OIT Field Notes – Tips From Faculty

We know the theory and practice of teaching with technology but faculty are walking the talk. When asked to complete the Spring 2020 semester from a distance with little notice, training, our faculty rose to the challenge in some amazing ways. With spring semester complete, we asked faculty to share their experiences and lessons learned while teaching remotely. They’ve discovered some surprising and simple solutions for keeping students engaged in the online classroom and even some tips and tricks that impressed our tech savvy OIT staff on making the technology work for their classrooms. We hope you find these faculty stories as inspiring as we do.

Getting Online

	LaTonya Jordan: What advice would you offer faculty who are teaching online? June 9, 2020 What advice would you offer faculty who are teaching online? Hear how LaTonya Jordan, lecturer in the Accounting and Information Management Department within the Haslam College of Business, modeled her online classes as closely to her in-person classes as possible in order to keep students engaged. View video
	Will Jennings: What is an advantage of teaching online? June 9, 2020 What is an advantage of teaching online? Hear from Department of Political Science distinguished lecturer Dr. Will Jennings, winner of the American Political Science Association’s Brintnall Teaching Award and the University of Tennessee Alumni Association’s Teaching Award, about his experience in the online classroom. View video
	LaTonya Jordan: What advice do you have for managing an online class?  June 9, 2020 What advice do you have for managing an online class? Hear how LaTonya Jordan, lecturer in the Accounting and Information Management Department within the Haslam College of Business, used pre-recorded lectures during synchronous class time while pausing periodically to answer questions live.  View video
	Will Jennings: How did you address one challenge of going online? June 9, 2020 How did you address one challenge of going online? Hear from Department of Political Science distinguished lecturer Dr. Will Jennings, winner of the American Political Science Association’s Brintnall Teaching Award and the University of Tennessee Alumni Association’s Teaching Award, and how he addressed one challenge of going online.  View video

Giving/Getting Feedback

	Andy Puckett: What has enhanced your online teaching experience?  June 9, 2020 What has enhanced your online teaching experience? Dr. Andy Puckett, Paul & Beverly Castagna Professor in Investments, HCB Endowed Faculty Research Fellow, and Finance PhD Program Director in the Haslam College of Business, about how the polling function within Zoom has kept his students engaged during class. View video
	Marlene Davis: How to use Speed Grader in Canvas June 9, 2020 Ever wonder how to speed up your grading process in Canvas? Dr. Marlene Davis, distinguished professor in the School of Architecture, will walk you through how to use Speed Grader in Canvas in this video.  View video

Online Testing

	LaTonya Jordan: How did you address one challenge of teaching online?  June 9, 2020 How did you address one challenge of teaching online? Hear how LaTonya Jordan, lecturer in the Accounting and Information Management Department within the Haslam College of Business, overcame a big challenge through delivering an exam right after the switch to online delivery.  View video

What’s Different Online?

	Will Jennings: What advice would you offer faculty preparing to teach online?  June 9, 2020 Preparing to teach online? Hear from Department of Political Science distinguished lecturer Dr. Will Jennings, winner of the American Political Science Association’s Brintnall Teaching Award and the University of Tennessee Alumni Association Teaching Award, as he offers advice to faculty for a smooth transition to online teaching. View video
	Will Jennings: Were there any unexpected benefits for your students? June 9, 2020 Were there any unexpected benefits for your students? Hear from Department of Political Science distinguished lecturer Dr. Will Jennings, winner of the American Political Science Association’s Brintnall Teaching Award and the University of Tennessee Alumni Association’s Teaching Award, about his experience in the online classroom.  View video