Teaching Hour

Teaching Hour Presentations

Friday 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Moderator: Vince Ferlini

3:30-3:50 LMS (Blackboard) Course Design: Consistency and Organization

Magdalena Luca, MCPHS University

MCPHS University students are enrolled in a variety of health sciences programs, from pharmacy and public health to dental hygiene, nursing, and health humanities. I have been teaching Calculus & Statistics online courses for 7+ years; however, moving all teaching online during the spring 2020 led to unforeseen difficulties. I will share how I setup and organize a Blackboard course to help students easily find information, understand course expectations, and manage their learning effectively. I will also engage participants in a discussion about their own experiences with what works and what doesn’t work well in their LMS.

3:50-4:10 Epidemic Modelling Project

Annela Kelly, Regis College

The talk will introduce a modelling project that builds understanding and awareness of an epidemic. The students use simulation with deck of cards based on two important factors in exponential spread: the number of people infected and the rate of contagiousness R0. to To find the linear regression model for the data, we use logarithmic scale. Finally, the class compares different models and discusses the future estimates. The data for the project can be completed remotely.

4:10-4:30 The "M" Word: Framing a Classroom on Student Learning

Kyle Evans, Trinity College

What is the "M" word? Tune in to this presentation as I showcase a set of "M words" - both good and bad - that guide my course and classroom structure in order to place the focus on the learning of each individual student. I will share practical strategies and resources in pedagogy and assessment and consider the impact of the pandemic on these practices in the classroom. My goal is to continue to spark conversation on factors that influence student learning and for you to come away with at least one practical strategy to incorporate in one of your courses.