Teaching and Learning Links to See: December 5, 2014

Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

A roundup of five intriguing or informative posts and articles from the around the internet:

"Unlocking the Mystery of Critical Thinking"

Is there any common ground when it comes to defining critical thinking?

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/instructional-design/unlocking-mystery-critical-thinking/ 

"7 Ways You Can Use Texting to Your Advantage in the Classroom"

Some alternatives to trying to fight in-class texting.

http://www.edudemic.com/7-ways-texting-advantage-classroom/ 

"Tweet and You'll Miss It: Faculty Members Need to Teach Students Why Attention Matters"

Distractions and "multitasking" are major barriers to learning.

https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2014/12/02/essay-calls-professors-start-teaching-students-about-distraction-and-attention 

"Teaching International Students"

An in-depth look at the challenges, implications of, and strategies for teaching international students.

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/12/01/increasing-international-enrollments-faculty-grapple-implications-classrooms 

"Ideas for Using Technology in the Classroom to Teach Skills"

A collection of ideas helping students build skills with technology, instead of just introducing them to new tools (broken down by skill!).

http://www.caltermoore.com/2014/12/ideas-for-using-technology-in-classroom.html 

***Bonus Video: How can puppies be used to inspire innovation and passion for learning while being adorable? Watch to find out!***

http://www.coolcatteacher.com/videos/puppies-teach-teaching/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CoolCatTeacherBlog+%28Cool+Cat+Teacher+Blog%29 

Do you know of an interesting article that you would like to share with the ATLE community? Let us know! Email atle@usf.edu

Teaching and Learning Links to See: November 21, 2014

Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

A roundup of five intriguing or informative posts and articles from the around the internet:

"Prompts to Help Students Reflect on How They Approach Learning"

Having your students reflect on the work they have done in your course (and their learning process as a whole) can help them to become more self-directed learners.

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-professor-blog/prompts-help-students-reflect-approach-learning/ 

"Report Highlights 10 Trends Set to Shake Up Higher Education"

Check out these brief summaries of 10 up-and-coming trends in higher ed and get ahead of the game.

http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/news/report-highlights-10-trends-set-to-shake-up-education/2016898.article 

"7 Ways to Deal with Digital Distractions in the Classroom"

A collection of inventive methods for dealing with the challenge of digitally distracted students in your course.

http://www.edudemic.com/7-ways-deal-digital-distractions/ 

"Teaching Practices Inventory Provides Tool to Help you Examine Your Teaching"

A self-reflective inventory that will help you evaluate what teaching practices you are actually using in your classes, and expose you to new ones.

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-professor-blog/teaching-practices-inventory-provides-tool-help-examine-teaching/ 

"In the Classroom, One Size Does Not Fit All"

An interesting discussion about the importance of thinking about the appropriateness of a teaching tip before incorporating it into one's teaching.

https://chroniclevitae.com/news/808-in-th 

Do you know of an interesting article that you would like to share with the ATLE community? Let us know! Email atle@usf.edu

Teaching and Learning Links to See: October 31st, 2014

Happy Halloween, USF Community!

Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

A roundup of five intriguing or informative posts and articles from the around the internet:

"Texting in Class: Extent, Attitudes, Other Interesting Information"

Some hard data on the occurrence of texting in college classes and student beliefs related to texting in class. 

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-and-learning/texting-class-extent-attitudes-interesting-information/ 

"How Relearning Old Concepts Alongside New Ones Makes It All Stick"

A look at the concept of interleaving can be used to enhance the learning process (note: this article features USF psychologist Doug Rohrer!)

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/10/how-relearning-old-concepts-alongside-new-ones-makes-it-all-stick/ 

"Survey of Faculty Views on Technology"

A look at the current outlook on educational technology from a representative sample of faculty and academic technology administrators.

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/survey/online-ed-skepticism-and-self-sufficiency-survey-faculty-views-technology 

"Why One Professor Thinks Academics Should Write 'Buzzfeed Style Scholarship' "

Can condensing research into a 'listicle'-style article help students?

http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/why-one-professor-thinks-academics-should-write-buzzfeed-style-scholarship/55025 

"Using Attendance Questions to Build Community, Enhance Teaching"

How to turn the monotonous process of taking attendance into an opportunity to engage with students.

