TLT’s latest roundtable session, on December 3, 2013, encouraged participants to explore five stations which focused on tools and best practices relating to research, assessment, and student learning. TLT would like to recognize and thank Andrea DeMaria, Merissa Ferrara, Michael Hemphill, Mark Hurd, and Jessica Smith for presenting and sharing their experiences.
Below is a summary of the content delivered at each station:
 Station 1 – Merissa Ferrara, Ph.D. | Department of Communication Dr. Ferrara described how she used the app, “Scavenger Hunt With Friends Lite”, on the first day of class to establish a culture of collaboration, creativity, and acceptance. Presentation Handout: Scavenger Hunt With Friends
Station 2 – Michael Hemphill, Ph.D. | Department of Health and Human Performance Dr. Hemphill described how he uses the app, “Go Observe”, to evaluate students in both teaching methods and field experience courses. He also explained how his students use the “Observation, Analysis, and Recording System” (OARS) app to provide feedback to peers during student teaching. Presentation Handout: Go Observe/OARS
Station 3 – Andrea DeMaria, Ph.D. | Department of Health and Human Performance Dr. DeMaria described how she and her students use the app, “SoundNote”, to record notes that sync with the audio from a qualitative interview or focus group. Her students also use the app when taking notes during lecture. Presentation Handout: SoundNote
Station 4 – Mark Hurd, Ph.D. | Department of Psychology Dr. Hurd described how he uses the Web 2.0 tool, “Remind 101”, to alert students of upcoming assignments and exams via free text messages. He also shared how his students use the app, “Splice”, to create video documentaries on the various drug classes for Behavioral Pharmacology. Presentation Handouts: Remind 101 | Splice | PSYC 386 Group Video Project
Station 5 – Jessica Smith, Ph.D. | Department of Communication Dr. Smith described how her students use Google Apps–specifically Google Drive and Google Docs. Students use Google Drive to store and evaluate their work (over time) as a digital portfolio. They use Google Docs to collaborate on group assignments, as well as to provide peer editing. Dr. Smith also uses the commenting feature in Google Docs to provide student feedback. Google Apps are available to all CofC faculty and students. Presentation Handout: Google Education Suite For more information on these tools, please contact your instructional technologist and check the TLT Training Calendar for upcoming professional development opportunities.
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