by bevilc | Nov 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
As students head home for Thanksgiving Break, where they will remain through the end of the quarter, instructors prepare to adapt their class format to inconsistent time zones and new demands on their students’ time. For some, this may mean incorporating more...
by bevilc | Nov 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
“[R]emote teaching was for me — and probably many of my colleagues — a complex process made of trials and adjustments, which required commitment and flexibility on the part of all participants. It was also a very rewarding and unique communal experience. Empathy shone...
by bevilc | Oct 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
One of the most challenging aspects of remote teaching is keeping students engaged in the virtual classroom. Especially at a time when instructors and students alike are bombarded by current events and other responsibilities, without the chance to replenish their...
by bevilc | Oct 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s no secret that remote and hybrid teaching presents unique challenges, but UChicago instructors are up to the task, developing creative solutions and adjusting their teaching style to best fit the virtual environment. The Humanities Division is delighted to...
by bridgetm | Aug 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Beginning Tuesday, August 18, the Visual Resources Center will host drop-in remote office hours on Tuesdays from 11am–12pm CST via Zoom. Join VRC staff Allie Scholten and Bridget Madden to discuss using images in your teaching, presentation platforms (PowerPoint,...
by kcochran | Mar 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Hello, everyone, This (long) post is intended for HUMA Core faculty, Writing Interns, and Writing Specialists, on the assumption that the rapid move to remote teaching is likely to put pressure on well-understood work practices, and working relationships. The best...
