by Mendi Benigni | Feb 23, 2021 | Best Practices, Collaboration, communication, Innovative Instruction
We all want our students to ask “good” questions and to dig deeper but we also know that this isn’t a skill they often come by naturally. When faced with a statement or a problem you may hear,I don’t even know where to start… OK, but now tell...
by Mendi Benigni | Apr 8, 2020 | Collaboration, discussion, OAKS
As you’ve probably figured out by now, online discussions are not the same as discussions in your face-to-face class. They don’t happen as organically and do require a bit of planning and work to be successful. Below are two guides to help you, and your...
by Mendi Benigni | Feb 11, 2020 | Collaboration, discussion
In our OAKS (D2L/Brightspace) classes there are often two types of communication: detailed and thoughtful discussions and class questions and answers. While the Discussion tool is great for the first type of communication, it’s less effective for the Q&A...
by Mendi Benigni | Nov 12, 2019 | Assessment, Collaboration, Faculty Focus, Pedagogy, Teaching Advice
I was inspired by a Faculty Focus article when creating this newsletter. This article spoke about adding role playing activities to your teaching to act as practicum experience but I think you can take it further. The article states, “Role play can be...
by Mendi Benigni | Aug 19, 2019 | Assessment, Best Practices, Collaboration, Distance Ed, Pedagogy
TLThd is launching a new service to all instructors at CofC…CLASS OBSERVATIONS These observations can be for your face-to-face or your online classes. An instructional technologist will come to your class (or review your OAKS online class) and observe you and...