Constructivism

Two Approaches to Humanizing the Classroom

“Humanizing the Classroom: Tips, Tools, and Strategies for Effective Assessment and Communication” was the Lilly Conference Online 2022 session I watched tonight. Anna Divinsky, Assistant Professor of Art at Penn State University, began by describing their approach to humanizing the classroom. They begin by using video introductions and Cookie Redding shared their animated avatar that […]
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Asynchronous Courses with Required Video Meetings

Sharon Claffey, Professor a the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, and Eve Sledjeski, presented at the Lilly Conference Online on “Improving Student Engagement in Asynchronous Online Courses with Required Meetings.” Asynchronous learning interests me since I enjoy teaching this way and want to improve. Claffey taught in the fall of 2020 online and was frustrated […]
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Wisdom Walls and UDL

Deanna House from the University of Nebraska at Omaha presented at the 2022 Lilly Conference Online on “Wisdom Walls as a Mechanism for Early Group Project Engagement.” House shared the learning outcomes for the session that included the UDL principle of multiple means of representation and a “plus one” for students to engage with course […]
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Promoting an Inclusive Campus Climate

“Fostering An Inclusive Culturally-Sensitive Campus: Representation Matters” is the title of the session presented by Carol Evans, Stacy Sekely, Erin Morton, and Ginett Pineda from Penn State. Evans began by sharing research on evidence that described “diversity in practice.” Their literature review helped them learn about what has been done for transformative change in the […]
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UDL in the Learning Mix

Jeni Dulek from Pacific University in Hillsboro Oregon presented at the Lilly Conference online about “Minimizing Barriers to Learning with Universal Design for Learning.” This is probably the second or third session from Dulek I watch. Dulek began by thanking the students in the course that was redesigned. The session’s objectives were to describe the […]
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Student Coaches for Faculty Collaborative on Accessibility

Tonight I watched the Lilly Conference 2022 session entitled “Creating an Accessible Campus Culture with Disabled Students and Faculty” by Stephanie W. Cawthon, a professor at the University of Texas – Austin. Cawthon began by discussing the importance of accessibility and being deaf. They emphasized that accessibility is not a checklist and the need to […]
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Prompts for Mindfulness, Gratitude, and Relaxation

I watched the Lilly Conference 2022 session entitled “Using Evidence-Based Stress Management Strategies for a Reflective Semester-Long Assignment.” Caitlin A. Demsky, Associate Professor of Management at Oakland University, focused on an assignment they developed and had the goal of describing the importance of stress management in the classroom and workplace. Demsky emphasized stress management and […]
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Keep on Teaching at NC State

Tonight’s Lilly Conference online 2022 session was from our NC State DELTA, Libraries, OIT, and OFE team! Entitled “Instructional Considerations for Academic Continuity: Mid- and Post-COVID-19,” Diane Chapman, Maria Gallardo-Williams, Stacy Gant, Jonathan Holloway, and David Woodbury from NC State University presented on efforts to improve instructional practices on our campus. They are, as Chapman […]
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A Study about Social Presence in Online Courses

How do you establish a social presence in online courses? Trish Harvey from Hamline University presented about this topic at the Lilly Conference Online earlier this year. Harvey was a K-12 social studies teacher and digital learning facilitator and also helped several teachers move their courses online. At Hamline, Harvey is a member of the […]
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Guided Critical Reflection for Transformative Learning

“Deepened and Transformative Learning in Leadership Education Using Guided Critical Reflection” is the Lilly Conference online session title by Dr. Sequetta Sweet, Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership from Stockton University. Sweet asked the audience: “How have you used reflection activities in your classes?” People mentioned journaling, e-portfolios… Sweet mentioned that in teaching leadership, getting students […]
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