Welcome back, faculty! Whether you’re new to the classroom or a veteran professor, the beginning of a new semester is a busy time for all of us in academia. Between planning and preparing courses, attending faculty meetings, and getting to know new students, you may feel that there is little time for seeking out or…
Category Archives: collaboration
Student Zombies No More: Faculty Showcase Recap
A “spooktacular” time was had by all at the TLT Faculty Showcase! A hearty thank you to the faculty who shared their innovative teaching strategies: Gustavo Urdaneta Velasquez, Mary Ann Hartshorn, Laura Penny, Sherry Wallace, and Lancie Affonso. Not only did we learn how to more effectively engage our students and manage our classes, we…
Using Digital Portfolios in the Classroom
When I first began teaching, each class involved a major research paper that was due at the end of the semester. Much to my chagrin, most students never picked up their graded papers, having already left for home and forgotten the assignment entirely. About four years ago, I was cleaning out my office, and discovered…
Collaborative Whiteboard
Are you looking for an easy to use, collaborative whiteboard app that works on all tablets, phones, AND computers? Check out AWW: a web whiteboard (https://awwapp.com). Recommended by Sarah Davis in Teacher Education (EHHP), it allows you and your students to collaborate through drawing. Sarah used it to online tutor her niece in math. It’s…
Introducing “Dear TLT” – Submit Your Questions Today!
Have you ever told your students not to be afraid to ask questions because their classmates probably have the same question(s)? Well, professors shouldn’t be afraid to voice their queries either! It’s likely the questions you have about implementing instructional technologies are shared by your colleagues. So we are starting an online community, called “Dear…