Books

Pausing to Think about Expert Blindspots

Barry Sharpe and Shannon Scotece from Western Governors University presented at the 2021 Lilly Conference Online on “Teaching and Learning Without Grading.” I have watched presentations by Sharpe before. Sharpe started by defining Course Instructors (CIs) that design, direct instruction, and do not grade! The presenters talked about frequent recommendations from the literature and their book […]
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Introducing Big Questions into the Classroom

Darlene Carbajal from the University of the Incarnate Word presented for the first time at the Lilly Conference online 2021 a session entitled “Addressing Big Questions: Determining Professional Goals at a Time of Crisis.” Carbajal teaches communication with a focus on multimedia and explained how they love teaching face-to-face. Carbajal described the transition to online […]
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Preparing Students for Learning

Terry Doyle is a Professor Emeritus from Ferris State University and co-author with Todd Zakrajsek of The New Science of Learning, and Brendan Doyle is VP Learner Centered Teaching Consultants. They both presented at Lilly Conference online in May on “Preparing the Brain For Learning” and shared information they think we should be sharing with […]
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A Fair and Equitable Community of Learners

Kathleen F. Gabriel wrote a book we read as part of an OFD Reading Circle several years ago: Teaching Unprepared Students. Gabriel presented at the 2021 Lilly Conference Online on “Embracing Student Diversity in the Midst of Our Society’s Strife.” Gabriel began by speaking about the hate crimes and marginalization that our society has endured, […]
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Open Design for Equity and Innovation

I am tired today. It has been a long week. I wanted to end with something about open pedagogy and design. I have on my watch list several Quality Matters (QM) webinars. I am working on another QM course that started this week and enjoying it. I learn as much from the materials and activities […]
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Tips for Accessible Online Course Design

Sheryl Burgstahler from the University of Washington shared tips for accessible online course design in the 2020 Lilly Conference online. Burgstahler has decades of experience directing units in accessible technology services: the DO-IT Center has now global reach. Burgstahler discussed the student-centered community building model used to focus on the key stakeholders that contribute to […]
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Revisiting Flip Learning

Dr. Guillaume Jaubert from Vincennes University recorded a session for the 2020 Lilly Conference online that focused on how flipping works during a pandemic. Jaubert quoted Peter Lenn’s definition of flipping: “learner doing homework in c oh ass with help” that I had not heard! I like the simplicity and the inclusion of with help […]
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Two Articles from the Pros to Prepare for the Spring Semester

Tomorrow we start our spring 2021 semester. I am fortunate to be able to teach an online version of the BIT 480/580 Yeast Metabolic Engineering course with my significant other, Claire Gordy. We have planned the course to be asynchronous to provide flexibility and options to students who could benefit from this alternative. Several undergraduates […]
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