introduce the audience to ChatGPT and AI tools available to the general public. The session will include an introduction to the AI tools, an overview of AI and Chatbot tools, limitations of the tools, helpful uses of the tools for various tasks faced in the academic settings, and a brief look into…
In 2019, EDUCAUSE described ways in which digital transformation can provide a “grand strategy” to help institutions address higher education’s “grand challenges,” which are some of the most consequential and widespread concerns facing higher education. Now we present a new set of grand challenges and introduce a second “grand strategy” that complements digital transformation. Update…
Imagine that your virtual training is so lively and compelling that people clamor to attend. Even for dry or dull topics, most learning professionals prefer to design and deliver engaging virtual learning experiences that inspire their audiences. In this session, we will take a page from the stage exploring 6 theater techniques that are guaranteed…