CoTL 2020 Pecha Kucha | Session 03 | 11:40am - 12:20pm

11:40am - 12:20pm | Pecha Kucha | Session 03

Using Canvas to Increase Presence
William Wildberger | University of Florida
williamwildberger@gmail.com

This presentation will discuss ways to increase presence in fully online courses via student to student, student to teacher, and student to material interactions using Canvas.

Soft Skills for a Solid Future: An Assessment of CapsimInbox Simulation
Randall Dupont | Louisiana State University of Alexandria
rdupont@lsua.edu
Marc Dupont | University of South Alabama
mpdupont@gmail.com
More than ever, employers are requiring graduates bring soft skills to the workplace. This presentation examines the effectiveness of an initiative to integrate the development of soft skills into a business management course. The initiative’s aim was to bridge the gap between the demands of the workplace and higher education by using assistive technology to analyze proficiency in five soft skills—initiating, problem- solving, organizing, leading, and communicating. Using CapsimInbox’s simulation, students self-assessed their soft skills and were then presented typical scenarios experienced by a manager. Upon completion, students received objective feedback describing specific skill proficiencies. Students then created an individual development plan to improve their weakest skill, including group activities. After implementing the improvement plan over a course of several weeks, students were reassessed to determine if skills improved. The study demonstrates an improvement in soft skills and examines the role of group involvement in the findings.

How to Make Your Class a HOOT with Kahoot! (...And Other Engaging Learning Platforms)
April DuPree Taylor | University of South Alabama
adupreetaylor@southalabama.edu
Crystal Thomas | University of South Alabama
cathomas@southalabama.edu

This interactive session will focus on how educational technology can be selected and leveraged for a positive, engaging, learning experience for students. Participants will also be provided a framework for making decisions about choosing the appropriate tools for their classes.

More Envelopes, Less Stress! Paper Practices for Larger Classes
Christina Johnson | University of South Alabama
christinajohnson@southalabama.edu

During the workshops learning about Team Based Learning I realized that the use of envelopes for our students could extend beyond the group to the individuals. At the start of my courses this semester I handed every student an envelope that they put their names on. At the end of every class I collect them and at the beginning I set them out for the students to take as they enter. I can use these in a variety of ways to help lower the stress of teaching larger courses as well as cut down time spent on passing back papers, handing out hand outs, and taking attendance. I would like to present the various ways that the use of the envelope system has helped to streamline my courses/grading and encouraged creativity. I would also like to share some unexpected uses for the envelopes that I have discovered along the way.

CoTL 2020 Schedule - Program at a Glance