Dear Faculty Colleagues, I recently had the pleasure of speaking with the talented Jeanette Ruiz, Department of Communication, for this quarter’s AudioBlog entry. Our conversation is now available for viewing. Some highlights from our conversation include: Benefits for both students and instructors who have previous experience in online courses in navigating this quarter of remote […]
Dear Faculty Colleagues, Please register your intent to join us at the 2020 Summer Institute on Teaching and Technology (SITT). As with so many of the world’s colloquia this year, SITT 2020 will meet via Zoom this July 22nd, 23rd, and 24th as we faculty continue to navigate teaching and learning through the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Dear Faculty Colleagues, The faculty forum on May 15th provided almost 60 faculty and staff the opportunity to reflect on “Lessons Learned about Remote Teaching at UC Davis.” The faculty forum began with Marina Radulaski, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, discussing her experience with remote teaching this quarter. She highlighted the importance of encouraging […]
Dear Faculty Colleagues, In response to the continued need for physical distancing, this year’s Summer Institute on Teaching and Technology (SITT) will take place entirely online with a mix of pre-recorded presentations and live webinars on July 22nd, 23rd, and 24th. The theme of SITT this year is “Remotely Possible: Moving Beyond the Emergency.” I […]
Dear Faculty Colleagues, Please join us this Friday, May 15th at noon for our virtual Faculty Forum as we discuss “Lessons Learned about Remote Teaching at UC Davis.” Joining us this week will be Bob Blake, Distinguished Professor of Spanish and Director of Davis Language Learning Center. Bob Blake has established himself as a leader […]
Dear Faculty Colleagues, Please save the dates! The Summer Institute on Teaching and Technology (SITT) has been scheduled for the week of July 20th. Historically, SITT has taken place in September before the beginning of fall quarter. During this time of remote teaching, we have reenvisioned SITT to meet current faculty needs over the summer, […]
Dear Faculty, Jacqueline Ling, a communication intern for The Wheel, wrote this piece. She is a junior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and a minor in Professional Writing at UC Davis. Outside of her academic studies, Jacqueline sequences DNA at the UCDNA Sequencing Facility, and also serves as the VP […]
Dear Faculty Colleagues, For May’s asynchronous DOLCE, we have two talented colleagues who have graciously recorded teaching-related presentations to be viewed at your convenience. Joe Horton, from the University Writing Program, presented on “Thinking, Planning, Living, Assuring: Student Writing Collaboration with the Navajo Nation.” His presentation explores his work supporting writing collaborations amongst his UC […]
Dear Faculty, This article was written by Maggie Miller, a communication intern for The Wheel. Maggie Miller is a senior at UC Davis studying Human Development and Psychology. She is interested in emotions and is committed to supporting children and adolescents as they heal from trauma. She will graduate in the spring and take some time […]
Dear Faculty, Victoria McJunkin, a communications intern for The Wheel, wrote the following piece exploring the technology-influenced soft skills of students at UC Davis. Victoria is a third-year student pursuing a B.A. in Science and Technology Studies and a minor in Professional Writing at UC Davis. She also works as a writing intern and editorial […]