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Accessibility Considerations in Remote Teaching
This is a collection of all remote teaching articles that relate directly to considerations, best practices, and/or tools to support accessible digital content in remote teaching.
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Introductory Resources for Teaching Online
The articles that constitute this playlist were pulled together as a very BASIC overview of considerations for online instruction. If you're interested in more articles like the ones here, please visit the "MSU Remote Teaching" group (where there are additional posts, articles, and playlists)!
PEDAGOGICAL DESIGN
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DEI in Teaching & Facilitating
Embracing diversity, equity and inclusion while developing and delivering programming and educational materials.
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Using Your Teaching Skills
This playlist begins with MSU’s code of teaching responsibility, moves into MSU-specific pedagogy development resources (including fellowships and certifications), and ends with resources related to teaching with technology
DISCIPLINARY CONTENT
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Implementation of Remote Teaching
To implement your new plans and modifications, your considerations should be given to six key focus areas: Communication, Assessment, Assignments and Activities, Lecture, Participation & Engagement, and Library Resources. Content on each of these areas can be found in this playlist.
PEDAGOGICAL DESIGN
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Teaching Adults
Applying best practices and adult learning theory to program design and delivery.
PEDAGOGICAL DESIGN
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Trauma Informed Teaching Strategies
Topic Area: Online Teaching & Learning
Presented by: Cheryl Williams-Hecksel, Kelley Blanck
Abstract:
"It is suggested that 66-85% of youth report lifetime exposure to one or more traumatic events by the time they reach college (Read, Ouimette, White, Colder, & Farrow, 2011; Smyth, Hockemeyer, Heron, Wonderlich, & Pennebaker, 2008) Trauma Informed (TI) teaching assures that students are engaged in a manner sensitive to potential adverse and traumatic experiences. Student success and learning is dependent upon preparedness of educators to address the impact of trauma on learning and development (Davidson, 2017). The current pandemic and ongoing racial injustice amplify this need.
Central to trauma informed work are principals of Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration and Empowerment with ongoing attention to issues of Equity and Inclusion (SAMSHA, 2020) This workshop will explore strategies that embrace these principals and can be used in classroom (in person and online) and other learning environments to support students at Michigan State University. These strategies have evolved as a part of the work of the MSU Trauma Services and Training Network (TSTN.) This network, formed in 2018, has an active and engaged learning community that has been meeting regularly for more than two years and is committed to creating a trauma informed institution.
Included in this discussion of TI teaching are course policies and procedures, integrating flexibility and choice, promoting self-reflection, growth and professional development. Additionally, approaches for responding to trauma affected students will be outlined.
Presented by: Cheryl Williams-Hecksel, Kelley Blanck
Abstract:
"It is suggested that 66-85% of youth report lifetime exposure to one or more traumatic events by the time they reach college (Read, Ouimette, White, Colder, & Farrow, 2011; Smyth, Hockemeyer, Heron, Wonderlich, & Pennebaker, 2008) Trauma Informed (TI) teaching assures that students are engaged in a manner sensitive to potential adverse and traumatic experiences. Student success and learning is dependent upon preparedness of educators to address the impact of trauma on learning and development (Davidson, 2017). The current pandemic and ongoing racial injustice amplify this need.
Central to trauma informed work are principals of Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration and Empowerment with ongoing attention to issues of Equity and Inclusion (SAMSHA, 2020) This workshop will explore strategies that embrace these principals and can be used in classroom (in person and online) and other learning environments to support students at Michigan State University. These strategies have evolved as a part of the work of the MSU Trauma Services and Training Network (TSTN.) This network, formed in 2018, has an active and engaged learning community that has been meeting regularly for more than two years and is committed to creating a trauma informed institution.
Included in this discussion of TI teaching are course policies and procedures, integrating flexibility and choice, promoting self-reflection, growth and professional development. Additionally, approaches for responding to trauma affected students will be outlined.
Authored by: Cheryl Williams-Hecksel, Kelley Blanck
Pedagogical Design
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Further Reading: Trauma-Informed Resources: Moving Forward after Tragedy and Trauma
This article is a component of the Resources for Teaching After Crisis playlist.
#EnoughisEnough Syllabus: Responding to School Violence in the Classroom
Collaborative syllabus by students and faculty in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Minnesota [online syllabus] This syllabus includes reading lists (with examples in many formats including from the arts), annotated resources, class responses and activities, and other related collective syllabi. The authors encourage us to be critical, complex, and hopeful as we wrestle with these topics.
