Academic & Student Affairs at Minnesota State
The Creative Commons (CC) Certificate course is an in-depth course about CC licenses, open practices and the ethos of the Commons. The course is composed of readings, quizzes, discussions and practical exercises to develop learners’ open skills, and costs $500. However, Minnesota State will reimburse librarians, departments, or institutions for up to 10 seats upon... Continue Reading →
Please see below the upcoming open educational resources (OER) opportunities available from Minnesota State for faculty and staff for the 2020-2021 academic year. Join the OER Community Site to receive a weekly email of upcoming Network for Educational Development events. The OER Community Site is also where to find OER resources, news, and information on... Continue Reading →
Subscribe to the ASA Newsletter Join the Faculty Development Listserv Pivoting from Emergency Remote Teaching to Intentional Online Teaching by Catherine Ford If you could choose one word to describe the last six weeks, what would it be? Chaotic, whirlwind, abrupt, disruptive, or challenging? If so, you are not alone; these have been a few... Continue Reading →
Subscribe to the ASA Newsletter | Join the Faculty Development Listserv Pedagogy and Practice Initiatives Update NED Event Highlight Share Your Voice Academic Technology Tips Upcoming Events Using a face to face small group strategy (Jigsaw) in an online environment Prior to COVID-19, the students in your classes may have spent time moving in and out... Continue Reading →
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Have you ever wondered if what you're doing in the classroom is accomplishing what you want? Are students getting out of the assignment the intended goals? Is it worth the effort to continue this project? How do you know it's really working? You are not alone in asking these types of... Continue Reading →
Zoom is a communications software that combines video conferencing, online meetings, chat, and mobile collaboration. Students, staff, and faculty can sign in with their Star ID. Zoom Tips are monthly posts on the Minnesota State ASA Newsletter that take a closer look at the features Zoom. How do I sign in as a host? Say... Continue Reading →
Winona State University is offering a spring section (February 3 – April 2) of WeTeach: Online/Blended Design and Delivery. In this course you will…• DEVELOP your own online teaching skills• LEARN how to use technology more effectively to save time• START to design components for your online/blended course• GAIN an online student perspective• SHARE online... Continue Reading →
Requesting Call for Proposals The 2019 Spring Leadership Institute will be held on April 17th, 2020 at St. Cloud State University. The conference will feature the theme “Envisioning Higher Education for a New Decade” and we invite practitioners, researchers, and graduate students to share a proposal that relates to the challenges and opportunities facing higher... Continue Reading →
Formative and Summative Assessment With mid-terms over, you are probably steeped in the second half of the semester. Was the mid-term the first assessment in your course (test, paper, etc.)? These mid-terms often reflect a summative assessment in your course used to certify student competence. Did student learning reflect what you had expected? If yes,... Continue Reading →