Self-paced Best Practices for Teaching Online – January 4-31, 2021

The Center for Teaching & Learning is offering a five-session self-paced workshop focused on best practices for teaching online.

This workshop is completely asynchronous. Here is the syllabus. The key points are listed below.

To participate in this workshop, register by December 31 at: https://t.ly/zfxC

Full Teaching Online Certification is offered both on the Blackboard and on the Google Classroom; Emergency Teaching Online Certification is only offered on the Blackboard.

Session 1 – Creating a welcoming online learning environment

Participants will

• Read articles and watch videos about the importance of a creative, welcoming, and flexible online environment; theories of online education; teaching in the time of COVID-19;

• Introduce themselves and meet their colleagues in Flipgrid;

• Set up Blackboard/Google Classroom.

Session 2 – Structuring an online course and an effective syllabus

Participants will

• Learn the Cloud – QC G Suite, Google Drive, Google Doc;

• Self-assess course syllabus using Queens College Online Course Evaluation Guidelines;

• Make necessary changes to your syllabus;

• Create a welcome video for your students.

Session 3 – Developing online content

Participants will

• Participate in a flipped classroom to learn more about it by using new technology tools called TedEd and Edpuzzle;

• Learn how to record lectures using screen recording software;

• Read articles on online pedagogy and strategies for teaching online;

• Watch videos/listen to podcasts about teaching online;

• Create a TedEd or Edpuzzle project;

• Create online content in Blackboard/Google Classroom.

Session 4 – Engaging students in an online environment

Participants will

• Listen to a podcast on innovative ways to involve students and integrate technology into your courses;

• Watch two short videos on engaging students in readings and micro-lectures and on planning and facilitating effective discussion, with recommendations followed by each video;

• Set up discussion forums on Blackboard and in Google Classroom;

• Set up a video discussion forum in Flipgrid.

Session 5 – Online assessment

Participants will

• Read articles about online assessments;

• Explore a variety of online assessment tools;

• Create assignments and quizzes on Blackboard/Google Classroom;

• Deliver online presentations about their online course design.

As participants in this workshop, faculty will be able to:

1. offer a student-centered learning experience in an online learning environment;

2. support students in achieving essential learning objectives creatively and flexibly;

3. re-imagine face-to-face pedagogies and projects in an online environment;

4. demonstrate competency in choosing and using digital tools for teaching remotely;

5. design effective online learning activities that engage students in the learning process, and support the achievement of intended student learning outcomes;

• This workshop will be offered on both Blackboard and Google Classroom. Participants may indicate their preference in the registration form below.

• Participants can expect to spend about 25-30 hours working on asynchronous activities, but actual time may vary based on prior experience.

• Upon successful completion* of this intensive workshop, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion and compensation of $500 for their participation.

*Successful completion of the workshop includes completing all assigned workshop activities and participating in discussion forums, hands-on activities, and a syllabus draft.

• Workshop participants will have access to sustained pedagogical advice and technical support from the Center for Teaching & Learning

Questions can be directed to Rowena Li (rowena.li@qc.cuny.edu), Jean Kelly (jean.kelly@qc.cuny.edu), or Kathleen Mangiapanello (kathleen.mangiapanello@qc.cuny.edu). For more information on teaching online, visit https://keepteaching.qc.cuny.edu/