Teaching on Days After: Educating for Equity in the Wake of Injustice
by Alyssa Hadley Dunn [book/ebook available at MSU Libraries; preview on Google Books]
Book description: What should teachers do on the days after major events, tragedies, and traumas, especially when injustice is involved? This beautifully written book features teacher narratives and youth-authored student spotlights that reveal what classrooms do and can look like in the wake of these critical moments. Dunn incisively argues for the importance of equitable commitments, humanizing dialogue, sociopolitical awareness, and a rejection of so-called pedagogical neutrality across all grade levels and content areas.
Restorative Justice Resources for Schools
Edutopia resource by Matt Davis including links and case studies [website]
Offers examples of and evidence for the benefits of restorative justice frameworks in K-12 schools.
Restorative Justice: What it is and What it is Not
by the editors of Rethinking Schools magazine [article]
This article explains restorative justice approaches as an improvement over zero-tolerance policies in schools. It advocates for restorative practices that take time, build trust and community, require commitment and resources, and can’t be a band-aid for schools in crisis.
Transformative Justice, Explained
by Kim Tran for Teen Vogue [article]
Describes the overall framework and examples of transformative justice, an approach aiming to reduce inequitable incarceration and facilitate community-centered healing.
Transformative Justice: A Brief Description
Article by Mia Mingus from the TransformHarm.org resource hub [article]
This article describes and introduces transformative justice, an approach aiming to break cycles of generational and state violence and to build resilient, accountable communities. Includes links to examples and case studies.
#EnoughisEnough Syllabus: Responding to School Violence in the Classroom
Collaborative syllabus by students and faculty in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Minnesota [online syllabus] This syllabus includes reading lists (with examples in many formats including from the arts), annotated resources, class responses and activities, and other related collective syllabi. The authors encourage us to be critical, complex, and hopeful as we wrestle with these topics.
Teaching on Days After: Educating for Equity in the Wake of Injustice
by Alyssa Hadley Dunn [book/ebook available at MSU Libraries; preview on Google Books]
Book description: What should teachers do on the days after major events, tragedies, and traumas, especially when injustice is involved? This beautifully written book features teacher narratives and youth-authored student spotlights that reveal what classrooms do and can look like in the wake of these critical moments. Dunn incisively argues for the importance of equitable commitments, humanizing dialogue, sociopolitical awareness, and a rejection of so-called pedagogical neutrality across all grade levels and content areas.
Restorative Justice Resources for Schools
Edutopia resource by Matt Davis including links and case studies [website]
Offers examples of and evidence for the benefits of restorative justice frameworks in K-12 schools.
Restorative Justice: What it is and What it is Not
by the editors of Rethinking Schools magazine [article]
This article explains restorative justice approaches as an improvement over zero-tolerance policies in schools. It advocates for restorative practices that take time, build trust and community, require commitment and resources, and can’t be a band-aid for schools in crisis.
Transformative Justice, Explained
by Kim Tran for Teen Vogue [article]
Describes the overall framework and examples of transformative justice, an approach aiming to reduce inequitable incarceration and facilitate community-centered healing.
Transformative Justice: A Brief Description
Article by Mia Mingus from the TransformHarm.org resource hub [article]
This article describes and introduces transformative justice, an approach aiming to break cycles of generational and state violence and to build resilient, accountable communities. Includes links to examples and case studies.
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Trauma-Informed Response Training for Advisors
Trauma-Informed Response Training for AdvisorsThis session was designed to provide guidance in incorporating trauma-informed responses in advising, strategies to address secondary trauma, and provide a space to discuss advising-specific questions and concerns. Go to webinar and FAQ
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Round Table to explore Trauma-Informed Student Engagement
Topic Area: Information Session
Presented By: Cheryl Williams-Hecksel
Abstract:
The Trauma Services and Training Network, formed in 2018, is comprised of representatives of academic and service units at MSU that are involved in providing trauma specific services and training. In the Fall of 2019, this focus expanded as a TSTN Faculty Learning Community was formed. The TSTN continues to convene members of the University community who are interested in and committed to creating a trauma informed institution. The work of TSTN has continued and takes on increasing significance as members of the University community negotiate the current pandemic as well as current issues related to racial disparities and discrimination.
The principals that a trauma informed institution embraces are Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration and Empowerment with ongoing attention to issues of Equity and Inclusion. A trauma informed organization promotes these principals as values that support assuring that all people are engaged in a manner that is sensitive to potential adverse and traumatic experiences. This roundtable discussion will engage participants in exploring strategies and challenges related to engagement of students through trauma informed teaching and service delivery.This roundtable provides an important opportunity for the TSTN to engage additional stakeholders in the current and future work of the faculty learning community.
