Tonight I had the opportunity to co-facilitate game night with Nathan Abourbih. Other participants also contributed games to the pool of options we had. There were a lot of choices thanks in large part to Nathan. Our goal was to build on the success of the last game night and Read more…
Assessment is something I am actively working at getting better at. Assessment that is meaningful, and in my opinion, not focused on a numerical grade. In this session the presenters disused key questions: For me the biggest ones are “What is the impact of immediate feedback?” as well as “How Read more…
Sidney and I are presenting on our experience with negotiated grading at the Canadian Network for Innovation in Education (CNIE) 2019 conference. In the true spirit of innovation we are trying something new for this jam-packed interactive session. The first few slides of the presentation will be delivered using Mentimeter Read more…
Gamification has the potential to increase student motivation and engagement in a course. Katherine and I have been exploring ways to make it better over the course of several terms. One of the ways, which is explored in this post, is setting up an accurate gradebook for calculating student points. Read more…
Today in the Hub we are doing exactly what the title of this post says: Creating screen capture videos. Jeff and I will provide a quick overview of tips for getting started then participants will be encouraged to make a quick video. We have suggested one of these two options: Read more…
What I am Exploring Next in Gamification There is a level-up plugin for Moodle that I found one day by exploring this Twitter feed. I don’t know how to use it yet. Cambrian already has it installed, but if you are from somewhere else you can ask for it. If Read more…
Today we discussed the importance of empathy and diversity in the Hub. Here are a few key-points. Be Self-Aware Ask yourself why you need to know. Consequences There are real-world consequences for being racist or prejudiced – like getting fired. Stand up Against Racism. How empathetic are you? Self-Check
Analyzing where I spend my time helps me reflect on where I can be more efficient and identify where support is needed in the future. I needed a way to better accomplish this analysis – and Yahel (one of Sidney Shapiro’s students in Data Analytics) built for it for me Read more…
This year I worked strategically at improving how I manage my time. Like a few others I have spoken to on campus I now rely on my Outlook Calendar to help me plan when I am going to do certain tasks. Learning to make better use of Outlook’s features has Read more…
Faculty mental health is a topic of increased discussion on social media as well as around campuses across Ontario. Mel presented the idea of having a first aid kit for your mental health just as you would have one for physical injuries. Like a physical injury, a first aid kit Read more…
