CITIBeat is a bi-weekly publication designed by the Center for Innovative and Transformative Instruction (CITI) to share teaching and learning best practices. The information shared in this newsletter aims to inform faculty of upcoming events, scholarly resources, and innovative solutions to enhance teaching efficacy and student engagement in every course at WSSU.
Getting Better Prepared for Online and Hybrid Learning
On September 14, 2021 from 3:00-4:00 PM ET, Dr. Harry L. Williams, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and Jessica Rowland Williams, Every Learner Everywhere, will provide remarks on the challenges and opportunities ahead in ensuring student success and equity. Then, an expert panel of administrators and faculty leaders will discuss practical online teaching approaches that can be immediately put to use this Fall semester. Registrants will receive ACUE’s latest Back to School toolkit, which will also include evidence-based teaching practices for effective online instruction.
Online Orientation Courses
The WSSU [Faculty] Online Orientation course is a valuable resource to help faculty acclimate to teaching an online course. The course includes five modules: Preparing to Teach Online, Delivering Instruction in the Online Classroom, Assessing Learning, and Supporting Student Learning.
The WSSU [Student] Orientation Course is a resource to orient and helps prepare students for the expectations and the discipline required to complete an online course successfully. The course includes five modules: Getting Started with Online Learning, Overview of Canvas, Navigating Canvas, Time Management: Fitting Online Education into Your Life, and What’s Next? Resources for Online Learners.
Note: To access the student course, please sign into Canvas. Select 'Commons' and enter WSSU Student Online Orientation in the search field.
Book of the Month
Dr. Laura I. Rendon, Professor Emerita at the University of Texas-San Antonio, describes Sentipensante pedagogy as a deep learning experience that includes rigorous academics and contemplative practices. This pedagogic model also includes a social justice emphasis and points out the importance of attending to culturally diverse learning communities. If you desire to refresh or transform your instruction, Sentipensante Pedagogy is a great resource to add to your library.
💡Did You Know?
O’Kelly Library Liaisons are available to provide research and instruction support for your courses. By utilizing embedded librarians, you can bring the library into your Canvas course and provide the information sources your students need. Contact the library liaison for your department for assistance.
Webinars
PlayPosit is excited to announce the launch of a brand new partner resource page that is available to access directly from the platform. Think of it as a one-stop shop for all of your platform support needs!
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