Lessons Learned from Lecturing

10 Lessons Learned from Lecturing… Laura A. Pasquini Lecturer, UNT Learning Technologies laura.pasquini@unt.edu @laurapasquini

From Kindergarten to Ph.D. – Teaching & Learning has been “my thing”

#10: Be Open Sharing is caring. Open Education Resources (OER) & Creative Commons – share well & often.

Open Access @ UNT http://openaccess.unt.edu/ Creative Commons http://creativecommons.org/ OER Commons https://www.oercommons.org/

The Digital Scholar Movement Martin Weller a.k.a. @mweller … The Ed Techie 6

#9: Create Teaching Files Your teaching files will be collections of resources and teaching strategies to implement for your future courses. Hint: Consider building this NOW in the GSTEP program!

#8: Grow a Personal Learning Network Share ideas, collaborate, and commiserate about your teaching experiences.

The Power of the Hashtag

Maybe your teaching network is already chatting? Check out the hashtags! http://bitly.com/TwitterChatSchedule

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#7: Reflect on Your Teaching Reflection helps your teaching practice – take notes, work out ideas, post strategies & see #10 (share)

Reflection http://techknowtools.wordpress.com/

#6: Always be Learning. Take the opportunity to attend a class, sit in a lecture, join an online class or sit in a seminar in your field. You can learn a great deal from your peers about teaching & learning in your discipline. Keep learning yourself.

#5: Find a Mentor (or Many) You will need support, advice, a sounding board & more – find a few of this in your department, field, & GSTEP cohort.

Professional Mentoring, Perhaps? NACADA Emerging Leader Program Cohort 2012-2014

#4: Being Purposeful Course Objectives Student Learning Outcomes Assignments Assessments Rubrics Grading/Scoring

Purpose in my curriculum planning… Learning Service Establish intentional learning outcomes for teaching that can be delivered in different mediums & modes. Engagement Provide service learning & experiential opportunities. Use of tools to inform and build communities among the learners = scaffolding

#3: Measuring Success Measurement matters. How will you track your progress? {more than the SETE} How will you know your learners know? -Consider check-in points -Midterm evaluations -Assignments & artifacts -Active Engagement -Applied Learning

https://storify.com/ugststory

#2: Be Organized in Your Teaching Consider: • Syllabus Structure • Lecture Preparation • Learning Outcomes • Assessments • Grading & feedback • Communication Style Plan from the end to the beginning.

Plan from the end to the beginning.

#1: Manage Your Time Good teaching takes time. Consider Your OWN SCHEDULE first – plan or be planned! Plan from the end to the beginning. - Other job responsibilities - Travel schedule - Research requirements - Your own life needs - Balance = well-being

Benefits from the GSTEP Program •Connected and shared learning strategies •Challenge and support from GSTEP cohort, mentors, CLEAR, and the UNT Community •Opportunities to “play in the sandbox” with a network of scholars •Comprehensive instructional design, curriculum planning, and teaching foundations development

Fall 2013 GSTEP Graduates

Stay connected… @laurapasquini Happy teaching! {Thanks} Laura.Pasquini@unt.edu

Lessons Learned from Lecturing

Laura Pasquini

Lessons Learned from Lecturing