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/effective-teaching-strategies/using-attendance-questions-build-community-enhance-teaching/ 

Do you know of an interesting article that you would like to share with the ATLE community? Let us know! Email atle@usf.edu

Teaching and Learning Links to See: October 17th, 2014

Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

A roundup of five intriguing or informative posts and articles from the around the internet:

"Students Riding Coattails During Group Work? Five Simple Ideas to Try"

Five practical strategies (including a checklist) you can use to address the ubiquitous challenges of having students work together.

 http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/effective-teaching-strategies/students-riding-coattails-group-work-five-simple-ideas-try/ 

"When Should We Lecture?"

A few points to consider when determining when a lecture will be most effective. 

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-professor-blog/when-should-we-lecture/ 

"Brain-Based Learning, Myth vs. Reality: Testing Learning Styles and Dual Coding"

An examination of the various claims made by proponents of Learning Styles and Dual Coding.

http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/brain-based-learning-myth-versus-reality-testing-learning-styles-and-dual-coding/ 

"Using Digital Portfolios in the Classroom"

One instructor details how she has used ePortfolios in her courses.

http://blogs.cofc.edu/tlt/2014/10/16/using-digital-portfolios-in-the-classroom/ 

"Studying with Quizzes Helps Make Sure the Material Sticks"

How can tests and quizzes can be used as tools for learning?

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/10/studying-with-quizzes-helps-make-sure-the-material-sticks/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kqed%2FnHAK+%28MindShift%29 

Do you know of an interesting article that you would like to share with the ATLE community? Let us know! Email atle@usf.edu

Teaching and Learning Links to See: August 29th, 2014

Welcome back to a new semester, USF faculty! We hope that this weeks' links will give you some inspiration to kick-start the Fall term.

Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

A roundup of five intriguing or informative posts and articles from the around the internet:

"From the Archives: The First Week of the Academic Term"

A collection of articles from the ProfHacker archives on a wide range of start-of-the-semester topics.

http://chronicle.com/blogs/profhacker/archives-first-week/57949 

"Why I'm Asking You Not to Use Laptops"

Are you of the opinion that your students shouldn't use their electronic devices in class, but don't know how to enforce your policy without resistance? This article (and a number of the comments) offers some solutions.

http://chronicle.com/blogs/linguafranca/2014/08/25/why-im-asking-you-not-to-use-laptops/ 

"Turn Your Syllabus into an Inforgraphic"

It's a little too late to re-vamp your syllabus for this semester, but never too early to think about the future (especially since we've all got syllabi on the brain right now)!

http://ltlatnd.wordpress.com/2014/08/26/turn-your-syllabus-into-an-infographic/ 

"The 5 Key Features of Project-Based Learning"

This short article contains an accompanying video that breaks down the features of PBL and examples of how it's being implemented. (Note: the video uses K-12 examples, but the message can be applied to Higher Ed).

http://dailygenius.com/key-features-of-project-based-learning/ 

"Don't Email Me"

An interesting look at how one instructor addressed the issue of too many student emails.

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/08/27/sake-student-faculty-interaction-professor-bans-student-email 

Do you know of an interesting article that you would like to share with the ATLE community? Let us know! Email atle@usf.edu

Teaching and Learning Links to See: August 15th, 2014

Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

A roundup of intriguing or informative posts and articles from the around the internet:

"Putting Students in the Driver's Seat: Technology Projects to Decrease Passivity "

An argument for giving students more freedom and control over their learning through the use of technology.

