Because teaching is a multi-dimensional job,
assessing what we do as teachers requires a
multi-faceted approach. No single instrument can
capture all aspects of any individual style or method
of teaching. Student surveys, for instance, can
measure whether student perceptions of what we
are doing are aligned with what we ourselves think
we are doing; but assessing our teaching requires
more than consumer impressions.
The sense of instructor presence is created through a combination of instructional design and delivery. Videos, photos, narratives—depending on one’s comfort level with the medium—can help create this sense of presence in advance of course delivery.
In this six-part series, SAGE author and education expert Dr. Linda Dale Bloomberg shares strategies and tips for successful online teaching. She covers multimodal strategies for synchronous and asynchronous delivery of content, shows how to engage students who may feel isolated or who may be struggling, discusses how to adopt an accessible and equitable instructional approach, and offers a handout that instructors can give to students on the first day of class with tips for student success in the online environment.
Holly Fiock, an instructional designer in the College of
Education at Purdue University, and Heather Garcia, an instructional
design specialist at Oregon State University Ecampus, have written
an extensive article focusing on providing student feedback through the use of technology.
The article is broken down into 8 sections:
Essentials
4 Key Qualities of Good Feedback
2 Time-Saving Approaches
When to Use Audio or Video Tools for Feedback
When to Stick to Text Feedback
Tips on Getting Started
Common Pitfalls and Smart Solutions
Resources
I was very impressed with how this article discussed challenges from the
instructor’s perspective, as well as sound suggestions and advice for
providing effective feedback.
You can access this article via the following link:
https://www.chronicle.com/interactives/20191108-Advice-Feedback?utm_source=pm&utm_medium=en&cid=pm&source=ams&sourceId=111377
Dear Colleagues,
The Chronicle of Higher Education has published a concise guide on “How to Make Your Classroom More Inclusive”
https://www.chronicle.com/interactives/20190719_inclusive_teaching?cid=pm
This is a pithy article full of good advise. With our commitment to diversity at Touro, applying the suggestions in this article are sure to continue to move us forward.
Have a great academic year!
Questions or comments?
Jim O’Connor Ph.D.
Director
Dear Colleagues,
This is final notification. All applications are due by next Wednesday, June 19th.
Once again, Touro University California and Touro University Nevada will offer an online course for interested faculty focused on Effective Teaching in Higher Education in collaboration
with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE).
We just had over 30 faculty members complete the course during this academic year, and they overwhelmingly thought the course was transformative for their teaching.
The course is offered via Canvas. There will be three face-to-face meetings. The first face-to-face meeting in August will kick off the course and will be approximately 4 hours
in length. The other two face-to-face meetings will occur between blocks 1 and 2, and 2 and 3, and will be approximately 2 hours in length.
>From discussions with those who just finished the course, the amount of time commitment is 3-4 hours per unit.
Our plan is to admit 10 faculty members from TUN and 20 from TUC (the opposite of what we did this year). From TUC, we would like approximately the same number
from each of the three colleges.
I have attached the 2018-19 schedule. The 2019-20 schedule will be similar, but not identical. The schedule allows you to see the topics, as well as get a sense of the pace of the
course.
Those individuals completing the course will receive a certificate in Effective Teaching in Higher Education as well as a pin.
Also attached is an application form.
If you are interested, PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
IMPORTANT: THE FIRST FACE-TO-FACE CLASS IN CALIFORNIA WILL BE ON THURSDAY MORNING AUGUST 1st FROM 9-12, IN NEVADA IT WILL BE FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 2ND FROM 9-12. THESE ARE REQUIRED MEETINGS.
All applications will be vetted with your college dean.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Best wishes,
Jim O’Connor Ph.D.
Director
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