Author: kugan132

Formative Assessment: Why and How to use it in Post-Secondary Education 

January 22, 2021Posted by kugan132Assessment, Blog, Communication, Course Design, Critical Thinking, Delivering Content, Innovation, Teaching Toolkitdunning-kruger, flipped classroom, formative assessment, instructor feedback, peer-assessment, post-secondary, self-assessment, student amateurism, UDL

Read about how formative assessment can counteract the Dunning-Kruger Effect.

APA 7th Edition (7e) 

January 5, 2021Posted by kugan132Blog7e, APA 7th Edition

In 2020, the American Psychological Association’s (APA) style experts released the seventh edition (7e) of the APA Publication Manual.

The Demand for Authentic Assessments

December 23, 2020Posted by kugan132Blog, Learning Toolkitassessment, formative assessment, learning experience design, summative assessment, testing for success, UDL

In the midst of this massive pivot, faculty were forced to get creative with their testing methods.

A Creative Approach to Student Assessments Amid the Pandemic

December 23, 2020Posted by kugan132BlogAdjusting to Remote Learning, assessment, formative assessment, online learning, problem solving, summative assessment, testing for success

Learn how to adapt assessments to an online world, encouraging honesty and inclusivity.

How to Help Learners Battle Zoom Fatigue

December 11, 2020Posted by kugan132Blog, Communication, Course Design, Delivering Content, Teaching ToolkitHow to Help Learners Battle Zoom Fatigue, synchronous lesson strategies, Zoom Fatigue

Zoom fatigue has become a reality for online learners and instructors.

Writing for Accessibility

December 4, 2020Posted by kugan132Blog, Communication, Global Citizenshipcareer & personal development, critical thinking, writing, Writing for Accessibility

While writing isn’t everyone’s strong suit, it’s a necessary part of your role as an instructor.

What Open Educational Resources (OERs) Bring to Higher Education

December 4, 2020Posted by kugan132Blog, Critical Thinking, Innovationcourse design, course development, innovation, instructor, OER, online learning, Open Educational Resources

OERs are designed around curriculum delivery and are available in formats that provide and promote access.

Digital Terraforming

December 1, 2020Posted by kugan132Blogaugmented reality, course development, Digital Terraforming, online learning, Teaching Toolkit, XR

Digitally recreating real objects for digital distance learning

Three-way pitch

September 17, 2020Posted by kugan132Assessment, Communication, Innovation, Learning Toolkit, Problem Solving, Teaching Toolkitcommunication, innovation, problem solving, Three-way pitch

Bringing people together to make better decisions.

Lecture Supplements: Student Concept Mapping

September 17, 2020Posted by kugan132Course Design, Delivering Content, Teaching Toolkitcommunication, critical thinking, teamwork & collaboration

It’s a good idea to break up lectures with activities that encourage learner engagement with lecture material.