Author: catl

  • The SAMR Model

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    The SAMR framework stands for Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition. It was developed by Ruben Puentedura to categorize classroom technologies and can be used to decide which technologies might be right for you in a given situation. Consider these “degrees” (rather than “levels”). Each has their place. Let’s look at the acronym using a typical…

  • Pedagogies of Care: Rethinking Student and Professor Workload

    Pedagogies of Care: Rethinking Student and Professor Workload

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    Article by Jessica Van Slooten. The phrase “pedagogy of care” started percolating in my brain late last summer as I crafted a full load of asynchronous online courses and wondered how to best care for the students in my classes—and myself. What would a pedagogy of care look like, and how best to put this…

  • Fearlessly Facing Challenges:  Academic Research and the Pandemic’s Effects

    Fearlessly Facing Challenges: Academic Research and the Pandemic’s Effects

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    Many faculty are struggling to conduct and complete research during the pandemic. In this blog post, Terri Fredenberg-Holzman provides examples of how faculty have re-envisioned their collaborative networks and processes, and how the University and sponsored research program offices have adapted to the challenges of our current work environment.

  • Building Upon the Land Acknowledgment

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    In this blog post, we invite you to use UWGB’s Land Acknowledgment statement as a starting point to recognize and engage with the people of Wisconsin’s First Nations. We’ve worked with faculty in First Nations Studies to compile some resources and suggestions to continue educating ourselves on First Nations history and cultures, interacting with First…

  • Supporting Students and Building Relationships through Alternative Communication Methods

    Supporting Students and Building Relationships through Alternative Communication Methods

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    Article by James Kabrhel Facebook. Snapchat. TikTok. WhatsApp. Any adult would be hard pressed to keep up with the number of social media apps that are released every year. They are like fad diets in a way, with each having a vogue and then fading into nominal usage as the younger generations constantly look for…