The CETL Instructional Design Team as has created learning projects that have been presented at large conferences on a national and international stage, described in published articles, analyzed for research, and furthered the scholarship of teaching and learning for many WesternU faculty. Some designs are more complex than others, but all with the goal of…
Many of us learn best in silence and need time to reflect before saying or writing our thoughts. In synchronous online meetings (and in physical meetings) we often mistake visual and vocal activity for engagement and learning, while silence is interpreted as a lack of interest or even laziness. Because synchronous meetings tend to be…
The needs for a healthcare professional to have a current biosketch are many. Conference planners review biosketches when selecting speakers. Moderators use biosketches when introducing speakers. Colleagues use biosketches when referring professionals. Many appointment considerations begin with a biosketch. Writing a biosketch that gets a person noticed is both an art and science. Through this…
Communities are a feature in Elentra that faculty/admin can use to create a space for content and activities that may not be part of a specific course. You can use these communities to send out notices for extra-curricular activities or outside events. These communities can be a space for students to participate in as well.…
Educating during the pandemic forced everyone to leverage technology and make major changes to their teaching strategies. David Betancourt, DMA, shares his experiences of teaching during the pandemic and poses questions to reflect on, such as: What did we learn about our teaching during this change in instructional learning? What could we take from the…
Discussion boards are a popular tool for online learning, but are they effective? Do they enrich the course? Come watch Stephanie Delaney, JD, PhD present this 20-Mintute Mentor from Magna Publication. After the video there will be time for discussion and share tips or experiences you may have with online discussion boards. Learning Objectives:…
Did you get an email, or many, about newly installed Zoom Apps? Is it a trick, or is it a treat? Are you curious about these Zoom apps? Are you interested to learn how to use these Zoom Apps in the classroom or during meetings? - - - Well…then this session is for YOU! …
Join us in a facilitated session as we listen to Winston-Salem State University Physical Therapy faculty discuss how they are helping develop their students’ (and their own) digital skills. Students participate in a video documentary project with the following objectives: Apply digital literacy skills to create an educational product Empathize with the daily challenges…
Change is hard. And inevitable. From leadership and personnel changes to hybrid workplaces and fluid teams, change is necessary for growth and innovation in organizations. However, most employees cringe at the announcement of impending changes. How can you use psychology to better equip your people to deal with, and even thrive, during changes? In this…
Whether you need a refresher on recommended methods for item writing or you are brand new to designing evaluation plans for your learners, this session will help you to gain confidence in writing effective multiple-choice question items that actually test what you intend. Participants will be asked to come with a teaching topic in mind…
