Many colleges shift to pass-fail grading in response to pandemic
INSIDE HIGHER ED — More than a dozen four-year universities have decided to expand pass/fail options for students due to the crisis…University provosts and administrations have said expanding pass/fail options gives students flexibility during the crisis and can mitigate their anxiety.
Read More about Many colleges shift to pass-fail grading in response to pandemicHarvard Law dean for administration Matt Gruber discusses shift to online courses
HARVARD LAW TODAY — We sat down with Matt Gruber, Harvard Law School dean for administration, to ask him about why this decision was taken, how it will be carried out, and how it is likely to affect different members of the Harvard Law School community.
Read More about Harvard Law dean for administration Matt Gruber discusses shift to online coursesThoughts and Tips on Teaching with Zoom
The Volokh Conspiracy (By Josh Blackman) — Professor Blackman (South Texas College of Law Houston) shares tips for creating engaging and effective online lessons using the video conference platform Zoom.
Read More about Thoughts and Tips on Teaching with ZoomMy 30-Minute Webinar on Using Zoom for Class Instruction
The Volokh Conspiracy (By Josh Blackman) — Professor Blackman shares his free webinar for law professors on how to use Zoom for remote instruction.
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Law School Academic Support Blog (By Melissa A. Hale) — Professor Hale (Loyola Chicago Law) shares a list of resources and tips for hosting online classes.
Read More about Online Learning Resources and TipsSix Strategies for Successful Online Learning
Teach Law Better (By Susan Landrum) — Professor Landrum (Nova Southeastern Law) outlines the challenges in transitioning to online teaching and provides strategies to create a successful experience for students.
Read More about Six Strategies for Successful Online LearningMore on Online Teaching
PrawfsBlawg (By Orly Lobel) — The author shares an article from professor Seth C. Oranburg (Duquesne Law) that provides strategies and advice for law professors adjusting to online teaching.
Read More about More on Online TeachingAsynchronous Online Courses and Active Learning
Teach Law Better (By Kenneth Swift) — Professor Swift (University of Houston Law) shares tips on how to make online law courses interactive and provide an active learning experience for students.
Read More about Asynchronous Online Courses and Active LearningPandemic Pedagogy: Duties to Clients During Disruptions
Clinical Law Prof Blog (By Jeff Baker) — Professor Baker (Pepperdine Law) shares his timely lesson plan on a lawyer’s duties to clients during times of disruption.
Read More about Pandemic Pedagogy: Duties to Clients During DisruptionsBack to the Future: Conducting Virtual Oral Arguments
Teach Law Better (By Abigail Perdue) — Professor Perdue (Wake Forest Law) provides some best practices for using videoconferencing for oral arguments.
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