Updates from Duke Learning Innovation.
| | | Learning Innovation is excited to announce Carry the Innovation Forward, a new seed funding and technical assistance initiative for faculty who seek to use experiences from pandemic teaching to innovate the future of teaching and learning at Duke. Carry the Innovation Forward is an opportunity to partner with Learning Innovation and benefit from our expertise across teaching and learning, research and development, digital learning technologies, project management, and networking facilitation. Initial applications are due by 5 pm EST on Friday, February 19, 2021. We look forward to hearing your ideas. |
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LEARNING TECHNOLOGY UPDATES |
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| Labster is a virtual lab simulator that offers immersive digital experiences across a variety of science and engineering disciplines. Labster is fully integrated into Sakai, meaning you can insert virtual labs directly into your course Sakai site. Student performance in labs is trackable within the Sakai Gradebook. Browse the simulation catalogue to see descriptions and accompanying materials for each lab. |
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| Hypothes.is, which gives you and your students tools to annotate and build community in your course, is now available in Sakai. Roster and gradebook integration gives you more ways to provide an authentic learning experience and substantive feedback. Learn how to get started here. |
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UPCOMING WORKSHOPSOpen Discussion: Self-Care and Pedagogy (Teaching practices to support student well-being)
Tuesday, February 2, 10:30 - 11:30 am EST
In our first open discussion focused on teaching practices to support student well-being, we invite the Duke community to explore the relationship between self-care and learning. Our intent is to provide a venue for sharing and learning from each other. This event is part of Learning Innovation’s 2021 Spring Supporting Student Well-Being Series.
Register: duke.libcal.com/event/7436988 Grading Student Writing
Monday, February 8, 1 - 2:30 pm EST
Grading student writing can be a frustrating and time-consuming affair. This session offers advice on approaches to grading and designing context-appropriate guidelines and rubrics. This event is part of the Pedagogy Workshop Series hosted by the Writing in the Disciplines through the Thompson Writing Program.
Register: duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9HMLiIU1BSH23lP
Anti-racism in Assessment Practice
Friday, February 26, 12:30 - 1:30 pm EST
Emily Hadley, (T'15) of RTI International, will discuss how racism permeates studies of higher education and Dr. Jennifer Hill, Director of the Office of Assessment, will share about ongoing anti-racism work. As a group, we'll work through case studies and discuss what we can do to be anti-racist in our own assessment work, ultimately improving student learning outcomes of BIPOC students at Duke.
Register: duke.libcal.com/event/7518609
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BRITE IDEAS DISCUSSIONS ARE BACK |
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Learning Innovation and the BRITE Lab invite you to join us for BRITE Ideas, a monthly discussion group to share and develop research on teaching and learning. Invited guest speakers include those who have either completed or are currently engaged in research projects about teaching and learning. Please join our guest speakers and contribute to an engaged discussion to advance teaching excellence. The next discussion will be Wednesday, February 3 at 10 am EST, and will feature two research projects led by Duke students. Jingxuan Liu will present research on the impacts of norm-based and criteria-based grading systems on student beliefs and behaviors. Michelle Wong will discuss how the use of different metaphors for the student-instructor relationship can impact student course expectations. Register at duke.libcal.com/event/7499386
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LAST CHANCE: ENROLL IN DUKE 2020 ACCESS BY FEB 28
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| If you are a Duke faculty, staff or student and would like to take a non-Duke Coursera course or specialization for free, be sure to enroll via the Duke 2020 Access learning program by February 28. After enrolling, you will retain access to your selected courses through April 30. There are over 3,800 courses available; here are the top 10 most popular courses from 2020 to inspire you. If you would like to use any Coursera content as supplemental materials, your students will also have to enroll in the course(s) you’re incorporating by the February 28 deadline as well. Not sure how to use Coursera content for your course? We’ve got some suggestions. Coursera courses created by Duke will always be free to the Duke community; see them here. |
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