Contents contributed and discussions participated by Joe Murphy - Center for Innovative Pedagogy

Disability studies scholars present accessibility guidelines - 0 views

www.insidehighered.com/...esent-accessibility-guidelines

accessibility open book ebook

shared by Joe Murphy on 17 Jun 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 17 Jun 15

A group of disabilities studies scholars have released a template letter designed to convince publishers to make more books available in accessible formats. It's a good reminder that everything is negotiable, but you have to ask. (Similar to author's addenda in the open access movement, if enough people start requesting these riders, publishers will see a new reason to change their standard practices.)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A group of disabilities studies scholars have released a template letter designed to convince publishers to make more books available in accessible formats. It's a good reminder that everything is negotiable, but you have to ask. (Similar to author's addenda in the open access movement, if enough people start requesting these riders, publishers will see a new reason to change their standard practices.)</div>

...

Cancel

Digital Public Library of America - Call for Educator Participants - 0 views

dp.la/...call-for-educator-participants

information_literacy cfp

shared by Joe Murphy on 17 Jun 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 17 Jun 15

The Digital Public Library of America is recruiting educators interested in curating digitized primary sources and writing teachers' guides to using those sources from grade school into college.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Digital Public Library of America is recruiting educators interested in curating digitized primary sources and writing teachers' guides to using those sources from grade school into college.</div>

...

Cancel

7 Things You Should Know About Degree-Planning Tools - 0 views

www.educause.edu/...ow-about-degree-planning-tools

advising curriculum

shared by Joe Murphy on 16 Jun 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 16 Jun 15

A degree-planning tool gives a student personalized guidance in choosing paths through the curriculum and potentially the co-curriculum. While this brief focuses on planning tools as they improve student retention, they are also powerful tools for helping students see coherent themes in a liberal arts education.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A degree-planning tool gives a student personalized guidance in choosing paths through the curriculum and potentially the co-curriculum. While this brief focuses on planning tools as they improve student retention, they are also powerful tools for helping students see coherent themes in a liberal arts education.</div>

...

Cancel

What the best college teachers do - Podcast with Ken Bain - 1 views

teachinginhighered.com/...ken-bain

best_practices podcast SoTL bookclub

shared by Joe Murphy on 15 Jun 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 15 Jun 15

We're having a series of book club meetings (and a book club blog) on Ken Bain's book this summer. This interview is particularly interesting for the way Bain expands on his thinking since the book was published.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">We're having a series of book club meetings (and a book club blog) on Ken Bain's book this summer. This interview is particularly interesting for the way Bain expands on his thinking since the book was published.</div>

...

Cancel

Participate in Global Accessibility Awareness Day - 1 views

globalaccessibilityawarenessday.org/participate.html

accessibility online

shared by Joe Murphy on 22 May 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 22 May 15

A number of good tips for making sure your documents are useful for people with vision impairment, color blindness, and people who use screen readers. Some require technical know-how, but anyone could go mouseless or change the default font size and ask whether their page still works right.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A number of good tips for making sure your documents are useful for people with vision impairment, color blindness, and people who use screen readers. Some require technical know-how, but anyone could go mouseless or change the default font size and ask whether their page still works right.</div>

...

Cancel

Let Students Summarize the Previous Lesson - 0 views

www.facultyfocus.com/...-summarize-the-previous-lesson

course_mechanics presentations studying peer_instruction

shared by Joe Murphy on 20 May 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 20 May 15

If you start your classes with a review of the previous class, remember that "the person who does the work does the learning." Maybe that's an opportunity for a low-stakes oral presentation!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">If you start your classes with a review of the previous class, remember that "the person who does the work does the learning." Maybe that's an opportunity for a low-stakes oral presentation!</div>

...

Cancel

Developing a Teaching Persona - 0 views

www.facultyfocus.com/...developing-a-teaching-persona

classroom_dynamic

shared by Joe Murphy on 19 May 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 19 May 15

Interesting thoughts in this article (and in the comments section!) about how we present ourselves in the classroom. I was taken by the suggestion that trying on new teaching styles ought to require a serious reflection on what we're good at (or not yet good at) as teachers. Thoughts about the "teaching persona" over time, and across different classes, also seem important.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Interesting thoughts in this article (and in the comments section!) about how we present ourselves in the classroom. I was taken by the suggestion that trying on new teaching styles ought to require a serious reflection on what we're good at (or not yet good at) as teachers. Thoughts about the "teaching persona" over time, and across different classes, also seem important.</div>

...

