Whether you need a refresher on recommended methods for item writing or you are brand new to designing evaluation plans for your learners, this session will help you to gain confidence in writing effective multiple-choice question items that actually test what you intend. Participants will be asked to come with a teaching topic in mind…
There are many learning strategies to use in the classroom such as discussions, knowledge checks, and case studies. Other types will also be examined in this CETL session, such as anticipation guides that can help students use prior knowledge and be guided through the material they will be reading. Learning Objectives: Define learning strategies…
Educause recently released a report describing an optimized future of hybrid learning focusing on a 10-year timescale. Comprised of a panel of experts in the field from a range of higher education institution types, they craft a vision of the future of hybrid learning. In this session, we'll summarize the results of this report and…
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…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are making it easier than ever for students to cheat or assist with assignments and tests. Yes, there has been a movement for proctored online exams and plagiarism tools, but what about those low-stakes assignments? Is it possible for a student to fake their way through an entire college course? How…
Come join this facilitated discussion as we watch a 20 Minute Mentor video by Lolita Paff, PhD – Beyond Syllabus Policies: What strategies help students take responsibility for learning. Dr. Paff will cover what policies (and penalties) help to manage student behaviors in the classroom and during coursework. After watching the video, we will have…
One of the most common mistakes of using online videos in the classroom is having learners watch from start to finish. Without a moment to reflect or analyze learners are left trying to grasp everything they just watched. This CETL session draws upon neurology and principles to understand how best to incorporate online videos in…
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…
Have you ever conducted the perfect search and wished you could rerun it? Maybe you were called away and did not get to review all the results. Maybe you want to see what new research is being conducted on that topic a year or two later. Whatever the reason, saving searches can save you time…
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…