Tuesday, 19 Oct 2021
CELT Teaching Talks: The Use of Communication (Jenny Aune)
In this brown-bag lunch session, Jenny Aune (Teaching Professor, Department of English) will talk about teaching a communication course with the theme of nature of science and scientific thinking. More specifically, she will share her experiences using nonfiction and podcasts to teach students about communication in difficult contexts and with audiences from multiple perspectives.
Webinar, Effectively managing disruptive conduct in learning spaces
When disruptive conduct takes place, some Iowa State University instructors recommend addressing it immediately. Their advice: remain calm, assess the situation, listen to student concerns. Especially recommended: provide a clear, firm response that is consistent with what you've given other students.
Wednesday, 20 Oct 2021
Supporting Neurodiverse Students: Traits, Challenges, and Access Needs (Jamie Niman)
Jamie Niman (Accessibility Coordinator, Student Accessibility Services) covers foundational information on neurodivergence (Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, etc.) as well as recommended strategies and practical supports to apply in your work with students regarding access and inclusion.
Walking in Someone Else's Shoes: The True Impact of Digital Accessibility
Alt text, captions, and audio descriptions oh my! Many of us have heard of the concept of digital accessibility but what would it really be like to walk in someone else's shoes to truly experience the real impact of digital accessibility? This QM success story focuses on just that, so Chris Smith of North Carolina Virtual Public School to find out in this K-12-focused webinar.
Friday, 22 Oct 2021
Meeting, Team-Based Learning (TBL) Teaching and Learning Community (Oct)
This topic-based teaching and learning community meets throughout the academic year. We work as teams to optimize application exercises, readiness assurance tests, peer evaluation, and other aspects of course design, and also invite speakers to facilitate discussions of TBL theory, research and classroom application.