We are joined by Dr. Malini Suchak, Associate Professor in the Animal Behavior, Ecology and Conservation, and Anthrozoology Programs at Canisius College.   Professor Suchak, a long-time advisor to COLI's pedagogy development program, reflects on her experiences teaching online, face-to-face, and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her insights and perspective on student writing, pandemic pedagogies, and online academics as learning communities inspire us to blend face-to-face and remote teaching experiences into better pedagogy for the future. Relevant Links and Resources Dr. Malini Suchak Professor Malini Suchak at Canisius College Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Conversation (ABEC) at Canisius College Anthrozoology at Canisius College

Canisius Pedagogy Primer Podcast

Dr. Malini Suchak: Online and In the Classroom

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Richard Reitsma, director and founder of the Borders and Migrations Initiative at Canisius College as well as the Chair of Modern Languages, Literature, Culture.  In this conversation, we talk about how borders, migration, and Jesuit pedagogy can impact learning experiences in and out of the classroom. Relevant Links and Resources Dr. Reitsma's Faculty page: https://www.canisius.edu/academics/our-schools/college-arts-sciences/directory/richard-reitsma   Borders and Migrations Initiative Link: https://blogs.canisius.edu/border/   Borders & Migration Initiative Toolkit: https://blogs.canisius.edu/border/border-and-migration-teaching-toolkit/    Borders and Migration Events: https://blogs.canisius.edu/border/blog/    Spanish Program Page: https://www.canisius.edu/academics/programs/spanish    Kino Border and Migration: https://www.kinoborderinitiative.org/ 

Dr. Richard Reitsma: Borders, Migration, and Jesuit Pedagogy

We are joined by Dr. Graham Stowe, Director of the Writing Center and Assistant Professor English at Canisius College.  Professor Stowe helps us determine how and why we assign writing as part of our courses, and offers tips on managing writing assignments.   Relevant Links and Resources Canisius College Writing Center. https://www.canisius.edu/academics/office-academic-affairs/academic-institutes-and-centers/canisius-college-writing-center Dr. Graham Stowe. https://www.canisius.edu/academics/our-schools/college-arts-sciences/directory/graham-stowe Chapter 4 of the COLI Guide to Teaching Online: Communication & Creation.  https://sites.google.com/my.canisius.edu/ofdc4/1  

Dr. Graham Stowe: Student Writers and Writing

Part 2 of a two-part look at Asynchronous Discussions, a useful style of communication most commonly associated with online or hybrid courses, but also useful in face-to-face classes. For show notes, see https://wiki.canisius.edu/x/CwShB. 

Asynchronous Discussions: Part II

Part 1 of a two-part look at Asynchronous Discussions, a useful style of communication most commonly associated with online or hybrid courses, but also useful in face-to-face classes. For show notes, see https://wiki.canisius.edu/x/CwShB. 

Asynchronous Discussions: Part I

Consider some basic course design principles. Relevant Links and Resources A Quick Guide to Basic Course Design Module 1 and Module 2 of the COLI Guide to Teaching Online has some basics for course design. Some basic guidelines for determining appropriate student effort in a three-credit course, from the New York State Department of Education. Organizing your course within D2L begins with understanding modules and topics in the Content area.  Here's the tutorial for that. More D2L Tutorials for faculty at Canisius College. Some Good Reading Nilson, Linda B.  Teaching at its Best: A Research-Based Resource for College Instructors. San Francisco: Josey-Bass, 2016.  Link.

Practical Course Design

A good syllabus is the cornerstone of a great course.   Related Links and Resources Canisius College Griff Center for Academic Engagement Accessibility Support Office at Canisius College Tutoring Services at Canisius College Writing Center at Canisius College Get a quick list of calendar dates for your course outline using Caleb McDaniel's brilliant "Syllabus Maker."

The Syllabus

Basic considerations and tips for communicating instructions, and updates to your students. Develop consistent procedures that simplify the learning process and focus energy on course substance. Related Links and Resources The Basics: Adding Modules, Uploading Files, and Rearranging Modules and Topics - Transcript Building and Editing Web Pages in D2L's Content Area - Transcript Embedding Google Docs in D2L (Close Captioned) Topic and Module Descriptions - Transcript Try using Video! Record Webcam Videos to Communicate with Students - Transcript COLI Screencasting Resource Some Good Reading Major, Claire. Teaching Online: A Guide to Theory, Research, and Practice. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2015. Link.. Nilson, Linda B.  Teaching at its Best: A Research-Based Resource for College Instructors. San Francisco: Josey-Bass, 2016.  Link.  

Communicating with Students

Provides basic and practical directions, tips, and other insights for teaching in Higher Education. The series is produced primarily for Canisius College faculty, but also may help professors or instructors elsewhere. Show Notes available at https://wiki.canisius.edu/x/CwShB. Music Credit: Gunnar Olsen (via YouTube)

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