You may have heard of flipped classes before, and that’s because they elicit strong opinions from those who have tried them–and that goes for both instructors and students. Flipped courses are truth in advertising, “flipping” the traditional structure of a class around. Students engage with course materials at home, typically via brief videos and reading assignments, and then do the useful work of applying those … Continue reading Flipped Classes: Why and How? »

Playposit is an interactive web-based video platform that allows educators to provide formative assessment both inside and outside the classroom. Teachers can embed quiz-type questions into videos from Youtube, Vimeo and other popular video platforms. Data can then be analyzed on the individual or group level, providing powerful insight into educational trends. 60 mins. Zoom Link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/94607164484?pwd=YTBYc21OYzNUSzFXN1lpL0JuN2FIZz09

AI is suddenly everywhere, especially in its most ubiquitous form, ChatGPT. But what is it? How do you use it? And should you? Join us for a brief introduction to the tool and discussion of some of the concerns and excitement regarding using ChatGPT in our courses. 30 minutes Zoom link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/98612494149?pwd=TmF4Nk5iaktLVTdlVlZvK0tXbVREdz09

Embodied learning is a branch of active learning where the body is involved in the learning process. Many complex and high-impact active learning strategies require bodily engagement. Role plays, simulations, theatre exercises, and supervised internships are just a few examples of such strategies. This in-person session will introduce participants to the principles of embodied learning and demonstrate their practical application. This workshop will take place … Continue reading Introduction to Embodied Learning »

Learn about our licensed software applications for creating media content such as podcasts, video, photography, and graphic design. 60 minutes Zoom Link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/92097867115?pwd=YUVva0hVaW5LM2U5ZWhzNHdEeElNdz09

Accessible course materials play an important role in creating an equitable learning experience for all students. Accessible documents are ones that are available to all viewers and interpretable by assistive technology such as screen readers. In this session, you’ll learn how to structure documents with headers, use styles for consistency and meaningful structure, choose accessible colors or fonts, choose meaningful link text, and save a … Continue reading Creating Accessible Text Documents »

This session will introduce faculty to team-based learning (TBL), a pedagogical approach designed to foster collaborative learning activities. Discover the power of teams to increase student engagement and investment. In this session, participants will: -Define team-based learning and understand its impact on student outcomes. -Differentiate between group work and teamwork -Explore a range of available tools and techniques for organizing effective teams -Begin the process … Continue reading Team-Based Learning »

Did you know LSA Academic Technologies offers teaching and learning consultations to all LSA instructors? Our consultants can help with course building and effective pedagogical use of the LSA instructional environment. They can help Implement new LSA learning technology to meet your course learning goals by helping you to explore potential new technologies, learn how the technologies works, train students, create audio-visual course content, and … Continue reading Meet Your LSA Instructional Support Team! »

Would you like to work on a new pedagogical approach, or develop new material, or learn a new tool to use with your classes, if only you could get funding for it? Come hear about the teaching and learning grant opportunities available to all LSA instructors! This session covers Faculty Grants, Teaching Transformed Grants, and New Initiatives/New Instruction Grants. 30 minutes Zoom Link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/97113796242?pwd=OTBwRldvdXdjZjltYmlRTVN6dXlWQT09

Social Annotation is an effective reading strategy that encourages deep analysis and understanding of texts. This session will illustrate how social annotation can develop critical thinking skills and promote active engagement among your students. Participants will be introduced to two digital annotation platforms, Perusall and Hypothesis, that enable students to collaboratively annotate course texts. 30 mins. Zoom link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/95619168176

Are you looking for a platform for students to display their work publicly? LSA supports severals platforms, such as WordPress, Google Sites, and StoryMaps, that allow students to publish their work online for others to see. Join us for a brief introduction of each platform and see how to incorporate them into your course. 30 minutes Zoom Link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/92200320774?pwd=Yk9NRmRlZ2pjY3NSZmFpQlBqZjAvdz09

Adding an online social and collaborative learning environment to your course can improve learning and connectedness among students and instructors. LSA instructors have access to the Harmonize platform, a space where students can learn, collaborate, comment on, share their formal and informal experience, exchange knowledge and interact with each other. Harmonize uses a modern and engaging layout similar to other social media tools that students … Continue reading Journals, Studios, and Portfolios, Oh My! Activities for student “owned” Spaces »

Having a chat open during class provides another option for students to engage with their instructor, their peers, and the material. Students who may not be comfortable speaking up in class may more readily participate in a chat discussion, and chats are easy ways to gather student input and assess their understanding. 30 minutes Zoom Link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/98612494149?pwd=TmF4Nk5iaktLVTdlVlZvK0tXbVREdz09