Cancel

What to do with your (digital) scholarship - 1 views

digitalcampus.tv/...-with-your-digital-scholarship

podcast digital_liberal_arts tenure open history literature

shared by Joe Murphy on 19 May 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 19 May 15

Big issues on this episode of the Digital Campus podcast. The MLA is opening a new repository for scholarship in the humanities. Would you be more likely to use it, or Digital Kenyon, to preserve and distribute your work? The AHA has issues some guidelines about assessing digital work in history; the panelists debate what they're good for and where they don't go far enough.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Big issues on this episode of the Digital Campus podcast. The MLA is opening a new repository for scholarship in the humanities. Would you be more likely to use it, or Digital Kenyon, to preserve and distribute your work? The AHA has issues some guidelines about assessing digital work in history; the panelists debate what they're good for and where they don't go far enough.</div>

...

Cancel
Joe Murphy on 19 May 15

Big issues on this episode of the Digital Campus podcast. The MLA is opening a new repository for scholarship in the humanities. Would you be more likely to use it, or Digital Kenyon, to preserve and distribute your work? The AHA has issues some guidelines about assessing digital work in history; the panelists debate what they're good for and where they don't go far enough.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Big issues on this episode of the Digital Campus podcast. The MLA is opening a new repository for scholarship in the humanities. Would you be more likely to use it, or Digital Kenyon, to preserve and distribute your work? The AHA has issues some guidelines about assessing digital work in history; the panelists debate what they're good for and where they don't go far enough.</div>

...

Cancel

Developing metacognition skills in higher ed students - 0 views

teachinginhighered.com/...metacognition

podcast metacognition mindset psychology

shared by Joe Murphy on 16 May 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 16 May 15

A fun podcast conversation with Todd Zakrajsek on the ways we can learn better by paying attention to what surprises or distracts us.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A fun podcast conversation with Todd Zakrajsek on the ways we can learn better by paying attention to what surprises or distracts us.</div>

...

Cancel

It Is, in Fact, Rocket Science - 0 views

www.nytimes.com/...is-in-fact-rocket-science.html

insight mindset

shared by Joe Murphy on 16 May 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 16 May 15

Not only in science, but in all disciplines, we need to question the narratives about talent and moments of revelation and instead talk about hard, sustained work. How do you talk to students who are waiting, instead of working, for a subject to "click"?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Not only in science, but in all disciplines, we need to question the narratives about talent and moments of revelation and instead talk about hard, sustained work. How do you talk to students who are waiting, instead of working, for a subject to "click"?</div>

...

Cancel

Video: Citizen Scientists - 1 views

video.idahoptv.org/...2365477812

maps GIS mobile_app environmental_studies

shared by Joe Murphy on 15 May 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 15 May 15

Kenyon alum Rob Edsall (K'91) has been involved with the creation of an app for community input on the Portneuf River. Community members and tourists can record sites of interest - positive or negative - as they enjoy the environment.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Kenyon alum Rob Edsall (K'91) has been involved with the creation of an app for community input on the Portneuf River. Community members and tourists can record sites of interest - positive or negative - as they enjoy the environment.</div>

...

Cancel

Giving a great presentation: some tips and advice - 0 views

bryanalexander.org/...sentation-some-tips-and-advice

presentations best_practices

shared by Joe Murphy on 12 May 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 12 May 15

Bryan Alexander has an excellent, extensive list of terrific tips for public speaking. I particularly like the way he breaks down the stages of preparation and giving a talk. Might be a useful tip sheet for students - or as we enter summer conference season!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Bryan Alexander has an excellent, extensive list of terrific tips for public speaking. I particularly like the way he breaks down the stages of preparation and giving a talk. Might be a useful tip sheet for students - or as we enter summer conference season!</div>

...

Cancel

Learning how fair use works - 0 views

blogs.library.duke.edu/...learning-how-fair-use-works

fair_use copyright

shared by Joe Murphy on 11 May 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 11 May 15

Educators rely on the fair use of copyrighted material heavily - but not always with a clear grasp of what "fair use" really is as a legal principle. The Copyright Office has released a new tool for exploring case law on fair use; this article looks at the usefulness of the tool, and its limitations.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Educators rely on the fair use of copyrighted material heavily - but not always with a clear grasp of what "fair use" really is as a legal principle. The Copyright Office has released a new tool for exploring case law on fair use; this article looks at the usefulness of the tool, and its limitations.</div>

...

Cancel
Joe Murphy on 11 May 15

Educators rely on the fair use of copyrighted material heavily - but not always with a clear grasp of what "fair use" really is as a legal principle. The Copyright Office has released a new tool for exploring case law on fair use; this article looks at the usefulness of the tool, and its limitations.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Educators rely on the fair use of copyrighted material heavily - but not always with a clear grasp of what "fair use" really is as a legal principle. The Copyright Office has released a new tool for exploring case law on fair use; this article looks at the usefulness of the tool, and its limitations.</div>

...

