Matthew
Jennings
M. Ed., B.F.A.
It is my passion to help teachers to understand and use any and all of the resources that they are provided to create the most effective, learner centered, humanized learning experiences possible.
From time to time I like to write my thoughts out into groups of words that scratch the surface of what I really think. This grouping of words occasionally makes sense to people that are not me. The times I do this are few and seemingly far between, but it does happen from time to time.
Presentations
The PANDA Method used in the Canvas Certified Educator Program was recently adopted and transformed by the UAB School of Nursing into the BLAZE Method. Come learn how these acronyms can be adapted to structure your courses, improve your course design, reduce student cognitive load, and promote higher student engagement!
Collaboration and teamwork are crucial skills for the modern student, yet many students are resistant to team projects. To develop an open culture of responsibility for their learning within teams, the UAB School of Nursing has implemented a program-wide peer evaluation process for Doctorate of Nursing Practice students.
Building a bridge between students as they work in teams requires more than structure; it requires superstructure! Technology can simplify the peer review process for students and faculty alike. Join us to experience an online peer review process that can streamline team assessment and promote student accountability.
Individual and Team Readiness Assurance Tests (iRATs and tRATs) are foundational to Team-Based Learning. These are usually implemented in live courses, but what about online? Come one, come all. Step right up and see how the UAB School of Nursing has implemented iRATs and tRATS into a fully online course.
InstructureCon is an annual Canvas conference located in Park City, UT. This years theme was Student Centered Learning: The Musical. This session will give you a glimpse into the conference and cover highlights such as student-centered learning, active learning, gamification, course design and more.
How do you manage a course with 200+ students? Hold your breath, make a wish, and count to three... This session will tour attendees through the sweet and sour sides of mega course design and management—no golden ticket required. Join the School of Nursing from UAB for a world of pure imagination.
Want to become an Agent of S.T.Y.L.E.? This workshop is an introduction intended to expose your CSS skills to gamma rays allowing you to become a branding hero. Basic knowledge of CSS is helpful but mere mortals are welcome. KAPOW!
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