Teaching, Learning, and Living Remotely at Carleton College

Items that speak to the experience of teaching, learning, working, and living at a small liberal arts college during the pandemic.

Printing is not supported at the primary Gallery Thumbnail page. Please first navigate to a specific Image before printing.

Switch View to Grid View Slideshow

Breakout sessions in online synchronous discussions

Melissa Eblen-Zayas

A LTC blog post that discusses ways to use breakout rooms more effectively during synchronous discussions. Linked as a resource on Modes of Engagement, Resilient Pedagogy.
Breakout sessions in online synchronous discussions

Melissa Eblen-Zayas

A LTC blog post that discusses ways to use breakout rooms more effectively during synchronous discussions. Linked as a resource on Modes of Engagement, Resilient Pedagogy.
Discussion groups to build community online

Melissa Eblen-Zayas

As part of an ongoing series, the blog post discusses how German Professor Kiley Kost used discussion groups of four students, and how the consistency of the approach worked well.
Discussion groups to build community online

Melissa Eblen-Zayas

As part of an ongoing series, the blog post discusses how German Professor Kiley Kost used discussion groups of four students, and how the consistency of the approach worked well.
Discussion in an online classroom

Melissa Eblen-Zayas

A LTC blog post that discusses managing discussions in online courses, and the use of asynchronous and synchronous tools to accomplish this. Linked as a resource on Modes of Engagement, Resilient Pedagogy.
Discussion in an online classroom

Melissa Eblen-Zayas

A LTC blog post that discusses managing discussions in online courses, and the use of asynchronous and synchronous tools to accomplish this. Linked as a resource on Modes of Engagement, Resilient Pedagogy.
Examples of resilient course design for an interactive lecture course

Melissa Eblen-Zayas

A LTC blog post walking through the design of an online fall course using techniques of resilient pedagogy. Blog post linked from Course Design, Resilient Pedagogy.
Examples of resilient course design for an interactive lecture course

Melissa Eblen-Zayas

A LTC blog post walking through the design of an online fall course using techniques of resilient pedagogy. Blog post linked from Course Design, Resilient Pedagogy.
LTC Resource: Developing a social contract for hybrid or online learning

Melissa Eblen-Zayas

A document from the LTC to help faculty think through the creation of a social contract for learning that is not face-to-face, in order to establish clear expectations with students. Document linked from Course Design, Resilient Pedagogy.
Reflection assignments to better connect with students

Melissa Eblen-Zayas

As part of an ongoing series, the blog post discusses how Biology Professor Sarah Deel used a series of reflections that enabled her to better know her students, monitor how they were doing, and engage with them during a challenging time.
Teaching and learning with care & hope

Melissa Eblen-Zayas

This LTC blog post discusses the challenges of teaching during the pandemic, and how to take into account the stresses students face. Blog linked from Course Design, Resilient Pedagogy.
Teaching and learning with care & hope

Melissa Eblen-Zayas

This LTC blog post discusses the challenges of teaching during the pandemic, and how to take into account the stresses students face. Blog linked from Course Design, Resilient Pedagogy.
Using badges to recognize engagement -- Part 1

Melissa Eblen-Zayas

A LTC blog post that discusses the ways faculty use badges to encourage participation. Linked as a resource on Modes of Engagement, Resilient Pedagogy.
Using badges to recognize engagement -- Part 1

Melissa Eblen-Zayas

A LTC blog post that discusses the ways faculty use badges to encourage participation. Linked as a resource on Modes of Engagement, Resilient Pedagogy.
Using metacognitive activities to help students learn

Melissa Eblen-Zayas

This LTC blog post discusses how one faculty member uses metacognitive activities in class to encourage participation and ensure the instructor understands where the students are. Blog post linked from Course Design, Resilient Pedagogy.
Using metacognitive activities to help students learn

Melissa Eblen-Zayas

This LTC blog post discusses how one faculty member uses metacognitive activities in class to encourage participation and ensure the instructor understands where the students are. Blog post linked from Course Design, Resilient Pedagogy.
Why resilient course design?

Melissa Eblen-Zayas

A LTC blog post discussing resilient pedagogy, why it was chosen to be highlighted for faculty preparing for the fall, and why it offers benefits for faculty.
Why resilient course design?

Melissa Eblen-Zayas

A LTC blog post discussing resilient pedagogy, why it was chosen to be highlighted for faculty preparing for the fall, and why it offers benefits for faculty.
LTC & AT Resource: Planning for instructional continuity

Melissa Eblen-Zayas and Carleton College. Information Technology Services

A document to help faculty think through the transition of their course to online, and mapping typical face to face learning activities onto online counterparts. Document linked from Course Design, Resilient Pedagogy, and was created for Zoom workshops during spring break as faculty quickly transitioned to remote learning.
LTC & AT Resource: Planning for asynchronous disucussion

Melissa Eblen-Zayas and Carleton College. Information Technology Services

A document with suggestions for discussion courses with asynchronous components. Document linked from Modes of Engagement, and was created for Zoom workshops during spring break as faculty quickly transitioned to remote learning.
LTC & AT Resource: Planning for synchronous disucussion

Melissa Eblen-Zayas and Carleton College. Information Technology Services

Suggestions and guidance for planning courses with synchronous components of discussion. Document linked from Modes of Engagement, and was created for Zoom workshops during spring break as faculty quickly transitioned to remote learning.
RockLab Introduction

Andy Flory

An example of a welcome video for an online course. Video linked from Tools and Software, Resilient Pedagogy.
Course Activity Matrix - blank

Doug Foxgrover

A blank diagram of different engagement for faculty to plan their courses. Part of LTC's Resilient Pedagogy and linked from Modes of Engagement.
Course Activity Matrix with tools

Doug Foxgrover

A diagram of different types of engagement for courses, the activities associated with that engagement, and the tools that make it possible for remote courses. Part of LTC Resilient Pedagogy and linked from Modes of Engagement.
Intro video to PHIL 222: Medical Ethics (online version)

Daniel Groll

Carleton Professor Daniel Groll's introductory video to his remote spring term course, Medical Ethics, a play on Julia Strand's introductory video.

Youtube description: "The camera really DOES make you look different! An intro video for my PHIL 222 students (with special thanks to the incomparable Julia Strand for permission. Original video at https://youtu.be/y_Y2t_WZMx4)"