Trauma Informed Teaching – Source List – May 2021
Carello, J., & Butler, L. D. (2015). Practicing what we teach: Trauma-informed educational practice. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 35(3), 262-278.
Copeland, W. E., Keeler, G., Angold, A., & Costello, E. J. (2007). Traumatic events and posttraumatic stress in childhood. Archives of general psychiatry, 64(5), 577-584.
Davidson, S. (2017). Trauma-informed practices for postsecondary education: A guide. Retrieved October, 12, 2019.
Galatzer-Levy, I. R., Burton, C. L., & Bonanno, G. A. (2012). Coping flexibility, potentially traumatic life events, and resilience: A prospective study of college student adjustment. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 31(6), 542-567.
Griffin, M. J., & Read, J. P. (2012). Prospective effects of method of coercion in sexual victimization across the first college year. Journal of interpersonal violence, 27(12), 2503-2524.
Kilpatrick, D. G., Ruggiero, K. J., Acierno, R., Saunders, B. E., Resnick, H. S., & Best, C. L. (2003). Violence and risk of PTSD, major depression, substance abuse/dependence, and comorbidity: results from the National Survey of Adolescents. Journal of consulting and clinical psychology, 71(4), 692.
Knight, C. (2010). Indirect trauma in the field practicum: Secondary traumatic stress, vicarious trauma, and compassion fatigue among social work students and their field instructors. Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work, 15(1), 31-52.
Michigan State University, Sexual Assault & Relationship Violence Training, Prevention, Outreach and Education Department. https://poe.msu.edu/programs/index.html ,2021.
Minahan, J. (2019). Trauma-informed teaching strategies. Educational Leadership, 77(2), 30-35.
O’Donnell, M. L., Creamer, M., & Pattison, P. (2004). Posttraumatic stress disorder and depression following trauma: understanding comorbidity. American Journal of Psychiatry, 161(8), 1390-1396.
Perkins, S., & Graham-Bermann, S. (2012). Violence exposure and the development of school-related functioning: Mental health, neurocognition, and learning. Aggression and violent behavior, 17(1), 89-98.
Read, J. P., Ouimette, P., White, J., Colder, C., & Farrow, S. (2011). Rates of DSM–IV–TR trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress disorder among newly matriculated college students. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 3(2), 148.
Rodenbush, K. (2015). The effects of trauma on behavior in the classroom [Presentation materials]. Retrieved from Monterey County, Office of Education website: http://www. montereycoe. org/Assets/selpa/Files/Presentation-Materials/The% 20Effects, 20, 299-309
Rytwinski, N. K., Scur, M. D., Feeny, N. C., & Youngstrom, E. A. (2013). The co‐occurrence of major depressive disorder among individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder: A meta‐analysis. Journal of traumatic stress, 26(3), 299-309.
Smyth, J. M., Hockemeyer, J. R., Heron, K. E., Wonderlich, S. A., & Pennebaker, J. W. (2008). Prevalence, type, disclosure, and severity of adverse life events in college students. Journal of American College Health, 57(1), 69-76.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach. HHS Publication No. (SMA) 14-4884. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2014.
University of Buffalo School of Social Work (January 2020) Trauma-Informed Organizational Change Manual. The Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care, https://socialwork.buffalo.edu/ittic
Presented By: Cheryl Williams-Hecksel
Abstract:
The Trauma Services and Training Network, formed in 2018, is comprised of representatives of academic and service units at MSU that are involved in providing trauma specific services and training. In the Fall of 2019, this focus expanded as a TSTN Faculty Learning Community was formed. The TSTN continues to convene members of the University community who are interested in and committed to creating a trauma informed institution. The work of TSTN has continued and takes on increasing significance as members of the University community negotiate the current pandemic as well as current issues related to racial disparities and discrimination.
The principals that a trauma informed institution embraces are Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration and Empowerment with ongoing attention to issues of Equity and Inclusion. A trauma informed organization promotes these principals as values that support assuring that all people are engaged in a manner that is sensitive to potential adverse and traumatic experiences. This roundtable discussion will engage participants in exploring strategies and challenges related to engagement of students through trauma informed teaching and service delivery.This roundtable provides an important opportunity for the TSTN to engage additional stakeholders in the current and future work of the faculty learning community.
Trauma Informed Teaching – Source List – May 2021
Carello, J., & Butler, L. D. (2015). Practicing what we teach: Trauma-informed educational practice. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 35(3), 262-278.
Copeland, W. E., Keeler, G., Angold, A., & Costello, E. J. (2007). Traumatic events and posttraumatic stress in childhood. Archives of general psychiatry, 64(5), 577-584.
Davidson, S. (2017). Trauma-informed practices for postsecondary education: A guide. Retrieved October, 12, 2019.
