Patricia Backer, an Instructor at San Jose State University, uses TEDEd to increase active learning and peer-to-peer engagement, students answer questions and participate in a discussion in a video lesson. The TEDEd lesson replaces what was previously a passive learning experience where students answered standard questions for a weekly written assignment without actively engaging with the content or with their peers.

Discussion

Partner Discussions on VoiceThread

QLT Section 4: Student Interaction and Community

QLT Objective 4.4

QLT Section 6: Technology for Teaching and Learning

QLT Objective 6.2

QM General Standard 5: Learning Activities and Learner Interaction

QM Standard 5.2

QM General Standard 6: Course Technology

QM Standard 6.3

California State University, Fullerton

Raelynne Hale, an Instructor at CSU Fullerton, uses VoiceThread to allow students to engage in audio/video discussions with partners in an asynchronous environment without having to create separate discussion boards or threads for each pair. The example includes instructions, prompts, and how to set up the discussion in VoiceThread. This activity can be easily adapted and used for any course that has students partner and discuss a theme, topic, article, or other course material.

Assessment Tool

Rubric for Grading Short Essay Comparing Three Readings (Anthropology)

QLT Section 2: Assessment of Student Learning

QLT Objective 2.4

QM General Standard 3: Assessment and Measurement

QM Standard 3.1, QM Standard 3.3, QM Standard 3.4

California State University, San Bernardino

Arianna Huhn, an Instructor from CSU San Bernardino, developed a rubric for an assignment in an Anthropology course where students are asked to summarize three topical readings within modules of an online class. The tool makes it clear to students the expectations for high marks and leaves room for instructor comments to guide improvement for future work.

Other

Weekly Module Canvas Page Includes Variety of Materials

QLT Section 3: Instructional Materials and Resources

QLT Objective 3.3, QLT Objective 3.4, QLT Objective 3.5

QM General Standard 4: Instructional Materials

QM Standard 4.1, QM Standard 4.2, QM Standard 4.5

San Jose State University

Glen Gendzel, an Instructor from San Jose State University, provides a detailed Canvas Page that lists all of the linked module materials. This weekly module includes the Module Objectives, a To-Do List, and focus questions for all assigned readings, lectures, and videos.

Illustration / Graphic

Welcome Page - Instructor Information

QLT Section 1: Course Overview and Introduction

QLT Objective 1.2

QM General Standard 1: Course Overview and Introduction

QM Standard 1.8

California State University, Fresno

Alicia Iriberri, an Instructor at Fresno State, created a highly engaging and interactive Welcome Page that includes a variety of ways that students can contact the instructor. The information also included in the syllabus, facilitates a quick way for students to find the information they are looking for.

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