Lilly Conference

February 15, 2021
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Course Design, DBER and SoTL, Information Literacy, Instructor Behaviors, Lilly Conference, Online Learning, Reflections, Teaching techniques, Why

Decoding Online Course Design… with Research

Drs. Laura Cruz, Joan Middendorf, and Karen Bellnier presented a 2020 Lilly Conference online recorded session focusing on difficulties and opportunities in online courses framed using research. Where do students get stuck in their learning in courses you teach? Is it analyzing research articles? How is it different when teaching online… or right now during […]

February 14, 2021
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Course Design, Discussions, Instructor Behaviors, Lilly Conference, Metacognition, Online Learning, Open Pedagogy, Pedagogy, Podcasts, Presentations & Talks, Reflections, Teaching techniques, Why

Pedagogical Decisions During a Pandemic

I heard Kevin Gannon on the Tea for Teaching podcast (episode 174) discussing with the hosts HyFlex teaching on their campus in the fall. Gannon offered an honest summary of challenges with student engagement and attendance in online and in person courses in the fall at their institution. I appreciate how Gannon explained some of […]

February 13, 2021
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Instructor Behaviors, Lilly Conference, Online Learning, Reflections, Softwares, Why

Lessons Learned from the Transition to Remote Teaching

Drs. Don Johnson and Kathryn Zawisza from the University of Arkansas presented at the 2020 Lilly Conference online a review of how their institution’s faculty responded to the transition to remote teaching. They were part of a group tasked with summarizing faculty feedback and providing lessons learned to their community. They were one of three […]

February 13, 2021
By Carlos C. Goller
Lilly Conference, Online Learning, Reflections

Using Discord for Course Communication

Varun Singireddy and Kyle Bourcier from Ferris State University presented a detailed explanation and demo of the use of Discord for communication in courses. I had heard about Discord before and was interested in learning more about its capabilities. The presenters provided enough information for me to understand how Discord is useful and different from […]

February 12, 2021
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Lilly Conference, Mobile Learning, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Reflections, Why

Online Teaching: Comparing Synchronous and Asynchronous Delivery

I have wrestled with the advantages and limitations of both synchronous and asynchronous online teaching delivery. A year ago, the two terms did not come up too often. Now, I think about, read, and discuss these terms in the context of online teaching daily. I have also formed opinions and have tried to be open […]

February 11, 2021
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Course Design, Lilly Conference, Pedagogy, Reflections

Survey of Faculty After the Transition to Remote Instruction

Drs. Diane Chapman, Katherine Stewart, and Courtney Thornton from NC State University described a large survey of the faculty there in April 2020. They presented the results and discussed implications in a recorded session for the 2020 Lily Conference. The survey had the goal of learning from instructors about their experience providing academic continuity to […]

February 10, 2021
By Carlos C. Goller
DBER and SoTL, Lilly Conference, Online Learning, Reflections, Softwares, Why

Studying Chemistry Students

Dr. Amanda Holton from the University of California Irvine prepared a superb presentation for the asynchronous 2020 Lily Conference sessions. The audio quality and video transitions made it very easy to follow; the slides are informative. Holton clearly explained the type of courses they teach: large chemistry courses with 300 students! UC Irvine (or the […]

February 9, 2021
By Carlos C. Goller
Discussions, Lilly Conference, Online Learning, Reflections, Softwares, Why

Virtual Health Science Labs

Drs. Katherine Wilford, Demetrius Collins, and Megan Flores from the University of St. Augustine described how they engage students in their health science courses in a virtual setting in a recorded 2020 Lilly Conference session. Wilford defined student engagement and the relationship between engagement and satisfaction. Some of the studies mentioned by Wilford using active […]

February 8, 2021
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Course Design, Lilly Conference, Pedagogy, Reflections, Why

Backward Design Plus for Online Courses

Dr. Chrystal Dean from Appalachian State University discussed the use of backward design with another critical element for online courses. The recorded 2020 Lilly Conference presentation included examples and a reflective analysis of the design process. Dean began by having the audience reflect on the silver linings during the pandemic, including more walks with children. […]

February 7, 2021
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Discussions, Guest Speakers, Instructor Behaviors, Lilly Conference, Mobile Learning, Online Learning, Podcasts, Reflections, Why

Improvement Science for Online Courses

Drs. Carrol Warren and Michelle Bartlett recorded a short session for the 2020 Lily Conference entitled “Applying Improvement Science to Promote Online Course Delivery Successfully” with examples of the application of this method/mindset for their courses. The Carnegie Foundation identifies six core principles of improvement. Warren explained this framework and focused on one aspect or […]