Galatzer-Levy, I. R., Burton, C. L., & Bonanno, G. A. (2012). Coping flexibility, potentially traumatic life events, and resilience: A prospective study of college student adjustment. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 31(6), 542-567.
Griffin, M. J., & Read, J. P. (2012). Prospective effects of method of coercion in sexual victimization across the first college year. Journal of interpersonal violence, 27(12), 2503-2524.
Kilpatrick, D. G., Ruggiero, K. J., Acierno, R., Saunders, B. E., Resnick, H. S., & Best, C. L. (2003). Violence and risk of PTSD, major depression, substance abuse/dependence, and comorbidity: results from the National Survey of Adolescents. Journal of consulting and clinical psychology, 71(4), 692.
Knight, C. (2010). Indirect trauma in the field practicum: Secondary traumatic stress, vicarious trauma, and compassion fatigue among social work students and their field instructors. Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work, 15(1), 31-52.
Michigan State University, Sexual Assault & Relationship Violence Training, Prevention, Outreach and Education Department. https://poe.msu.edu/programs/index.html ,2021.
Minahan, J. (2019). Trauma-informed teaching strategies. Educational Leadership, 77(2), 30-35.
O’Donnell, M. L., Creamer, M., & Pattison, P. (2004). Posttraumatic stress disorder and depression following trauma: understanding comorbidity. American Journal of Psychiatry, 161(8), 1390-1396.
Perkins, S., & Graham-Bermann, S. (2012). Violence exposure and the development of school-related functioning: Mental health, neurocognition, and learning. Aggression and violent behavior, 17(1), 89-98.
Read, J. P., Ouimette, P., White, J., Colder, C., & Farrow, S. (2011). Rates of DSM–IV–TR trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress disorder among newly matriculated college students. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 3(2), 148.
Rodenbush, K. (2015). The effects of trauma on behavior in the classroom [Presentation materials]. Retrieved from Monterey County, Office of Education website: http://www. montereycoe. org/Assets/selpa/Files/Presentation-Materials/The% 20Effects, 20, 299-309
Rytwinski, N. K., Scur, M. D., Feeny, N. C., & Youngstrom, E. A. (2013). The co‐occurrence of major depressive disorder among individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder: A meta‐analysis. Journal of traumatic stress, 26(3), 299-309.
Smyth, J. M., Hockemeyer, J. R., Heron, K. E., Wonderlich, S. A., & Pennebaker, J. W. (2008). Prevalence, type, disclosure, and severity of adverse life events in college students. Journal of American College Health, 57(1), 69-76.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach. HHS Publication No. (SMA) 14-4884. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2014.
University of Buffalo School of Social Work (January 2020) Trauma-Informed Organizational Change Manual. The Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care, https://socialwork.buffalo.edu/ittic
Authored by: Cheryl Williams-Hecksel
Pedagogical Design
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Trauma Informed Practice: Resources for Best Practices in the Classroom
This resource is meant to put information about trauma informed practices into the hands of faculty and instructors. Please see the digital flyer for more information. The references below were used in the creation of the flyer. Special thank you to Cheryl Williamns-Hecksel, Apryl Pooley and the Mental Health Committee (JED) for support in creating this resource.
References for Trauma Informed Practice Digital Flyer
Cusack SE, et al. (2019). Prevalence and predictors of PTSD among a college sample. J Am Coll Health. Feb-Mar;67(2):123-131. https://pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.proxy2.cl.msu.edu/29652647/
Read, J. P., Ouimette, P., White, J., Colder, C., & Farrow, S. (2011). Rates of DSM–IV–TR trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress disorder among newly matriculated college students. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 3(2), 148–156. https://pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.proxy2.cl.msu.edu/25621098/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach. HHS Publication No. (SMA) 14-4884. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2014. https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/sma14-4884.pdf
https://istss.org/public-resources/trauma-basics/trauma-during-adulthood
Morissette SB, et al. (2021). The effects of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms on educational functioning in student veterans. Psychol Serv. Feb;18(1):124-133. https://pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.proxy2.cl.msu.edu/31192672/
Boyraz G et al. (2016). Posttraumatic stress, effort regulation, and academic outcomes among college students: A longitudinal study. J Couns Psychol. Jul;63(4):475-86. https://pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.proxy2.cl.msu.edu/26214096/
https://educationnorthwest.org/sites/default/files/resources/trauma-informed-practices-postsecondary-508.pdf
Racine N, Killam T, Madigan S. (2020). Trauma-Informed Care as a Universal Precaution: Beyond the Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire. JAMA Pediatr. 174(1):5–6. https://jamanetwork-com.proxy2.cl.msu.edu/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2754104
References for Trauma Informed Practice Digital Flyer
Cusack SE, et al. (2019). Prevalence and predictors of PTSD among a college sample. J Am Coll Health. Feb-Mar;67(2):123-131. https://pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.proxy2.cl.msu.edu/29652647/