Adding an online social and collaborative learning environment to your course can improve learning and connectedness among students and instructors. LSA instructors have access to the Harmonize platform, a space where students can learn, collaborate, comment on, share their formal and informal experience, exchange knowledge and interact with each other. Harmonize uses a modern and engaging layout similar to other social media tools that students … Continue reading Multimedia Analysis and Peer Feedback »

Looking for simple ways to increase student engagement during lecture? We’ll discuss how integrating simple activities and assignments to your lecture can lead to big improvements in student engagement, learning, and even attendance. Leave the session with practical tips and the science behind why they work. 30 mins. Zoom Link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/98612494149?pwd=TmF4Nk5iaktLVTdlVlZvK0tXbVREdz09

Yellowdig is a discussion tool that has the look and functionality of social media (e.g. Facebook). It allows students to make posts that include multimedia elements, and to respond to posts made by others by replying or by ‘liking’ the post. Yellowdig presents posts in a single stream, which can keep discussion moving rapidly. Join us for this introductory session. 45 minutes Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4670876269 … Continue reading Introduction to Yellowdig »

Caring for and about students is an important step to create a warm and supportive learning environment. Research shows that students who feel connected to their instructors and classmates experience better outcomes. This session will share concrete strategies for demonstrating care and building a culture of trust and belonging, one that encourages students to be more invested in learning. 30 minutes Zoom Link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/92200320774?pwd=Yk9NRmRlZ2pjY3NSZmFpQlBqZjAvdz09

Join us for an online workshop and learn how instructors use Gradescope. The workshop will offer guidance on delivery of assignments that are paper-based, fully online, and a combination of the two. In this workshop you will learn how to: – Set up assignments where students can submit freeform work (no printers or templates needed) – Grade your existing exams and homework on Gradescope – … Continue reading Introduction to Gradescope Online Grading Platform »

Podium and personal computers are being upgraded to the new Windows 11 Operating system. See how the new updates improve your workflow. 30 minutes Zoom link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/6352655029?pwd=bFRIcDVMTThlRlFyQWZKT0ptRExJdz09  

We provide support for the design and implementation of media assignments. This includes consulting about the assignment criteria, rubric, and workflow as well as support for using the audio, visual, and graphic tools available to LSA instructors and students. 60 minutes Zoom Link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/98227426006?pwd=Njh0SStmSE5zeS9wVEtIbkFXMUk4Zz09

Accessible course materials play an important role in creating an equitable learning experience for all students. But how do we do it? In this session, you’ll learn how to create more accessible images (including best practices for charts and diagrams) and video by considering alternative text, color and contrast, sizing, captioning and transcripts, and even the tools we use to create and share our content. … Continue reading Creating Accessible Images and Video »

Join us for a conversation about how classroom policies and procedures can promote better attendance! 60 minutes Zoom link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/97980377011?pwd=NWtqd09yRGxsUU8yL0ZpcUpkejB2Zz09

Preparing and delivering quality online and remote discussions requires careful planning and effective communication strategies. Learn the techniques used to engage your students in active discussions. 30 minutes Zoom Link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/6352655029?pwd=bFRIcDVMTThlRlFyQWZKT0ptRExJdz09

Traditional grading often fails to capture the full spectrum of student abilities and hinders genuine learning experiences. Our session will highlight the flaws of this approach, including grade inflation and student anxiety, and explain why change is overdue. We’ll present three alternatives – Reflection, Ungrading, and Contract Grading – that promise to foster more meaningful student engagement and assessment.  Alternative grading strategies can lead to … Continue reading “What Do I Have to Do to Get an A?” Alternative Grading for Authentic Assessment »

Assessment is a central element in teaching and learning. It allows the students to demonstrate their understanding and mastery of the knowledge and skills. Authentic assessment requires students to perform or create a meaningful product using real-life simulations.  Our session will highlight: the benefits of authentic assessment  types of authentic assessments examples and templates for assignments how to scale these methods to larger classes considerations … Continue reading Creative Alternatives to Tests and Essays: Authentic Assessments that Engage Students in Real-World Activities »

This session will delve into the concept of educational rigor, specifically focusing on crafting rigorous assessments with a focus on equity. Participants will explore what it means for an assessment to have rigor. The session will also highlight how a conventional perspective on rigorous assessment can inadvertently exacerbate the pre-existing challenges faced by certain student groups. To close the session, participants will be introduced to … Continue reading Flexibility and Rigor: How to Make Rigorous Assessments Equitable »