This workshop will discuss some essential elements of evaluation:

• high and low stakes assessments
• formative and summative assessments
• authentic assessment

We will delve deeply into the foundational principles of authentic assessment in ways that are relevant to testing students’ skills and knowledge in realistic situations. The examples used in this session are applicable to online, hybrid and face-to-face delivery modes; and the basic tenets of the approach can be applied to a wide range of disciplines and contexts.

Do you want to increase the level of student’s engagement during your Zoom lectures? Do you want your students to do more than listen? Google suite tools can be the solution.

This session is designed for instructors who have never used the Canvas Design Tools plugin. Learn how to adapt a template to meet your course needs.

Harness the power of the GoogleEDU suite of tools to foster active learning.

Are you looking for ways to motivate deep reading of texts and articles? Do you need an efficient way to engage all of your students in conversations about course readings? Perusall may be your solution! Learn how to integrate this robust tool into your Canvas course and gradebook.

The Flipgrid mission is to “empower every learner on the planet to share their voice and respect the diverse voices of others.” This session will share ideas for bringing your class together as a learning community.

This workshop is inspired by research professor Dr. Brene Brown who is a renowned expert in the study of vulnerability, courage, shame, and empathy. Through an imaginative exercise, we will explore our own stories and life experiences and discuss how we might be able to use them in the classroom to build trust with the teacher, help students evaluate their own life choices, and/or segue into teaching a concept.

Humanized learning increases the relevance of content and improves students' motivation. Students can see themselves as part of a larger community with instructors who foster connections. Join us as we explore strategies to improve awareness, empathy and presence while sharing specific techniques, activities and course designs ideas that can help to humanize any course. View the resources.

Visit the HyFlex Bootcamp session recordings for ideas to help you prepare to deliver your course via multiple modalities. The Bootcamp also includes resources and templates. Topics include:

• What is a “clear learning path” and why do we care?
• Classroom Technology for HyFlex Teaching
• Academic Integrity
• Transparent Assignments and Assessments
• Comprehension and Collaboration Technology
• Community and Classroom Management

In this workshop, we will practice a variety of techniques you can use to better connect with students in your online classes (both synchronous and asynchronous). These strategies can lead to higher levels of participation, increased performance, and an overall better experience for students and teachers alike.

We teach the way we were taught. But is this the best way to motivate our students to come to class? Does a bullet list and PowerPoint presentation motivate students to come to class? This workshop will explore ways to transform your lecture using TedTalk ideas that might get students excited about lecture.

What are the discussion practices that can help your online students connect with course topics and each other? In this session, we will cover the features of a good discussion prompt, how to get your students to write thoughtful responses, and how to provide feedback in a time-efficient manner.

No Walls Teaching means crafting learning experiences without limits. It is about creating a community that tackles tough problems together. The resources in this Canvas course site are designed to help you provide students with a clear learning path.

No Walls Teaching: The Book is a collection of No Walls Teaching submissions that instructors at UF have provided. Discover activities and assignments that expand learning beyond the confines of the classroom! Visit the book.