Read, J. P., Ouimette, P., White, J., Colder, C., & Farrow, S. (2011). Rates of DSM–IV–TR trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress disorder among newly matriculated college students. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 3(2), 148–156. https://pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.proxy2.cl.msu.edu/25621098/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach. HHS Publication No. (SMA) 14-4884. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2014. https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/sma14-4884.pdf
https://istss.org/public-resources/trauma-basics/trauma-during-adulthood
Morissette SB, et al. (2021). The effects of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms on educational functioning in student veterans. Psychol Serv. Feb;18(1):124-133. https://pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.proxy2.cl.msu.edu/31192672/
Boyraz G et al. (2016). Posttraumatic stress, effort regulation, and academic outcomes among college students: A longitudinal study. J Couns Psychol. Jul;63(4):475-86. https://pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.proxy2.cl.msu.edu/26214096/
https://educationnorthwest.org/sites/default/files/resources/trauma-informed-practices-postsecondary-508.pdf
Racine N, Killam T, Madigan S. (2020). Trauma-Informed Care as a Universal Precaution: Beyond the Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire. JAMA Pediatr. 174(1):5–6. https://jamanetwork-com.proxy2.cl.msu.edu/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2754104
Authored by: A collaboration of Trauma Services and Training Network, AAN and the Campus Mental Health Committee (JED)
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Trauma Informed Practice: Resources for Best Practices in the Classroom (msu.edu)
Trauma Informed Practice: Resources for Best Practices in the Classroom (msu.edu)This resource is meant to put information about trauma informed practices into the hands of faculty and instructors. Please see the digital flyer for more information. The references were used in the creation of the flyer. Special thank you to Cheryl Williamns-Hecksel, Apryl Pooley and the Mental Health Committee (JED) for support in creating this resource.View resources
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Critical Thinking about Scholarly Information
Teaching & Learning Librarians at MSU use these (or similar) questions to help students develop evaluation and critical thinking strategies as they learn to identify scholarly information.
Questions
How does the layout of the article support a particular argument? Is it structured to guide the reader through understanding the research being done (point to specific examples)?
Does it use discipline-specific language (point to specific examples)? What does that tell you about the intended audience or primary readership of the article?
Is the author someone who you would expect to be an expert on this topic? How can you tell? What kind of authority does the author have?
What types of evidence does the author use in the article? Can you understand how the author arrived at the conclusions they did?
Materials
Research Basics Modules (particularly Popular, Scholarly, Trade, and Evaluating Information Online): libguides.lib.msu.edu/modules/
Popular, Scholarly, Trade comparison chart: libguides.lib.msu.edu/findarticles/popschol
Local Expertise
Subject Librarians: lib.msu.edu/contact/subjectlibrarian/
Teaching & Learning Librarians: lib.msu.edu/infolit/
Questions
How does the layout of the article support a particular argument? Is it structured to guide the reader through understanding the research being done (point to specific examples)?
Does it use discipline-specific language (point to specific examples)? What does that tell you about the intended audience or primary readership of the article?
Is the author someone who you would expect to be an expert on this topic? How can you tell? What kind of authority does the author have?
What types of evidence does the author use in the article? Can you understand how the author arrived at the conclusions they did?
Materials
Research Basics Modules (particularly Popular, Scholarly, Trade, and Evaluating Information Online): libguides.lib.msu.edu/modules/
Popular, Scholarly, Trade comparison chart: libguides.lib.msu.edu/findarticles/popschol
Local Expertise
Subject Librarians: lib.msu.edu/contact/subjectlibrarian/
Teaching & Learning Librarians: lib.msu.edu/infolit/
Authored by: Emilia Marcyk, Sara Miller, MSU Libraries Teaching & Learning
Pedagogical Design
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Informational Interviews + Job Shadowing
MSU Career Network lays out what an informational interview is and what it can do for you as you expand and use your network to search for a job.
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Information on Backward Design from SOIREE
What is Understanding by Design?
One approach to designing learning experiences is the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework (Wiggins & McTighe, 2005). This approach says that we need to know what we want as the end result of a lesson or modules prior to planning for it. That is, we should know what mastery looks like and design learning experiences that enable students to achieve mastery. We can compare the process of UbD to curriculum mapping. When preparing a new course or revamping an existing one, you might begin with the standards, goals, or objectives that you want students to achieve. You then utilize that to design learning experiences that enable students to demonstrate the level of mastery expected. To reiterate, you begin with the goal or results in mind rather than the content itself.
