Working asynchronously in a remote teaching and learning situation means that the instructor and the students are not required to meet simultaneously in order to participate in the course fully or to fulfill the learning objectives of the course. Despite not meeting together at the same time, students and instructors continue to interact regularly and… Continue reading Resources for Creating Asynchronous Courses Elements
Category: Teaching with Technology
Friday Roundup
During this time of upheaval, the Reinert Center is here to help you as you navigate teaching all courses remotely. Below are some resources we have created or discovered that could be useful to you going forward. As we all strive to lower the curve through social distancing, we have closed the physical offices of… Continue reading Friday Roundup
Instructional Continuity
Given the increase in coronavirus cases in the US and abroad, we find ourselves in an unusual circumstance that asks us to act with concern and consideration toward everyone in our community and with a commitment to finding new ways to create and experience knowledge. At its most basic definition, “instructional continuity” means 1) that… Continue reading Instructional Continuity
New Issue of Technology for Teaching eJournal
The Reinert Center invites you to read the latest issue of our ejournal, Technology for Teaching. The latest issue addresses gamification and game-based teaching. Featured in this issue is an interview with Dr. Simone Bregni, Associate Professor of Italian on his game-based pedagogical approach to teaching Italian. Also, Dr. Robert Cole profiles the game-quiz app, Kahoot! and… Continue reading New Issue of Technology for Teaching eJournal
Artisanal Pedagogy in the Era of Technology Intensification
by Vince Casaregola, Professor, English I was recently completing a survey about using classroom technologies, and in the comments section, I felt compelled to write that classroom technologies did not begin with the development of the iPhone, the internet, or even the personal computer—books, pens, and even paper represent technologies as well. One of the… Continue reading Artisanal Pedagogy in the Era of Technology Intensification
New Technology for Teaching ejournal now available
The latest edition of our ejournal, Technology for Teaching, is now available. For this issue, we devoted our attention towards teaching that utilizes video-based multimedia. Featured in this issue is our interview with Dr. Mary Gould, Associate Professor in Communication. Dr. Gould talks about digital storytelling and how to create, assign, and assess video-based assignments.… Continue reading New Technology for Teaching ejournal now available
Creating Instructional Videos to Scaffold Learning
by Chris Grabau, Instructional Developer, Reinert Center Within the short span of a decade, video tutorials have quickly become a common and pervasive aspect of how we share, consume, and communicate information online. From yoga and guitar lessons, to cooking and home repair, viewers can learn all sorts of new skills through instructor-led online videos. … Continue reading Creating Instructional Videos to Scaffold Learning