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-with-technology-articles/putting-students-drivers-seat-technology-projects-decrease-passivity/ 

"Starting Out as a New Professor"

Some helpful points of advice to share with new faculty members.

https://www.insidehighered.com/advice/2014/08/15/advice-professors-starting-over-new-college-part-1-essay 

"Confuse Students to Help Them Learn"

Examining the merits of using confusion to help students engage in critical thinking and deeper learning.

http://chronicle.com/article/Confuse-Students-to-Help-Them/148385/ 

Do you know of an interesting article that you would like to share with the ATLE community? Let us know! Email atle@usf.edu

Teaching and Learning Links to See: August 1st, 2014

Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

A roundup of five intriguing or informative posts and articles from the around the internet:

"The Modern College Student Infographic"

A breakdown of the relationship between today's students and technology, by the numbers.

http://elearninginfographics.com/modern-college-student-infographic/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+eLearningInfographics+%28eLearningInfographics%29 

"Clients, Not Customers"

A different approach to thinking about the relationship between students, colleges, and faculty.

http://chronicle.com/blognetwork/castingoutnines/2014/07/25/clients-not-customers/ 

"Learning on the Edge: Classroom Activities to Promote Deep Learning"

The first few and the last few minutes of a class period can often be wasted time. This article discusses how they can be turned into learning opportunities.

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/effective-teaching-strategies/learning-edge-classroom-activities-promoting-deep-learning/ 

"A Metacognitive Tutoring Model: Linking Thinking, Learning and Performance in a Peer Tutoring Program - Part 1"

The first article in a series that examines the different ways that metacognitive tutoring can be used to improve student learning and performance. 

http://www.thelearnwellprojects.com/a-metacognitive-peer-tutoring-model-linking-thinking-learning-and-performance-in-a-peer-tutoring-program/ 

"How Will You Wrap Up Summer?"

Some note-worthy points to consider as the summer winds down and we begin to look toward the Fall semester.

http://chronicle.com/blogs/profhacker/how-will-you-wrap-up-summer/57629 

Do you know of an interesting article that you would like to share with the ATLE community? Let us know! Email atle@usf.edu

Teaching and Learning Links to See: July 25th, 2014

 Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

A roundup of five intriguing or informative posts and articles from the around the internet:

"Examining Knowledge Beliefs to Motivate Student Learning"

A look at how to motivate students using their own interests.

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-and-learning/examine-knowledge-beliefs-motivate-student-learning/

"Colleges Must Help Further the Goals of Common Core Standards, Report Says"

How are the Common Core standards adopted in k-12 schools effecting higher education?

http://chronicle.com/article/Colleges-Must-Help-Further-the/147843/ 

"10 Things Every Teacher Should Know How to Do With Google Docs"

Steps to help you get the most out of this popular online tool.

http://www.edudemic.com/10-things-every-teacher-know-google-docs/ 

"The Difference Mentoring Makes"

A look at the importance of faculty mentoring. An interesting read for both mentors and mentees.

http://chronicle.com/article/The-Difference-Mentoring/147765/ 

"How to Cite Social Media Using MLA and APA"

Something to share with your students.

http://www.edudemic.com/how-to-cite-social-media/ 

Do you know of an interesting article that you would like to share with the ATLE community? Let us know! Email atle@usf.edu

Teaching & Learning Links to See: July 18th, 2014

Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

A roundup of five intriguing or informative posts and articles from the around the internet:

 

 

- "Learning That Lasts: Helping Students Remember and Use What You Teach"

Some practical ideas for increasing student satisfaction and learning retention that will go beyond the end of class.

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/effective-teaching-strategies/learning-lasts-helping-students-remember-use-teach/ 

 

- "How to get into the 'Flow' in Your Classroom"

Steps you can take to achieve the optimal level of engagement in your classroom.

http://www.edudemic.com/go-flow-classroom/ 

 

- "Meeting Expectations"

Meetings can often feel like a time-suck. How can they be made more productive?

http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/07/16/book-offers-tips-make-academic-meetings-not-just-bearable-productive#sthash.PYXBTIYZ.dpbs 

 

- "The Value of 10 Minutes: Writing Advice for the Time-Less Academic"

Strategies for fitting writing into your busy schedule.

https://chroniclevitae.com/news/616-the-value-of-10-minutes-writing-advice-for-the-time-less-academic?cid=VTKT1 