What is Backward Design?
Backward design is a three-stage process that stems from the UbD framework. One key concept of backward design is alignment. Stage 1's content must be what's addressed in Stage 2 and 3. The three stages of the backward design process are:
Identify desired results
Determine assessment evidence
Plan learning experiences and instruction
The video below provides an overview of the backward design experience for course development.
To further develop your understanding of the three stages, please explore the "Three Stages of Backward Design" section of Vanderbilt University's Understanding by Design webpage.
What does this mean for your teaching and online course development?
As you begin to think about moving your content from a face-to-face or hybrid experience to a fully online experience, we recommend looking back at the curriculum you've previously taught. And, by curriculum, we mean the large curricular goals...not the focused, lesson-by-lesson content. If you don't have an existing curriculum map for your course, do you have an outline of topics and course objectives listed in your syllabus? Now, look at it through the eyes of backward design. Are you still able to achieve all of the goals and objectives that you intended on students performing at a mastery level? If not, how do the goals and objectives need to be reworked for this new context? That would just be the start of things in Stage 1 of the process.
To support you as you think through the stages, please make a copy of this backward design template in Google Sheets. Take a few minutes to try and work through Stage 1 of the template through the lens of your entire course. Don't worry, we'll continue to build on your learning in the next mini-lesson!
Dig Deeper
If you would like to dig deeper with the UbD framework and backward design, there are numerous articles, books, and videos published to support your development. MSU Libraries provides electronic access to Wiggins and Mctighe (2005) Understanding by design. If you prefer to explore via video, you can access Moving forward with understanding by design through MSU Libraries as well.
SOIREE:
Design Lead: Sarah Wellman
Content Leads: Kate Sonka, Stephen Thomas, and Jeremy Van Hof
Content Authors: Jason Archer, Kevin Henley, David Howe, Summer Issawi, Leslie Johnson, Rashad Muhammad, Nick Noel, Candace Robertson, Scott Schopieray, Jessica Sender, Daniel Trego, Valeta Wensloff, and Sue Halick
One approach to designing learning experiences is the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework (Wiggins & McTighe, 2005). This approach says that we need to know what we want as the end result of a lesson or modules prior to planning for it. That is, we should know what mastery looks like and design learning experiences that enable students to achieve mastery. We can compare the process of UbD to curriculum mapping. When preparing a new course or revamping an existing one, you might begin with the standards, goals, or objectives that you want students to achieve. You then utilize that to design learning experiences that enable students to demonstrate the level of mastery expected. To reiterate, you begin with the goal or results in mind rather than the content itself.
What is Backward Design?
Backward design is a three-stage process that stems from the UbD framework. One key concept of backward design is alignment. Stage 1's content must be what's addressed in Stage 2 and 3. The three stages of the backward design process are:
Identify desired results
Determine assessment evidence
Plan learning experiences and instruction
The video below provides an overview of the backward design experience for course development.
To further develop your understanding of the three stages, please explore the "Three Stages of Backward Design" section of Vanderbilt University's Understanding by Design webpage.
What does this mean for your teaching and online course development?
As you begin to think about moving your content from a face-to-face or hybrid experience to a fully online experience, we recommend looking back at the curriculum you've previously taught. And, by curriculum, we mean the large curricular goals...not the focused, lesson-by-lesson content. If you don't have an existing curriculum map for your course, do you have an outline of topics and course objectives listed in your syllabus? Now, look at it through the eyes of backward design. Are you still able to achieve all of the goals and objectives that you intended on students performing at a mastery level? If not, how do the goals and objectives need to be reworked for this new context? That would just be the start of things in Stage 1 of the process.
To support you as you think through the stages, please make a copy of this backward design template in Google Sheets. Take a few minutes to try and work through Stage 1 of the template through the lens of your entire course. Don't worry, we'll continue to build on your learning in the next mini-lesson!
Dig Deeper
If you would like to dig deeper with the UbD framework and backward design, there are numerous articles, books, and videos published to support your development. MSU Libraries provides electronic access to Wiggins and Mctighe (2005) Understanding by design. If you prefer to explore via video, you can access Moving forward with understanding by design through MSU Libraries as well.
