Design Forward
An emergent exploration of critical instructional design.
Design Forward
Questions for Discussion
Can we talk about asynchronous options for otherwise synchronous courses – hyflex?
Latest Comment from Elizabeth (November 16, 2022): "I know this is a different take on the term than you probably had in mind. It suggested to me that the closer we get to the structure of Reality as it..." More >>
What are some strategies you utilize to seguey between Zoom sessions and in-person meetings in the same course?
Latest Comment from Elizabeth (November 10, 2022): "Martha, thanks so much; the article is perfect for me to receive right now. I am teaching a hybrid TWP and will look forward to reading this tonight..." More >>
What is one thing you learned about teaching online/hybrid/hyflex over the last three years that you want to hold onto?
Think of an online community that you’re a member of. Do you feel a sense of connection and community in that space ? Why or why not?
Latest Comment from Elizabeth (November 2, 2022): "I have felt a close connection with individuals in the online community Fine Art America. There is much support for others' work and a personal sense..." More >>
What is an activity that you do or used to do in a f2f class that you think does or could work better online?
When has the use of technology augmented your teaching? When has technology thwarted your teaching?
Latest Comment from Bryan (November 8, 2022): "You bring up some of the tension I feel like I've wrestled with over the years. Working in K-12 education, especially in rural settings, the..." More >>
What do you like most about teaching [insert modality of choice]? What do you like least?
Latest Comment from Sara (November 9, 2022): "I really like this idea. I think it would a great way to engage in some perception changes, which includes my own shifts...." More >>
Why do you think modality matters?
What are some practices or strategies that you have employed in your teaching to encourage an equitable learning environment? What is a new strategy that you have come across this week that you are excited to employ in the future?
Latest Comment from Taylore (November 9, 2023): "I mean, this may seem simplistic, but one of my main goals right now is to make sure that my texts and resources represent the people in my class,..." More >>
Thinking about care and equity together as a unit and student comments I got in my course evaluations. What do you do if students complain that you are too “easy” on some students?
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