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July 31, 2021
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Course Design, Lilly Conference, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Presentations & Talks, Reflections, Teaching techniques, Wellbeing, Why

Instructor Strategies for Engagement

I have been watching presentations, listening to podcasts, reading, and discussing with others and inevitable the word “engagement” enters the conversation or is on a slide. We all seem to be looking for ways to engage learners and kindle intrinsic motivation. Tonight Amada and I watched a recorded 2021 Lilly Conference online session entitled “Instructional […]

July 29, 2021
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Course Design, Instructor Behaviors, Lilly Conference, Metacognition, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Reflections, Why

Learning from Teaching Band Online

David Betancourt from Cerritos College gave a really engaging presentation at the Lilly Conference online in 2020. I was happy to see that Betancourt was the first speaker on the asynchronous list of recoded talks in the instructional strategies section. Betancourt provided an overview of the presentation in an energetic and conversational tone. He started […]

July 16, 2021
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Books, Constructivism, Course Design, Instructor Behaviors, Lilly Conference, Pedagogy, Presentations & Talks, Reflections, Teaching techniques, Why

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 […]

July 8, 2021
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Articles, Constructivism, Information Literacy, Instructor Behaviors, Lilly Conference, Metacognition, Pedagogy, Presentations & Talks, Reflections, Teaching techniques, Why

Public Science Writing

Tonight I watched a Lilly Conference online session from this past May entitled: “Who needs writing?”: Engaging STEM Majors in Public Science Writing” by Jennifer Osterhage and Katherine Rogers-Carpenter from the University of Kentucky. They described the writing course they developed and the biology program at the University of Kentucky, reaching 1,400 people. Their “Writing […]

July 4, 2021
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Constructivism, Course Design, Discussions, Diversity, Instructor Behaviors, Lilly Conference, Metacognition, Pedagogy, Presentations & Talks, Student groups, Teaching techniques, Transfer Students, Wellbeing, Why

The Syllabus as a Bridge to a Supportive Environment

Happy Fourth of July! It was a nice day at home. While we won’t be watching the fireworks because one child is scared of them, we did request a “story” so… tonight we will be watching a session entitled “Using the Syllabus to Foster a Supportive Campus Environment”by Naomi Jeffery Petersen Central Washington University. Peterson […]

June 24, 2021
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Constructivism, Course Design, Diversity, Lilly Conference, Metacognition, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Presentations & Talks, Reflections, Student groups, Teaching techniques, Team-based learning, Wellbeing, Why

A Consistent Structure for Supporting All Learners

Diane F. Morean from Elmhurst University and Katherine H. Cassidy from Cleveland Metropolitan School District presented at the Lilly Conference online 2021 in May a recorded presentation entitled: “Enhancing Equitable Online Condensed Course Learning Through Backward Design, including Meta-Learning.” Morean teaches a neurology class and sought Cassidy’s expertise in education. They wanted to condense the […]

June 23, 2021
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Case Studies, Constructivism, Course Design, Discussions, Guest Speakers, Instructor Behaviors, Lilly Conference, Metacognition, Mobile Learning, Online Learning, Open Pedagogy, Pedagogy, Presentations & Talks, Reflections, Softwares, Student groups, Teaching techniques, Undergraduate Research, Website, Wellbeing

Remote Learning Engagement Techniques

Tonight I watched a 2021 Lilly Conference online asynchronous session entitled “Engaging STEM Students in the Remote Learning Classroom” by our own Miriam Ferzli from NC State. Ferzli is a Professor of Teaching in my home department, Biological Sciences, and teaches a number of large introductory biology and research methods courses. Ferzli has a lot […]

June 21, 2021
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Constructivism, Course Design, DBER and SoTL, Information Literacy, Instructor Behaviors, Lilly Conference, Metacognition, Pedagogy, Presentations & Talks, Reflections

Feedback for all; improvement for some?

Wasana Karunarathne from The University of Melbourne presented (from across the world!) at the 2021 Lilly Conference online in May. The topic they presented was “Developing Generic Skills and Feedback Literacy Through Assessment.” Karunarathne talked about using “assessment for learning” using formative feedback and motivate learners to improve. Karunarathne wanted students to experience hands-on learning […]

June 19, 2021
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Constructivism, Discussions, Instructor Behaviors, Lilly Conference, Metacognition, Online Learning, Open Pedagogy, Pedagogy, Presentations & Talks, Reflections, Student groups, Wellbeing, Why

Learning Compassion

It was an interesting and fun Saturday. The kids were wild, and it was hot outside. I also had a great time recording a podcast for ASMCUE with a panel of “veteran teachers” and I played the part of the host. Tonight, I watched a 2021 Lilly Conference online session by Emily Coderre from University […]

June 18, 2021
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Constructivism, Instructor Behaviors, Metacognition, Pedagogy, Presentations & Talks, Reflections, Why

Student Self-assessments

I had a busy week with virtual summer undergraduate research activities and meetings. Several great discussions today about composting, institutional policies, and teacher talk kept me going as well as fantastic student presentations. Karen Pezzolla from Bloomfield College and Michelle Anderson from Aquinas College were next on my list of 2021 Lilly Conference online presentations […]

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