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Faculty
November 17, 2020
In Pursuit of Intrinsic Motivation Part 1: Interactive Reading Assignments with Perusall
“How do I know if my students are doing the readings?”
This age-old question of education became ever more prevalent during the shift to remote learning throughout the pandemic. To help answer this question, Dr. Chelse Prather from the Department of Biology uploaded her readings to the Perusall tool within Isidore. Read on to see how this tool elevated her class discussions and allowed her to cover more content than ever before.
Faculty
November 10, 2020
The Silver Lining of Teaching in the Pandemic
Your days right now likely seem full of endless Zoom calls, online grading, mountains of email, and Isidore interactions, all from the isolation of your home. The feeling of being burnt out is more real than ever. But let’s imagine for a second how the new skills you've gained and the adaptability you've embraced will benefit you in the post-pandemic world.
Technology
November 05, 2020
Heartbeat: Growing the Team & Isidore Improvements
A "heartbeat" article is intended to provide a glimpse behind the scenes of the work a team is doing. This is eLearning's first ever heartbeat post! We'll tell you what we've been working on for the past 6 weeks and updates about our team. We'll also share what we're working on next!
Faculty and Staff
October 29, 2020
Isidore is the Stick; You can be the Carrot
According to the 2020 Educause Student Technology Report, students heavily rely on reminders and nudges to help them stay on track for their work. But, what helps students stay motivated for their work?
Faculty and Staff
October 19, 2020
Reducing Grading Load with Model Answers in Isidore
Instructional designer Kent Darr explains how to use the Model Answer feature and Quick Write tool within Isidore to reduce instructor grading load.