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Posted on August 20, 2020 | By Sean White | Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & Apps, Teaching & Learning | Tagged With: Audio, Classroom, Engagement, Interactivity, Learning, Media, teaching, Thinking, Troubleshooting, Video, Zoom

Nursing Classrooms and You in Fall 2020

In addition to all the changes we’ve made within the Nursing building to keep each other safe, you’ve likely noticed there have been a lot of small changes in our classrooms. So, as you prepare for the beginning of classes next week, and you plan for your “trial run” later this week, I want to let you know about several things that you can expect will already be in your classrooms[1] or which are coming soon.

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Posted on June 30, 2020 | By Sean White | Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & Apps, Teaching & Learning | Tagged With: Canvas, Engagement, Interactivity, Learning, Media, Proctorio, Screencast, teaching, Thinking, Troubleshooting, Video, Zoom

Preparing for Fall 2020 And Beyond – Online Teaching Resources

The Fall 2020 semester is quickly approaching. And, while there is much we are still unsure about, one thing is certain, Fall classes are likely to be a unique and challenging experience (for all of us). To help ensure that you (and your students) are prepared, here is a collection of some of the best available resources.

If you have any questions about instructional design or teaching technology, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

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Posted on March 23, 2020 | By Sean White | Filed Under: Software & Apps, Teaching & Learning | Tagged With: Canvas, Engagement, Learning, Media, PowerPoint, Proctorio, teaching, Thinking, Video, Zoom

Open Office Hours

Do you need any help preparing for Fall 2020 classes?

Beginning Wednesday, 8/12/20, until the 12th class day, I will be available for Office Hours. Office hours will be held each Mon, Wed, and Fri, from 3:30 – 4:30 pm.
  • In person: NUR 5.180
  • Zoom: https://utexas.zoom.us/j/94478560321
If you have ANY questions about Zoom, Canvas, powerpoint, Proctorio, screencasts, or anything else, feel free to drop in.
If you need a 1-on-1 consultation where we can focus more on your specific needs, please schedule a meeting with me in Outlook (my calendar is publicly available) and reserve a classroom where we can meet and ensure safe social distancing.

Posted on March 16, 2020 | By Sean White | Filed Under: Media & A/V, Software & Apps, Teaching & Learning | Tagged With: Canvas, Engagement, Learning, Media, Proctorio, syllabus, teaching, Thinking, Troubleshooting, Video, Virtual, Website, Zoom

Online Teaching Resources

 

Given the circumstances of what’s been happening around the world within the last few weeks, it’s safe to assume that what follows on this page is subject to change. That said, this is one of the resources available to you as you begin preparing to teach your classes completely on line beginning March 30th.

 

Evaluate and Revise Your Syllabus

Update any instructions around participation, assignments/deadlines, and other topics.

Submit a Course Plan for Instructional Continuity for each class you teach. The university must have this document for accreditation and other compliance purposes.

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Posted on April 10, 2018 | By Sean White | Filed Under: Teaching & Learning | Tagged With: Canvas, Discussion, Engagement, Learning, Thinking, Video

News & Events for April 2018

There are always lots of cool, new things happening around campus and here in the School of Nursing. Here are just a few that I wanted to share with you and highlight. If you know of anything you’d like to add to future emails, please let me know!

 

New Canvas Gradebook

This past weekend, Canvas updated the Gradebook with some new features that I hope will make things easier for you and less confusing for your students. Click here for more details.

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Posted on February 5, 2018 | By Sean White | Filed Under: Teaching & Learning | Tagged With: Engagement, Learning, Thinking

How Vs. Why Knowledge

Because we know how things work, sometimes we think we understand why these things work as they do. That can be a problem.

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Posted on November 11, 2017 | By Sean White | Filed Under: Teaching & Learning | Tagged With: Engagement, Learning, Thinking

The Myth of Learning Styles

For years now, we all heard about various “learning styles” and the importance of tailoring learning experiences to the learner to help ensure more effective learning.

Unfortunately, while it is absolutely critical that we keep the learner in mind, focusing on “learning style” may not being doing as much good as we once thought.

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Posted on October 17, 2017 | By Sean White | Filed Under: Teaching & Learning | Tagged With: Canvas, Engagement, Learning, Study, Thinking

Coaching Students How to Study – Quick FIC SolutionsQuick FIC Solutions

 

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Posted on April 2, 2017 | By Sean White | Filed Under: Teaching & Learning | Tagged With: Learning, Metacognition, Thinking

Smart Thinking

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Reading good books makes us smarter. And several years ago, UT’s very own Dr. Art Markman created a simple, easy-to-understand way to help anyone, including students, improve their thinking and their learning habits.

Smart Thinking is a book that explores how we think –and how we can do it better. Since thought is the cornerstone of everything we do at UT, it’s a particularly important skill to improve.

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swhite@nursing.utexas.edu
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