On-Demand Workshop Videos

This CTL workshop, a hybrid offering, demonstrated that building inclusive practices into lectures and presentations makes for a more engaging experience. Participants learned that putting your learners (or attendees) at the center of design transforms a potentially passive event into an opportunity for active learning. 

This  workshop was part 2 of the interactive Teaching as Research (TAR)  workshop series, was facilitated by Liz Stuart, Executive Vice Dean for  Academic Affairs. Topics included:

• When and whom to consult in ethics approval questions, and particularly, when in doubt

• What to pay attention to when collecting educational data from students or other vulnerable populations

• What a typical IRB application for a TAR project can look like

• How to distinguish Teaching as Research from Course-Based Research

Poll  Everywhere is an online service that allows faculty to ask their  students various types of questions during live class sessions. The  students then answer the faculty's questions using a web browser or  mobile phone. Both the question and student responses are then displayed  live in PowerPoint, Keynote, and/or on the web. BSPH faculty can use  this technology to implement knowledge checks, information gathering  (e.g., Q&A, back channel, etc.), and active learning activities in  their in-person and online courses.

For this  workshop, CTL welcomed Poll Everywhere trainer, Eric Stewart, to lead a  special training session for faculty at BSPH. The session allowed  participants to learn more about how Poll Everywhere works and how it  can be implemented to promote student engagement and active learning.

Teaching teams can be made up of  multiple faculty, content editors, guest speakers, and teaching  assistants. It can be tricky to keep track of who is doing what. Join a  CTL Senior Instructional Designer to learn how to manage teaching team roles, responsibilities, and time so that you and your teaching  teammates can work together effectively and efficiently.

Key words: managing teams, teaching team, who does what, responsibility

Multiple choice questions (MCQs) are among the most commonly used  assessment instruments. However, they can only support learning goals if  written well and effectively. This virtual workshop will explore the  advantages and disadvantages of MCQs, how to craft questions that target  critical thinking and strategies for promoting academic integrity in  quizzes. The facilitators will guide attendees in identifying MCQs that  support learning. This workshop is Part 1 of a three-part series.