Tag: instructor presence
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Developing students’ resiliency to navigate a complex world
By Lori McGraw, OSU College of Health I recently joined OSU’s 25 Year Club, though I have taught at this institution for 30 years, including my time as a graduate student instructor. I am a committed Beaver Believer. Despite my commitment to our university and students, I sometimes become disheartened. I have weathered multiple challenges…
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Teaching on the edge
By Rachael Cate, OSU College of Engineering Resilient Teaching Voices Series Becoming more resilient as a teacher didn’t just sound appealing—it felt essential. I’m Type A, with two young children (ages 6 and 3), and I struggle to recognize when “good enough” is truly enough. The constant flood of information, tools, opinions, and choices leaves…
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Building Instructor Presence: The Little Things Matter
Have you wondered what it looks like to “show up” for your remote students? Are you seeking ways to enhance your presence through Canvas? View this recently recorded OSU workshop, “Building Instructor Presence,” to learn how much the little things you can do to be present matter to your students: https://beav.es/Jcf
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Sign up for OSU Teaching Workshops
OSU’s Keep Teaching team, the Center for Teaching and Learning, and Academic Technology are collaborating to offer workshops and webinars to help you prepare your Winter 2021 courses. Sign up today! Using Canvas to Give Better Feedback to Students - Wondering how you can give your students more efficient and effective feedback through Canvas? Are you…
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Getting Close While Teaching Remotely: Instructor Presence
I keep hearing the phrase physical distancing, social closeness touted as an alternative to the typical social distancing. I’ve definitely taken that to heart in my personal life, scheduling virtual hang outs and using an array of technology to keep me connected to friends and family. Despite this awareness of the importance of social closeness…
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The 4 Properties of Powerful Teaching
Article in the Chronicle of Higher Education outlines four broad characteristics of powerful teachers: Personality,Presence, Preparation and Passion. http://m.chronicle.com/article/The-4-Properties-of-Powerful/228483/ Using their article as a launching point, I have added a few tips and tricks below. Powerful teachers have personalities that are, in general, good natured and approachable. Students are not intimidated by you and all…