An equitable and just education systems is not limited to delivering education in school buildings—it also applies to on-line digital learning. Join MnEEP staff for an important conversation to address resource gaps in distance learning and help provide strategies and solutions for supporting students of color and American Indian students during the COVID-19 crisis.Apr 20, … Continue reading "MnEEP Virtual Town Hall: Racial (In)Equity in Distance Learning"

Faculty, you are invited to a Zoom session just prior to tomorrow's big meeting. From 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm, you will have a chance to gather with colleagues to share your experiences with online teaching. You are welcome to share your challenges, as well as your positive interactions. Or, you can just listen as … Continue reading "Wanna Talk About It? (Hot Plate Session)"

So you are teaching online this summer? Now what? Come to this informative session to learn about online teaching and learning, including the community of inquiry model and best practices in course design. Join Zoom Meeting https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/94629980215 (ID: 94629980215) Join by phone (US) +1 646-558-8656 Joining instructions: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://applications.zoom.us/addon/invitation/detail?meetingUuid%3DMlG5uOVgT1eSeDsvjrI1UA%253D%253D%26signature%3Db229375b5e50a32bcb505711dc2bb1e072c3b8d31b054ef9b9cf99a52b65d9c4&sa=D&usg=AOvVaw0sIOpf1z_FugBXXC4hG3Eh

So you are teaching online this summer? Now what? Come to this informative session to learn about online teaching and learning, including the community of inquiry model and best practices in course design. Join Zoom Meeting https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/92483166321 (ID: 92483166321) Join by phone (US) +1 301-715-8592 Joining instructions: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://applications.zoom.us/addon/invitation/detail?meetingUuid%3DADE9P5TfQAeJLhOxNxaP4g%253D%253D%26signature%3Dcd3ea2fac652fcd9afe45be7da574872ee7f4dd3d2bf2ab535e6156282049e84&sa=D&usg=AOvVaw17viXqrpYsNReiCaKy22R9

Learn how to ground your virtual teaching practice in a framework that focuses on presence.  Dating back to John Dewy who molded a scientific process of inquiry into a broader learning approach , this widely embraced practice has been adapted for online teaching and learning.  As we move to establish community norms and cultural practices … Continue reading "Grounding Online Teaching Practice in the Community of Inquiry"

What do you want to know about Zoom? This session will begin with a poll asking participants what topics they would most like to learn about. Topics may include: Google calendar integration, Zoom app vs. web site, security, tools, hosting and participating features, chat, and recording.Facilitators: Christy Mattingly and Marilyn Wetterer*This sessions may be recorded.For … Continue reading "Zoom Basics*"

Chunking learning into smaller bits helps students learn. Online mini lectures (short 3-5 minutes) add presence, personality, activity variety, and focused time with the sage on the stage. In this session, we will examine the best practices for creating mini lectures that your students will love! Facilitator: Jenny Hanson, Moderator: Jennifer Bankers-FulbrightFor security purposes, the Links … Continue reading "Mini Lectures: Best Practices"

In the online environment, providing personalized feedback using audio or video is a powerful means of connecting with your students. This session provides tips for using simple-to-use tools that can streamline your grading. Facilitators: Bonnie Tensen, Eric Strom, and Diane Pike *This session may be recorded.For security purposes, the Links doc is only viewable from … Continue reading "Let Them Hear You! Personalizing Your Feedback with Audio-Visual Tools*"