{"id":109,"date":"2020-07-09T12:31:17","date_gmt":"2020-07-09T16:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.richmond.edu\/facultyhub\/?p=109"},"modified":"2020-10-16T16:13:53","modified_gmt":"2020-10-16T20:13:53","slug":"faculty-hub-course-on-responsive-and-flexible-teaching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.richmond.edu\/facultyhub\/2020\/07\/09\/faculty-hub-course-on-responsive-and-flexible-teaching\/","title":{"rendered":"Faculty Hub Course on Responsive and Flexible Teaching"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Faculty Hub invites\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">all course instructors<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to participate in Responsive and Flexible Teaching, a three-week online course that mimics a highly flexible course delivery where faculty experience this from a student\u2019s perspective. This online course will be led by the Faculty Hub and will include sessions with several online learning experts. All synchronous sessions are in Zoom and links will be provided within the Blackboard course.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:165,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We have designed the course as a series of six aligned but independent online learning modules so as to provide multiple avenues for faculty to engage with course materials. Participants may choose to complete all six modules, or they may select the ones that most interest them. Additional information is below. Please click\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/urfacultyhub.corsizio.com\/c\/5eecdb41a975332e583f2f21\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to register.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:165,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Course dates: This will run from July 13-30, and materials will be available throughout the fall for additional learning or review.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Time Commitment: We have designed this course to meet the varied needs of faculty from across our campus.\u00a0We encourage participants to spend as much time in this course as their schedule allows or is appropriate given their level of experience with online teaching.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cohort size: Unlimited; synchronous sessions in Zoom have a capacity of 300.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Course modules are under development and will be added to the Blackboard site on the dates noted.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Available Beginning July 10\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Module 1: Online Essentials\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:165,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Online courses are often characterized by a feeling of disconnect for both students and faculty. Learn about practical strategies to foster interactions, build community, and promote student learning<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instructors will also generate a course learning objective that can be workshopped through subsequent modules on assessment, learning activities, and development of course materials<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This module features two synchronous sessions with online learning expert, Dr. Flower Darby, author of\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Small Teaching Online: Applying Learning Science in Online Classes.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:165,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fostering Connections and Community in Online Classes on July 14 from 10-11 a.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Practical Strategies for Teaching Online During COVID-19 on July 15 from 10-11 a.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Module 2: Helping Students\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:165,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many of our students have limited experience with online learning<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this module, instructors will learn how to apply cognitive science principles to help students meet the challenges of learning in an online environment<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We will identify opportunities and practical strategies to support our students.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This module features two synchronous sessions with online learning expert, Dr.\u00a0Claire Major, author of\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Teaching Online: A Guide to Theory, Research, and Practice<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:165,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Helping Students Learn\u2026Online on July 16 from 10-11:30 a.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Helping Students Learn to Learn\u2026Online on July 17 from 1:00-2:30 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><em>Available Beginning July 17\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Module 3: Assessment\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:165,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gain experience with tools and technology to design assessments that align with student learning objectives and learn about ways to use community-building and assessment design to foster academic integrity. This module will feature two synchronous sessions with members of the Faculty Hub. Times TBA.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:165,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Module 4: Learning Activities\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:165,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gain experience with tools and technology that enable interactive and collaborative learning activities that align with student learning objectives. This module includes two synchronous sessions with members of the Faculty Hub on July 22 (10-11:15 a.m.) and July 24 (10-11:15 a.m.) as well as a synchronous workshop on July 23 (<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">co-hosted by Dr.\u00a0Carol Ann Downes from Hendrix College and Dr. Andrew Bell from the Faculty Hub.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:165,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Available Beginning July 24\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Module 5: Producing, Curating, and Organizing Content\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:165,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gain experience with a variety of strategies for producing, curating, and organizing course material\u00a0using institutionally supported online platforms such as Blackboard, Box, Panopto, and Zoom.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Includes two\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">synchronous sessions: a faculty panel about organizing content in Blackboard, and a session to ask questions and get feedback about content production techniques. Times TBA.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:165,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Module 6: Facilitating Online Learning\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:165,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reflect on your engagement as an online learner within this course and identify practical strategies to facilitate student learning in your online or blended course<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This module includes two synchronous sessions with members of the Faculty Hub and will help build community among faculty colleagues for discussion of teaching strategies. Times TBA.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:165,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Faculty Hub invites\u00a0all course instructors\u00a0to participate in Responsive and Flexible Teaching, a three-week online course that mimics a highly flexible course delivery where faculty experience this from a student\u2019s perspective. This online course will be led by the Faculty Hub and will include sessions with several online learning experts. 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