UAF CTL Staff

Pedagogy, Teaching Tips

Get students to give feedback beyond “good job”

Let’s not be satisfied with the “feedback sandwich approach' in course discussion. Providing guidance and setting expectations for what good discussion feedback looks like can help move students beyond giving comments that do not prompt further discussion, build on an argument or rethink one’s own stance.

UAF CTL Staff
September 25, 2017

Best practices, Teaching Tips

Teach ill-structured problem solving with discussion

Solving Ill-structured problems require high order thought, reflective consideration and guided discussion. This teaching tip provides specific research based practices to conducting such discussion in your online class.

UAF CTL Staff
September 18, 2017

Best practices, Teaching Tips

Let’s make some media!

A person sitting in front of a bookshelf, being recorded on video.

Whether you’re creating or updating an online course or experimenting with blending online and face-to-face modes, rich, original media can improve your course. Opportunities abound to enhance your presence and provide your unique perspective.

UAF CTL Staff
September 1, 2017

Teaching Tips, Tools and how to (tips)

Google Hangouts becomes Google Meet

In the next few weeks, some faculty may notice a switch from “Google Hangouts' to something called “Google Meet'. The two are nearly identical but the change in interface might be a little confusing, so we’ve summarized some of the changes to help you stay ahead of the game.

UAF CTL Staff
August 25, 2017
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CITE Fellows

New language developed in UAF linguistics course

"Nix fadstÃ¤lnaw r'idi chyai" means “Let’s explore somewhere new' in Fosk, a language constructed by students in a linguistics course at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

UAF CTL Staff
August 25, 2017

Blackboard, Teaching Tips

Blackboard adds new features

New features have been updated in Blackboard Learn relating to assignment submissions. Teachers and students are now able to add attachments via drag and drop. There are also new features that allow tracking of quiz attempts and assignment submissions. Read this week’s Teaching Tip to learn how the new features are giving both students and instructors more power in Blackboard Learn.

UAF CTL Staff
August 18, 2017

Presentations & Events

iTeach+ Accessibility

3 pm: Tuesday, August 15, 2017Join Sean Holland and Jennifer Moss for a discussion on accessibility in your course and course materials.

UAF CTL Staff
August 15, 2017

Grad Fellows, Teaching Tips, Tools and how to (tips)

H5P plugin lets you build interactive content

H5P is a plugin you can use with your WordPress site to create interactive content, such as image hotspots, which can help your students with various learning styles.

UAF CTL Staff
August 13, 2017
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Favorites, Teaching Tips, Tools and how to (tips)

Prep your WordPress course site for next semester

Even seasoned WordPress users can learn a new trick. WordPress actively changes as new updates are applied to the main product. Years after I began using WordPress almost daily, a coworker showed me how to edit multiple settings from within one screen! This tip will show you how.

UAF CTL Staff
August 8, 2017

Presentations & Events

Using Collaborate Ultra and Synchronous Communication

In this session we will talk about using synchronous sessions in class and go through using Collaborate Ultra. This is a joint session for iTeach+ and iTeach Online participants. Join the session here on August 4, 2017 at noon.

UAF CTL Staff
August 4, 2017

Presentations & Events

iTeach+: Google Slides for Presentations or Screencasts

In this session, we’ll take a closer look at Google Slides as an informational platform for either a presentation or the basis for a screencast. Also, join in a group project to create a shared presentation. Download presentation

UAF CTL Staff
August 2, 2017

Teaching Tips, Tools and how to (tips)

Try Voice-to-text Apps for Audio Transcription

Audio transcription tools enable listeners to give their undivided attention to a speaker and free up hands and eyes from note taking. These apps can help to foster a more engaging group dynamic in the moment and are becoming both more precise and affordable thanks to the advancement of voice-to-text technology.