 

- "The Sylly Season"

An amusing breakdown of every instructor's favorite course document.

http://chronicle.com/blogs/linguafranca/2014/07/15/the-sylly-season/ 

 

 

Do you have an interesting article that you would like to share with the ATLE community? Let us know! Email atle@usf.edu

Teaching & Learning Links July 11

Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

A roundup of five intriguing, informative posts and articles from the around the internet:

- "How to Breathe New Life into an Old Lesson Plan" 

Some good points to keep in mind if you're thinking about revamping your lesson plans. Originally intended for k-12 educators, but is applicable to higher ed, as well.

 http://www.creativeeducation.co.uk/blog/index.php/2014/05/breathe-new-life-old-lesson-plan/ 

- "6 Online Collaboration Tools and Strategies for Boosting Learning"

Student group work can be enhanced and supplemented by using online collaboration tools. This article recommends six tools to use for online group work and some general tips for devising effective group activities.

 http://elearningindustry.com/6-online-collaboration-tools-and-strategies-boosting-learning 

- "To Improve Student Performance, Start Thinking Like a Coach"

Advice on how to change the way that you provide students with feedback.

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/educational-assessment/improve-student-performance-start-thinking-like-coach/ 

- "Professor Vacation"

A little humor for your Friday afternoon from PhD comics

http://www.phdcomics.com/comics.php?f=1729 

- "The Must-Have Guide to Educational Twitter Hashtags"

An extensive list of the key words and phrases to look out for on Twitter

http://dailygenius.com/twitter-hashtags/ 

Do you have an interesting article that you would like to share with the ATLE community? Let us know! Email atle@usf.edu

USF Workshop - Crafting a Study-Abroad Experience - June 3

Crafting a Study-Abroad Experience From a Faculty Perspective

We’ll discuss best practices (and things to avoid!) when creating a study abroad experience for your students. Faculty who have never attempted study abroad are especially encouraged to attend. Facilitated by Jennifer Collins. Click the following link to register for USF workshops: http://workshops.etg.usf.edu/.

June 3, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, SVC 1072

USF workshop - Crafting a Study-Abroad Experience - April 30

Crafting a Study-Abroad Experience From a Faculty Perspective

We’ll discuss best practices (and things to avoid!) when creating a study abroad experience for your students. Faculty who have never attempted study abroad are especially encouraged to attend. Facilitated by Jennifer Collins. Click the following link to register for USF workshops: http://workshops.etg.usf.edu/.

April 30, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Canvas Best Practices II (Advanced) - April 17

Canvas Best Practices II (Advanced)

So you’ve mastered (or at least understand) the basics of setting up your course(s) in Canvas. Now what? In this hands-on session, you will learn how to use several tools in Canvas including modules, files, and pages to organize your courses following principles of good course design.  Click the following link to register for USF workshops: http://workshops.etg.usf.edu/.

April 17, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Canvas Best Practices - April 17

Canvas Best Practices

Learn how to get started in Canvas and explore what's new and different in this learning management system. We will also discuss best practices in using the software.  Click the following link to register for USF workshops: http://workshops.etg.usf.edu/.

April 17, 9:30 am-10:30 am, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Un-Lectures: Using PowerPoint Differently

Un-Lectures: Using PowerPoint Completely Differently

Rather than use PowerPoint to relay information (i.e., the answers), we’ll talk about strategies for using it as a platform for questions, and also explore the myriad ways we can turn traditional lectures upside down. Click the following link to register for USF workshops: http://workshops.etg.usf.edu/.

April 17, 12:30 pm-1:30 pm, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Designing Rubrics to Enhance Learning - April 14

Designing Rubrics to Enhance Learning

Using rubrics in Canvas can be very useful and is relatively intuitive. In this hands-on workshop, we will explore using rubrics to assess various assignment types, including quizzes and discussions. Click the following link to register for USF workshops: http://workshops.etg.usf.edu/.

