Break Out Topics

Discussion Boards

Led by Jenna Altomonte

Discussion boards offer students a platform to interact and share ideas. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many faculty have incorporated online discussion board assignments to replace in-class participation. This breakout group will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the discussion board platform and ways to assess online participation. As a group, we will create a shareable document outlining various assessment methods, modules, and approaches with the option to discuss successful projects and assignments that promote creativity and critical thinking.

Engagement Metrics

Led by Robin Cass

Online learning management systems present new challenges and opportunities around assessment. Join this conversation to share experiences and learn more about how the “engagement metrics” of various platforms can provide instructors with new insights around effort and participation in your online classes. We’ll compare and contrast existing tools and practices in order to generate useful recommendations to share.

Transforming Critique

Led by Susan Altman and Laura Aloha Young

One of the greatest challenges of the sudden shift to online learning was the critique. Faculty had to figure out how to continue the role of critique as a meaningful learning experience. How can we replicate the critique experience in an asynchronous or synchronous remote course? What new methodologies or platforms can we use in the reconfigured studio classroom? Should we reinvent the role of critique? What has worked best for our students? While we may not be able to replicate the studio classroom experience, this discussion with both faculty and students will consider and share new pedagogical approaches to transform the critique experience for our students.