Professors should not try to replicate on-campus teaching during remote instruction
THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — When colleges shut down in-person classes this spring, many instructors took pains to say that what was offered instead was not online learning. Other terms have been offered up — emergency online teaching, remote instruction — though probably none is quite right.
Read More about Professors should not try to replicate on-campus teaching during remote instructionAdvice for more inclusive teaching using Zoom
THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — Faculty members are getting a crash course in Zoom and finding it can be supremely awkward, at least at first. One reason for our collective uneasiness: Most of us are not well acquainted with the “hidden curriculum” of Zoom — all the unwritten rules and expectations that you’re supposed to…
Read More about Advice for more inclusive teaching using ZoomProfessors discuss challenges of remote instruction and connecting with students
THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — For professors, moving to remote teaching in the face of a global pandemic has ruptured the semester. While the shift has raised new questions, like which online tools are best for a particular course, it’s also reignited old debates, about the best way to grade; about what grades even are. It’s…
Read More about Professors discuss challenges of remote instruction and connecting with studentsReflections after three weeks of Zoom
The Volokh Conspiracy (By Josh Blackman) — Professor Blackman (South Texas Law) reflects on the last three weeks of teaching remotely via Zoom, and what it could mean for the future of online legal education.
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PrawfsBlawg (By Howard Wasserman) — Professor Wasserman (FIU Law) shares Professor Blackman’s (South Texas Law) blog post on teaching via Zoom and provides additional analysis on the future of online legal education.
Read More about Zoom as the new normal in the legal academy?Tentative Reflections on Online Teaching
The Volokh Conspiracy (By Ilya Somin) — Professor Somin (George Mason Law) reflects on the limitations of teaching large classes online.
Read More about Tentative Reflections on Online TeachingMy best advice for teaching in an online classroom? Ask for student feedback
Excess of Democracy (By Derek T. Muller) — Professor Muller (Pepperdine Law) shares advice on requesting feedback from students to improve remote instruction.
Read More about My best advice for teaching in an online classroom? Ask for student feedbackHow to help students struggling with online learning
THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — As instructors across the country move to remote teaching, many are worried about students who are already at a disadvantage. How can professors support them during this challenging time?
Read More about How to help students struggling with online learningEmbracing Online Teaching with a Growth Mindset
Teach Law Better (By Heidi Brown ) — Professor Brown (Brooklyn Law) provides advice on acclimating to remote instruction.
Read More about Embracing Online Teaching with a Growth MindsetWebinar Recording About Transitioned Classes and Online Simulations
Indisputably (By John Lande) — Professor Lande (Missouri Law) shares a training by Professors Ebner (Creighton Law) and Press (Mitchell Hamline Law) on conducting simulations in courses through Zoom and other videoconferencing platforms. Author also provides additional resources for remote teaching.
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