On-Demand Workshop Videos

This  workshop focused on dissecting and understanding different types of  rubrics, and examining their benefits for both faculty and students.   Strategies for building and integrating the rubric were discussed. The  session's takeaway gave participants a better understanding of creating  and using a rubric that sets clear expectations for students, all while  streamlining grading practices. The session's handouts are available as  PDFs: Designing a Basic Rubric, Example Rubrics.

In  CTL’s continued exploration of alternatives to the traditional  lecture-driven class, guest facilitators Dr. David Jernigan and Ayelet  Hines shared their experiences on the merits of Experiential Learning,  specifically as the method was applied to their course on “Theory and  Practice in Campaigning and Organizing”. They were accompanied by a  student who was able to share her perspective and give positive  testimony to the practice. In their course, students are paired with  organizations over two JHSPH terms while they develop a campaign plan  and apply the knowledge gained in their field experiences to a final  paper and presentation.

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Guest  facilitators Dr. Janice Bowie and Lee Bone led the second part of the  workshop, sharing their perspectives using the Harvard case-based method  of teaching and learning. The course they have taught together (with  Suzanne Greene - SOM) that applies this pedagogy is an introductory  course into community-based participatory research (CBPR). Their  presentation included a background in case-based learning (CBL) before  sharing specific applications using the method in public health training  and in CBPR. Here, too, a student was able to share their perspective  on this lecture alternative.

How  likely are you to use something “found” in your work only after seeking  copyright status or permission? This session challenged some common  misconceptions about fair use, classroom exceptions, and “government  works as public domain" by laying the groundwork to clarify several  copyright basics. Examples of special conditions for using  copyright-licensed work (including, but not limited to, Creative  Commons) were provided as well as specific suggestions for requesting  permissions and documenting your efforts. The session's handouts are  available as PDFs: ARL's Fair Use Myths & Facts (CC BY 4.0), Creative Commons Licensing (CC0), and ARL's Know Your Copy Rights (CC BY-NC 2.5).

Hosted by  Dave Toia, the CTL Video Production Coordinator, this workshop discussed  the evolution of visual media being used in our classes and challenged  participants to rethink how media can be created to bring particular  meaning and connections with today's visual learners. A sampling of  innovative content created by faculty and CTL over the last two years  was shared for both background knowledge and inspiration.

This  workshop addressed the unique challenges faced by large enrollment  courses including student participation and communication. We discussed  implementing practices to overcome these challenges in both online and  face-to-face courses. The sessions' handouts ("Engagement Strategies and Tools for Large Enrollment Courses" and "Large Class Scenario Worksheet") are available as PDFs.