Canvas Camp, Friday, October 28th, SOC 159

 Canvas Camp Agenda 

9:00-9:45	Starting the Semester ·         Required course elements ·         Policies and deadlines ·         Starting out on the right foot	Kevin Yee, ATLE kyee@usf.edu
9:45-10:30	Designing Courses ·         Motivating and inspiring students ·         Preventing confusion ·         “Keep It Simple” principle	Amanda Helip-Wooley, ATLE ahelip@usf.edu
10:30-11:15	Engaging Students ·         Ensuring participation ·         Maintaining their interest ·         Making Canvas interactive	Sara Friedman and Oana Cîmpean, ATLE spfriedm@usf.edu oanacimpean@usf.edu
11:15-12:00	Efficient & Effective Assessment (w/ Canvas) ·         Advanced assignment settings ·         Grading efficiently and fairly ·         Providing useful feedback	Emad Mansour and Ross Metusalem, ATLE emansour@usf.edu rmetusalem@usf.edu
12:00-1:00	LUNCH
1:00-3:00	Teaching Online ·         Online structure   ·         Online assessment and practice ·         Online content ·         Online interaction and collaboration Advanced Topics ·         Plagiarism and proctoring	Lindsey Mercer, Innovative Education lmercer@usf.edu LaSaundria Glenn-Bass, Innovative Education lasaundria@usf.edu Victor Ventor, Innovative Education vventor@usf.edu

Teaching and Learning Links of the Week: October 21, 2016

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

“Getting More out of Exam Debriefs”

Using exam debriefs as an opportunity for students to encounter content they haven’t yet learned and to confront the efficacy of their study habits.

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-professor-blog/getting-exam-debriefs/

 “Small Groups, Significant Impact: A Review of Peer-Led Team Learning Research with Implications for STEM Education Researchers and Faculty”

A review of sixty-seven peer-reviewed studies on Peer-Led Team Learning, spanning a variety of STEM disciplines and institution types.  

http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.jchemed.5b00862

“The Biggest Crisis in Higher Ed Isn't Student Debt, It's Students Who Don't Graduate”

The president of Arizona State University addresses the fact that more than half of those who start college fail to finish.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/biggest-crisis-higher-ed-isnt-student-debt-its-students-michael-crow

“Open Doors: A New Take on Teaching Observations”

A two-day event sponsored by Vanderbilt University’s Center for Teaching that allows interested faculty and graduate students to visit some of the most well-respected and awarded teachers across campus. 

http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/profhacker/open-doors-a-new-take-on-teaching-observations/62887

Teaching & Learning Links of the Week: October 14, 2016

A roundup of four intriguing posts and articles from around the Internet.

When a Class Clicks

Building classroom community can greatly enhance the learning experience. This article details four tips for fostering a sense of community among your students.

https://chroniclevitae.com/news/1566-when-a-class-clicks

A Simple Invitation: Please See Me!

Sometimes a brief conversation with a struggling student is enough to get that student back on track. This article discusses the themes of a successful intervention through conversation. 

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/effective-teaching-strategies/simple-invitation-please-see/

How to Integrate Intercultural Learning into Your Classroom

Many educators and employers agree that intercultural awareness and global competence are central to success in an increasingly diverse and interconnected society. This article provides tips for incorporating intercultural learning into your class.

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/global_learning/2016/10/how_to_integrate_intercultural_learning_into_your_classroom.html

Students Need to Develop Two Key Habits to Have a Fruitful College Experience

Getting the most out of college is challenging. This article argues that a truly transformative college experience requires students to develop meaningful relationships with peers and teachers and to take responsibility for their own learning.

http://qz.com/760550/students-need-to-embrace-change-and-develop-relationships-to-have-a-good-college-experience/