All learners should have a safe, productive and inclusive space to learn regardless of race, sex, gender, religion, physical limitations. The importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is important and can be applied to courses using the ADDIE model. The ADDIE Model is a well-known instructional design framework. Applying DEI to course design can…
"Mental health has become the subject of open, honest discussion in higher education and beyond. Fallout from the pandemic thrust mental health into an even broader, brighter spotlight, exposing long-standing sources of stress, anxiety, and depression and creating new ones. Mental health is integral to one’s ability to succeed academically, and colleges and universities must…
Come watch the MagnaPubs 20 Minute Mentor on “How Can I Grade in Less Time with Greater Impact?”. Listen to Amy Mulnix, the director of the Faculty Center at Franklin and Marshall discuss how to maximize your grading and feedback using less time. Dr. Mulnix will share her tips and tricks that have helped save…
Whether you need a refresher about the human body on the go or you are unable to get to the cadaver lab, the Pumerantz Library has several e-resources that can help you discover and review human anatomy. In this session, you will learn: What anatomy e-resources are available to you through the Pumerantz Library…
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…
We've seen them...we've made them...and we've walked right past them...Research Posters. The purpose of a research poster is to visually represent the general overview, data, and most relevant findings of a research project. When preparing to design your poster you've likely taken your thoughtful research or well-drafted manuscript and you've widdled it down to…
Grading assignments can sometimes be a daunting experience, especially when you want to make sure your students know what it is you’re looking for. This session discusses the Transparency in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education project or TILT. This project can be modified or adjusted depending on your needs to best convey your class…
Come watch Stephanie Delaney, PhD discuss transitioning 5 popular CATs from the face-to-face classroom to the Online classroom. We will watch the 20 Minute Mentor video and then discuss tips and tricks of using CATs in the Online classroom to help improve your teaching and student learning outcomes. Session objectives: List, define, and describe 5…
Learning Events are the cornerstone of Elentra. These events house many of the resources students will need throughout the course. Links, videos, lecture notes, and more. Just how do you add them? What are some best practices for uploading? Can you link a digital book from the library to a Learning Event? I will demonstrate…