- More Than Good Rapport: The Importance of Social Presence in the Classroom
Learn about what social presence is and why it matters for your in-person, hybrid, or virtual classroom. Most instructors would say that they want their learners to have positive, collegial relationships with one another, but did you know that there are actually tangible benefits to fostering positive social presence in your course? What is Social… Read more: More Than Good Rapport: The Importance of Social Presence in the Classroom - The Hidden Performance of Teaching: Why Faculty Need a Warm-Up Routine
Remember that moment right before hitting “Start Recording” for your first lecture? That flutter in your stomach, the sudden awareness of every “um” and “uh,” the nagging thought that you should have worn something different? Congratulations! You’ve just experienced what musicians call performance anxiety. And you’re not alone. Teaching is Performance (Whether We Like It… Read more: The Hidden Performance of Teaching: Why Faculty Need a Warm-Up Routine - No More “Meh”: How to Design Speaking Assignments That Matter
In this blog, senior lecturer Mary Moore advocates for the inclusion of speaking assignments in the classroom, providing suggestions for authentic and effective versions of these assignments. Communication is not a “soft skill.” Rather, it is a core competency, essential in careers, civic life, and relationships. In fact, it’s hard to imagine we can… Read more: No More “Meh”: How to Design Speaking Assignments That Matter - Challenges Learners Face: Exhaustion and Fatigue
Caleb and Leilani examine the data and stories behind student exhaustion and offer practical strategies for instructors to make a difference. In our previous post, we outlined the top five challenges from the Ball State Student Satisfaction Survey. This post kicks off a series that will dive deep into the top five challenges students face.… Read more: Challenges Learners Face: Exhaustion and Fatigue - Canvas Magic: Securing Exams
In this entry in the Canvas Magic Series, learn about three Canvas quiz features for securing exams and combating academic dishonesty. For some students, cheating has never been easier. Artificial Intelligence (AI), online computation software, and the ability to “Chegg it” are only a few of the ways students may practice academic dishonesty. While no… Read more: Canvas Magic: Securing Exams