Virtual Teaching: Distractions & Divertisements Hello Friends!  Let’s use this space to post examples of creativity, optimism and positivity in the face of our new normal.   Please add anything you’d like or send links my way, and I’ll post ’em.  … Read more

Virtual Teaching: Advice & Strategy Please use this space to offer advice and strategies (including tips sheets, rubrics, slide decks and other resources you’d like to share) regarding how best to teach effectively in the virtual space.  Two notes: Use … Read more

Virtual Teaching: Specific Resources   Please use this space to suggest specific tools and resources (more detailed strategies go on another post) like Software, apps or services Shortcuts and workarounds Resources (ideally free or ‘free for now’)  

Virtual Teaching: Some Humor Please consider these resources for a few laughs–either as you need a break from your work and/or to use in virtual classes to lighten the mood.  And please feel free to add more to this page … Read more

Virtual Teaching: Some Science Here is a slide-deck from Stanford professor of neurobiology and bioengineering Michael Lin.  The details get pretty dense at times, but Lin knows his stuff, walks you through how he calculates his variables, and draws on … Read more

Virtual Teaching: Consider Your Students Perspectives How many ‘nice that you won’t have to work anymore’ jokes have you heard from acquaintances who have no idea the amount of work you’re putting in?  The same is true for many of … Read more

Virtual Teaching: Take Care of YOU Too Create ‘timed’ playlists–get up and walk around when the music ends Get outside–even short breaks in fresh air can rejuvenate your health and focus Find healthy take-out/delivery options–our options are no longer limited … Read more