As we head into the summer months with a great deal of uncertainty ahead about whether courses will be online in the fall due to COVID-19, all classes need to be designed to be resilient in the face of any outcome. This webinar will cover key tips for designing resilient, "remote-ready" syllabi.
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This webinar you'll learn:
- How to design courses that are "remote resilient" and well suited to online delivery.
- How to identify the 'essential objectives' of a course and determine what components of a face-to-face course can be adapted to an online course.
- How to build community and maintain student engagement and motivation throughout the term, whether in face-to-face or an online environment.
About the Panelists:
Adam Fein, Ph.D. is VP for Digital Strategy and Innovation at the University of North Texas and an industry leader in online and innovative education with nearly 20 years of experience. He oversees digital strategy and innovation at the University of North Texas as it seeks to become a global leader in online learning experiences and educational technology. He leads the university's key initiatives in educational technology, online, and blended learning.
Jose J. Vazquez, Ph.D. is a Clinical Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where teaches three sections of one of the largest Economics courses in the country (925 students). In addition to his role as an instructor, Dr. Vazquez is also Director of the Teaching Academy for the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences and a leader in the use and study of technology in higher education; in particular multimedia design. Recently, his research has been in the area of mental attention and student motivation, particularly the role of curiosity as a way to incentivize students. He has published his work in several academic journals and has presented at numerous academic conferences.
