Join us to learn tips for running more productive video meetings. Remote and virtual conferencing has become an essential part of everyday work life, and in many cases, the only way of communication for various teams and departments across campus. As we continue to adapt to various video conferencing platforms, this presentation will share effective ways…
Do you find it challenging to start conversations that are important to you? Or maybe you end up in a heated discussion about something you're passionate about and it ends with no real resolution in sight? Join us for this session that can help in both professional and personal settings. By the end of this…
Discussion Boards are a popular way to assess students in an online learning environment. These spaces are designed for conversation among students and faculty alike. Many students have not been taught how to participate in an asynchronous learning environment, this includes creating meaningful discussion posts. This session will cover how to make them more engaging,…
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…
A frequent sentiment that is often heard from instructors of online courses is a general sense of dissatisfaction with traditional discussion board activities. Many report how students are often reluctant to engage in meaningful discourse or how interactions tend toward superficiality and sound something like, “Hello, Rob. I agree with your point and couldn’t have…