difficult conversations
Leveraging Videoconference Chat Tools
Zoom chat should not be dismissed as a "distraction" - it can be a great way to promote inclusion and encourage participation. This post covers ways you can use chat in your classroom and teaches you the tech you need to know to make it happen. ... Read More
Designing Class Discussions
There are many strategies and technologies available to maximize the impact of discussion in your course. If your teaching centers... ... Read More
Articulating Shared Values
In all communities, both virtual and in-person, balancing freedom/openness and inclusivity/safety is a fundamental tension. This includes helping students set high expectations for... ... Read More
Digital Polling Tools
Active learning activities such as polls and clicker questions test students’ comprehension on the fly. While some approaches to in-class... ... Read More
Facilitating Difficult Discussions
Editor’s note: At Provost’s Forum on October 19, 2022, Kristin Novotny, Chuck Bashaw, and Dave Mills presented a session on... ... Read More