| Dr. Bray's strategies for teaching | Dr Bray's teaching values | Accommodations for Students | Technology |
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50% logos, 50% pathos
Which strategies of logos, pathos, and ethos does Dr. Bray find effective in her lectures?
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Acknowledges that students have their own lives, emotions and experiences
What teaching style does Dr. Bray use?
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Uses Jamboard and Mentimeter She has also been making days where students bring pets to class or wear specific clothing.
How has Dr. Bray been engaging with students in a remote setting?
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It limits flexibility and customization by having a strict format to follow
What are some of the drawbacks of using eClass, in Dr. Bray’s opinion?
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Pathos: Goal as an instructor is to bring in pathos and engage students in a meaningful manner
Logos: Logos appeals to reason and logic and is central in university teaching
Why does she find Logos and Pathos the best combination?
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Increased accessibility, student anonymity, no judgement from peers
What are some pros of online learning according to Dr. Bray?
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Doesn’t require attendance and/ or has make up assignments
How does Dr. Bray teach across time zones?
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One on one help sessions and zoom polls.
According to Dr. Bray what is the most effective way to encourage participation during online learning
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High lighting powerpoints and including asynchronous videos containing questions on the most important topics
How does Dr. Bray emphasize the importance of specific lecture material?
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No feedback (feel lost), easy for students to get lost
What are some cons of online learning according to Dr. Bray?
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Short one on one meeting with students, cameras required, to address individual assignments and understanding
How does Dr. Bray address individual student concerns?
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Harder to receive feedback on the effectiveness of her teaching because no reactions are being displayed.
How does the ability to turn cameras off during lectures impact Dr. Bray’s ability to teach?
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Have a structured beginning and end to give the classes a sense of organization and reliability
From Dr. Bray’s personal experience, what is the most effective way to structure a synchronous lesson?
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She believes that if students don’t understand, teachers should try to understand the gaps in students knowledge
How does Dr. Bray’s background as a professional communicator affect her teaching?
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Polled students on wether they preferred synchronous or asynchronous
In what way did Dr. Bray get feedback from students at the beginning of the semester to make online learning the most effective?
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She feels they can be limiting sometimes since she has to focus on finishing the slides rather than engaging with students.
What were some opinions Dr. Bray has regarding the use of powerpoints in a classroom?
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More asynchronous teaching is being done and she tries to focus on the most important aspects of the material in synchronous
How have Dr. Bray’s teaching strategies changed since the switch to online learning?
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Dr. Bray does one synchronous class a week and then some other asynchronous activities.
Does Dr. Bray prefer teaching synchronously or asynchronously?
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Don't be afraid to ask for help and have study groups. Turn on cameras to feel more connected.
What suggestions would Dr. Bray have for first year university students entering a year of online learning?
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Avoid lots of text and engage students to keep their attention
What are some tips Dr Bray has on creating powerpoints?
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