SOIREE:
Design Lead: Sarah Wellman
Content Leads: Kate Sonka, Stephen Thomas, and Jeremy Van Hof
Content Authors: Jason Archer, Kevin Henley, David Howe, Summer Issawi, Leslie Johnson, Rashad Muhammad, Nick Noel, Candace Robertson, Scott Schopieray, Jessica Sender, Daniel Trego, Valeta Wensloff, and Sue Halick
Authored by: SOIREE Team
Pedagogical Design
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How to Approach an Informational Interview
Alison Green from the "Ask a Manager" blog discusses what an informational interview is and isn't and offers tips on how to approach one effectively. She emphasizes that an informational interview is not the same thing as networking and should not just be a flimsy excuse to ask for a job.
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Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education
“Information literacy is the set of integrated abilities encompassing the reflective discovery of information, the understanding of how information is produced and valued, and the use of information in creating new knowledge and participating ethically in communities of learning.”
The MSU Libraries Teaching and Learning Unit incorportates these frames into our teaching.
Frames
Authority is Constructed and Contextual
Information Creation as a Process
Information Has Value
Research as Inquiry
Scholarship as Conversation
Searching as Strategic Exploration
Read more: http://www.ala.org/acrl/standards/ilframework
Framework Curricula/Lesson Plans
Project Cora: projectcora.org
Framework Sandbox: sandbox.acrl.org
Local Expertise
Teaching & Learning Librarians: lib.msu.edu/infolit/
Research Basics Modules (short videos addressing some Framework concepts): libguides.lib.msu.edu/modules
The MSU Libraries Teaching and Learning Unit incorportates these frames into our teaching.
Frames
Authority is Constructed and Contextual
Information Creation as a Process
Information Has Value
Research as Inquiry
Scholarship as Conversation
Searching as Strategic Exploration
Read more: http://www.ala.org/acrl/standards/ilframework
Framework Curricula/Lesson Plans
Project Cora: projectcora.org
Framework Sandbox: sandbox.acrl.org
Local Expertise
Teaching & Learning Librarians: lib.msu.edu/infolit/
Research Basics Modules (short videos addressing some Framework concepts): libguides.lib.msu.edu/modules
Authored by: Emilia Marcyk, Sara Miller, MSU Libraries Teaching & Learning
Pedagogical Design
Posted on: #iteachmsu
Mental health (trauma, stress, grief, etc.)
Playlist to help find resources to help students
Counseling and Psychiatric Services [CAPS]
Who to Contact for What Service
Faculty and Staff Resources including the Green Folder- who to contact and how to help students in distress
Staff Contact Information
Addressing Student Mental Health Concerns in Online Courses
BTAT (Behavioral Threat Assessment Team) / Green Folder
Center for Survivors Services for survivors of sexual assault and sexual violence
MSU Safe Place Provides services to anyone who has experienced, or is experiencing, an abusive or controlling relationship
Prevention Outreach and Education Department Promotes safety and improves quality of life by educating members of the MSU campus community on sexual assault and relationship violence
Trauma Informed Practice: Resources for Best Practices in the Classroom
Talking to students about mental health
Kognito for Faculty: Online simulation tool that allows educators to practice having challenging conversations with students through role-play.
Mindfulness for Better Living from MSU ExtensionStress can take a serious toll on your physical, mental and emotional health. MSU Extension's mindfulness programs can help you manage your stress and live a better, healthier life.
Counseling and Psychiatric Services [CAPS]
Who to Contact for What Service
Faculty and Staff Resources including the Green Folder- who to contact and how to help students in distress
Staff Contact Information
Addressing Student Mental Health Concerns in Online Courses
BTAT (Behavioral Threat Assessment Team) / Green Folder
Center for Survivors Services for survivors of sexual assault and sexual violence
MSU Safe Place Provides services to anyone who has experienced, or is experiencing, an abusive or controlling relationship
Prevention Outreach and Education Department Promotes safety and improves quality of life by educating members of the MSU campus community on sexual assault and relationship violence
Trauma Informed Practice: Resources for Best Practices in the Classroom
Talking to students about mental health
Kognito for Faculty: Online simulation tool that allows educators to practice having challenging conversations with students through role-play.
Mindfulness for Better Living from MSU ExtensionStress can take a serious toll on your physical, mental and emotional health. MSU Extension's mindfulness programs can help you manage your stress and live a better, healthier life.
Authored by: Educators Empowering Student Success Committee (part of the Faculty Improving Student Success Strategic Initiative)
Navigating Context
Host: CTLI
Preparing Educators to Teach and Lead K-12 Schools in the Time of Generative AI
The College of Education Fall 2023 Seminar Series “Teaching & Learning with Generative AI” is presented by CREATE for STEM and the Office of Academic & Student Affairs:
Preparing Educators to Teach and Lead K-12 Schools in the Time of Generative AI
Dec. 11, 2023, at 10 a.m. EST
Presented by Dr. Chris Kaiser & Dr. Lara Dixon, MSU
Join event via Zoom (Zoom link forthcoming)
Navigating Context
Host: CTLI
Writing your Diversity Statement: How to Commit to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion?