Cancel

11 Essentials for Excellent ePortfolios - 1 views

www.edutopia.org/...ellent-eportfolios-vicki-davis

eportfolios best_practices

shared by Joe Murphy on 11 May 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 11 May 15

What are the benefits of having students compile a portfolio of their work, and what are the critical choices you make as a teacher in creating a portfolio requirement? This list of 11 key issues is a good place to start.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">What are the benefits of having students compile a portfolio of their work, and what are the critical choices you make as a teacher in creating a portfolio requirement? This list of 11 key issues is a good place to start.</div>

...

Cancel

Five Effective Strategies for Mentoring Undergraduates: Students' Perspectives - 0 views

www.cur.org/...333Spring13Pita11-15.pdf

best_practices undergraduate_research mentoring

shared by Joe Murphy on 05 May 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 05 May 15

Much of the information about undergraduate research is written by professors for professors. This article gives the students a voice, as 5 students from the University of Central Florida give their insights on what practices made their research experiences worthwhile.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Much of the information about undergraduate research is written by professors for professors. This article gives the students a voice, as 5 students from the University of Central Florida give their insights on what practices made their research experiences worthwhile.</div>

...

Cancel

Mentoring Undergraduates: A Guide For Mentors - 1 views

www.miami.edu/...mentoring_guide

best_practices undergraduate_research mentoring

shared by Joe Murphy on 05 May 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 05 May 15

A guide to mentoring undergraduate research from the University of Miami, including many concrete suggestions for habits and activities to develop. Also includes a lot of information specific to undergraduate research opportunities at Miami, which might spark conversations about scaffolding research experiences at Kenyon.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A guide to mentoring undergraduate research from the University of Miami, including many concrete suggestions for habits and activities to develop. Also includes a lot of information specific to undergraduate research opportunities at Miami, which might spark conversations about scaffolding research experiences at Kenyon.</div>

...

Cancel

Teaching Tip: Ending a Course - 2 views

cms.bsu.edu/...ending

last_day_of_class

shared by Joe Murphy on 23 Apr 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 23 Apr 15

A few tips from Ball State about ways to wrap up a course. What will you do in the last week of class to give students a solid sense of what they've learned and how to bring that knowledge to their next experiences?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A few tips from Ball State about ways to wrap up a course. What will you do in the last week of class to give students a solid sense of what they've learned and how to bring that knowledge to their next experiences?</div>

...

Cancel

Responding to Student Writing/Writers - 2 views

teachingandlearninginhighered.org/...ing-to-student-writing-writers

writing best_practices grading reading_of_the_week

shared by Joe Murphy on 22 Apr 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 22 Apr 15

Interesting review of a new book on writing pedagogy. The central message of the book appears to be one which I've heard many Kenyon faculty members discuss - deliver only a few critical messages to a student per writing exercise, based on their current stage of writing development. There's a much better chance that the student will take those one or two lessons to heart than if they're hidden in feedback which bleeds red ink.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Interesting review of a new book on writing pedagogy. The central message of the book appears to be one which I've heard many Kenyon faculty members discuss - deliver only a few critical messages to a student per writing exercise, based on their current stage of writing development. There's a much better chance that the student will take those one or two lessons to heart than if they're hidden in feedback which bleeds red ink.</div>

...

Cancel

Advice for students so they don't sound silly in emails - 1 views

www.insidehighered.com/...-dont-sound-silly-emails-essay

email writing best_practices

shared by Joe Murphy on 21 Apr 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 21 Apr 15

Six tips for good professional email style, framed in a kindly "dear student" letter. I've heard plenty of complaints about 2 AM emails consisting only of "hey, what's the reading for tomorrow?"... perhaps circulating this essay might help.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Six tips for good professional email style, framed in a kindly "dear student" letter. I've heard plenty of complaints about 2 AM emails consisting only of "hey, what's the reading for tomorrow?"... perhaps circulating this essay might help.</div>

...

Cancel

Latest and Greatest Books on College Teaching - 0 views

teachingandlearninginhighered.org/...comment-page-1

SoTL bibliography

shared by Joe Murphy on 09 Apr 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 09 Apr 15

A list of six recent good books on teaching and learning. These are widely available in OhioLINK, and on the CIP bookcase.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A list of six recent good books on teaching and learning. These are widely available in OhioLINK, and on the CIP bookcase.</div>

...

Cancel