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Day 1: Focus on Success & Community by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer The first day of class should be more than just a review of the syllabus. The beginning of a new term provides an opportunity to prepare students for success and establish community in your course before diving deep into instructional… August 17, 2016 course designinstructional strategiesstudent engagement

A Distinctive LinkMany universities have their share of interesting places to live and opportunities for involvement in campus activities from the arts to clubs and athletics, and PLU does too. But few universities offer the stunning beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities of the Pacific Northwest. What really makes PLU distinctive is the way that life in-class and life out-of-class are so closely linked. For example, Hong International Hall – a hub for campus activities focused on

Faculty Resources: A New Library Collection by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer To support the professional growth of PLU faculty, a new collection of “Faculty Resources” is now available on the first floor of the library. This small but mighty collection covers a range of topics related to teaching and learning in… January 20, 2016 course designfaculty developmentinstructional strategies

Learning With Our Neighbors“I’ve never been here before,” a student told me in June 2014 as my Christian Ethics class walked to the community garden at Trinity Lutheran Church.  I asked what she meant — the garden or the church?  Both, it turned out.  Indeed, she had never set foot in a garden in her life, and while she’d walked by the church across the street from campus a number of times, she’d never been inside or on the grounds. This experience and many others like it have convinced me that

Three New Tools for Teaching with Sakai By Dana Shreaves, Instructional Designer Many instructors use Sakai for posting their syllabus, sharing resources, and communicating course grades. But did you know that Sakai tools can collect formative assessment data, help students manage their to-do lists, and facilitate communication through audio recordings?  Lesson Questions… September 9, 2019 assessmentaudio recordingchecklistinstructional resourcesinstructional toolsonline learningpollquizSakai

Three New Tools for Teaching with Sakai By Dana Shreaves, Instructional Designer Many instructors use Sakai for posting their syllabus, sharing resources, and communicating course grades. But did you know that Sakai tools can collect formative assessment data, help students manage their to-do lists, and facilitate communication through audio recordings?  Lesson Questions… September 9, 2019 assessmentaudio recordingchecklistinstructional resourcesinstructional toolsonline learningpollquizSakai

Managing Student Email with Discussion Forums By Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer Living in the age of digital communication, email inboxes can demand the time and attention of many professionals. While there is no perfect remedy to managing email, one strategy faculty may consider is using an online forum for answering general… February 22, 2016 instructional toolsonline discussionstudent communication

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