April 14, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Um-Lectures: Using PowerPoint Differently - April 11

Un-Lectures: Using PowerPoint Completely Differently

Rather than use PowerPoint to relay information (i.e., the answers), we’ll talk about strategies for using it as a platform for questions, and also explore the myriad ways we can turn traditional lectures upside down. Click the following link to register for USF workshops: http://workshops.etg.usf.edu/.

April 11, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Respondus, Quizzes, and Question Banks - April 10

Respondus, Quizzes, and Question Banks—Oh My!

Learn how to use Respondus to create and import quizzes into Canvas and to convert Blackboard quizzes (that are already saved in Respondus) for use in Canvas. In addition, we will explore the use of question banks and familiarize you with the Respondus LockDown Browser.  Click the following link to register for USF workshops: http://workshops.etg.usf.edu/.

April 10, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Active Learning vs. Guided Learning - April 8

Active Learning vs. Guided Learning—the Great Debate

Is inquiry learning always indicated? Are drills and memorization ever warranted? There are debates in published journals on these and related questions, and we’ll explore the controversy on our way to our own understanding of what fits each circumstance. Click the following link to register for USF workshops: http://workshops.etg.usf.edu/.

April 8, 3:30 pm-4:30 pm, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Presenting with Prezi - April 8

Presenting with Prezi

Learn the non-linear, web-based presentation program Prezi. In this interactive workshop you'll learn how to create your own Prezi and avoid some of the common design pitfalls of new Prezi users.  Click the following link to register for USF workshops: http://workshops.etg.usf.edu/.

April 8, 9:30 am-10:30 am, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Flipping the Classroom - April 4

Flipping the Classroom

Learn how to deliver content via pre-recorded “lectures in a can” through Canvas, which frees up in-class time for case studies, activities, scenarios, role-plays, questions, reviews, and even games. Click the following link to register for USF workshops: http://workshops.etg.usf.edu/.

April 4, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Interactive Teaching Techniques - April 2

Interactive Teaching Techniques

You may use some interactive techniques in your teaching already, like the “one minute paper” or “think-pair-share.” We’ve got a list of 195 such techniques we’d love to share with you! (and we will want to learn from you what your favorites are). Click the following link to register for USF workshops: http://workshops.etg.usf.edu/.

April 2, 9:30 am-10:30 am, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Targeting and Enhancing Student Motivation - March 31

Targeting and Enhancing Student Motivation

Classroom success often depends on student motivation. We will supply you with a toolset for helping to inspire and motivate students in your course content. Click the following link to register for USF workshops: http://workshops.etg.usf.edu/.

March 31, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Canvas on the Go - March 26

Canvas on the Go

Learn how to install and use Canvas’s mobile (phone and tablet) apps to get more done when you are on the go, including messaging students and giving feedback on assignments using Speedgrader.  Click the following link to register for USF workshops: http://workshops.etg.usf.edu/.

March 26, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Creating Great Group Assignments - March 24

Creating Great Group Assignments

Join us for this discussion about the most common student objections to group work and explore features in Canvas that can be used to facilitate truly cooperative learning experiences that you and your students will enjoy.  Click the following link to register for USF workshops: http://workshops.etg.usf.edu/.

March 24, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Cultivating a Culture of Academic Integrity - March 21

Cultivating a Culture of Academic Integrity

This workshop is designed to familiarize you with Turnitin, USF’s new plagiarism detection software in Canvas, and to stimulate discussion about ways faculty can discourage student academic misconduct. Click the following link to register for USF workshops: http://workshops.etg.usf.edu/.

March 21, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Designing Digital Media Assignments - March 19

Designing Digital Media Assignments with the USF Library’s Digital Learning Studio

 Are you tired of the same old paper assignments year after year? Would you like to infuse your assignments with more creative potential, but you’re not sure how?  If you answered “yes” to these questions, then a digital media-oriented assignment may be just what you’re looking for! In this workshop, you will learn how the USF Library’s Digital Learning Studio can help you incorporate a digital media project into your courses. Click the following link to register for USF workshops: http://workshops.etg.usf.edu/.

March 19, 9:30 am-10:30 am, SVC 1072