Many jobs, especially academic positions, ask students to submit a “diversity statement” with their application materials. Many job seekers, unfortunately, treat such a document as an afterthought, when in fact it is a powerful opportunity to think about and articulate our goals, values, and the kind of faculty member or academic leader we aspire to be.
In this workshop, we will walk you through the process of recognizing your identities and positionality, and the role of DEI in your teaching, research, service, and community efforts. At the end of this session, you will have a working draft to tailor according to your respective needs and to continue your efforts toward DEI.
* This is part three (3) of a 3-part workshop series.
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s):
Dr. Stefanie Baier is the Director of Instructional Development for Graduate Students and Postdocs at the Graduate School at Michigan State University. In her role she is in charge of the curriculum for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) preparation, manages teaching professional development of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, and (co-)facilitates workshops on various topics including Teaching Philosophy Statement and DEI Statement workshops.
Dr. Hima Rawal is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at The Graduate School. She completed her doctoral work in Second Language Studies at Michigan State University (MSU). Her research interests include trauma-informed teaching and research, pedagogy of care, learner and teacher emotions, critical multilingual awareness, and humanizing research and pedagogy in linguistically diverse classroom settings. Currently, she is serving on MSU’s International Studies and Program’s Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) task force and Trauma Services and Training Network’s (TSTN) steering committee. She is also an Affiliate with CTLI (and past CTLI graduate fellow)!
Please register for this event and add the details to your calendar. The Graduate School will send a reminder with Zoom connection information a few days before the session. Additionally, slides and any other related materials after the session will be distributed to all registered participants after the fact.
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Host: CTLI
Exploring Information Literacy
10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Friday, November 17, 2023
Location: Main Library, Beaumont West Instruction Room
Information literacy (IL) impacts the way that people interact with information sources on both personal and academic levels, and is necessary for effective citizenship as well as effective scholarship. IL is much more than just fact checking, evaluating sources, learning to use the library, or proper citation; it is a transdisciplinary set of concepts, skills, and practices which manifest differently across disciplinary contexts. While not traditionally taught in a standalone context, IL instruction largely falls to disciplinary faculty and librarians within the context of individual courses, workshops, and assignments. A deeper knowledge of the theories behind IL can promote sustainable learning for students.
This hands-on workshop will provide an introduction to the theories which undergird information literacy, explore your own experiences with IL learning in your discipline, and use the Decoding the Disciplines paradigm to take an in-depth look at trouble spots which your students experience. Participants will have the opportunity to workshop an existing assignment or curricular plan to dynamically address a specific information literacy need within their courses.
Facilitator: Sara Miller (she/her) is a a teaching and learning librarian, holds a liaison role with the Integrative Studies Centers, and works closely with the First Year Writing program. She is also an Affiliate with CTLI! She has worked extensively with undergraduates, graduate students, and teaching faculty to foster information literacy concepts and skills through teaching, workshops, and learning object and curricular design. Her scholarly interests include critical information literacy and its relationship to disciplinary cultures; spirituality and affective dimensions of information literacy learning; collaborative interdisciplinary partnerships; and professional development for teaching faculty and librarians.
Please NOTE: this is an in-person program.
Photo by Elisa Calvet B. on Unsplash
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Host: CTLI
Writing Your Teaching Philosophy Statement: Who are you as an Educator?
Many academic positions require a teaching philosophy statement as one of the application materials to learn about a candidate’s teaching beliefs, values, and use of evidence-based teaching and assessment practices for effective instruction. In this workshop you will learn how to document your teaching and/or teaching professional development experiences to start crafting your teaching philosophy statement with the help of a rubric. At the end of this session, you will have a working draft of your teaching statement, which will encourage you to continue your efforts toward intentional and effective teaching and instruction.
* This is part two (2) of our 3-part workshop series. The last in the series is on Diversity Statements and will be held on November 21 from 3:00-4:30pm.
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s):
Dr. Stefanie Baier is the Director of Instructional Development for Graduate Students and Postdocs at the Graduate School at Michigan State University. In her role she is in charge of the curriculum for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) preparation, manages teaching professional development of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, and (co-)facilitates workshops on various topics including Teaching Philosophy Statement and DEI Statement workshops.
Please register for this event and add the details to your calendar. The Graduate School will send a reminder with Zoom connection information a few days before the session. Additionally, slides and any other related materials after the session will be distributed to all registered participants after the fact.
Navigating Context
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