Here is a good resource for writing effective test questions that encourage critical thinking and questions that require explanation, interpretation, integration and synthesis, rather than just recall of facts. Some examples are provided at the bottom of this resource from the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine. Link: to Writing Effective Test Questions resource.
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Evidence-Based Guidelines for Recording Slide-Based Lectures
Kurzweil, D., Marcellas, K., Henry, B. et al. Evidence-Based Guidelines for Recording Slide-Based Lectures. Med.Sci.Educ. 30, 1611–1616 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40670-020-01032-w
VoiceOver Slide Presentations
He documents some research stating length anywhere from 3-15 minutes. Link to article from Quality Matters.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity in Online Course Design
TOPkit Digest from the University of Central Florida June 2021 issue: Permeating a Teaching Culture of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity
Checklist: Creating Materials with Accessibility in Mind
If you are creating a new course and/or creating materials for an existing course, the following are some things to keep in mind to assure that any materials are accessible to all of our learners. Public Health Course Rubric – Faculty Self Assessment This UVM Public Health Course Quality Rubric Tool is used to review …
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Article: Pedagogies of Online Welcone
So important but often overlooked.
Article: Meeting the Challenges of Teaching Large Online Classes: Shifting to a Learner-Focus
http://jolt.merlot.org/vol5no1/berry_0309.htm
Article: Discussions in Large Online Classes
Some tips that may be helpful when setting up groups in large online classes. They recommend group size of 8-10 students. Manage Discussions in Large Classes
How to Humanize your Online Course
Link to Humanizing infographic developed by Michelle Pickansky Brock. https://create.piktochart.com/output/5383776-how-to-humanize-your-online-cl