by Trevor Johnson-Steigelman | Feb 26, 2021 | SUNY, Teaching Online, Uncategorized
SUNY Online Teaching recognized me today as a SUNY Online Teaching Ambassador. The introduction occurred at the SUNY Online Summit. To be nominated, one must be considered “Exemplary online SUNY educators, who are enthusiastic and effective in online teaching, and who...
by Trevor Johnson-Steigelman | Dec 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
You can be a better teacher by taking an online course. During the pandemic, we have all had to experience some type of online teaching and/or learning. Why not find inspiration and knowledge on how to teach better online by taking an online course about teaching...
by Trevor Johnson-Steigelman | Oct 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
Using a Green Screen can help you improve the professionalism of your web meetings. Zoom and Webex allow you to use virtual backgrounds, but these may fade in and out during your meeting. You can improve the quality your background if you make it easier for your...
by Trevor Johnson-Steigelman | Mar 28, 2020 | Exams, Teaching Online
Online Exams are Open Book Unless you are using (somewhat Orwellian) systems like HonorLock or a similar online proctoring system, your online exams are essentially open book exams. It is hard to make sure that students aren’t referencing their books or notes....
by Trevor Johnson-Steigelman | Mar 27, 2020 | Teaching Online
Collaborate is a virtual meeting space available in Blackboard. The video below shows you how to add a Collaborate room to your course. Please be aware that every institution has different implementations of Blackboard. The steps below might be slightly (or majorly)...
by Trevor Johnson-Steigelman | Mar 27, 2020 | Exams, Teaching Online
Timed Exams It is okay to give your students timed exams in online classes. Make sure to give ample time. If you have taught the course in person, you should probably give online students about the same amount of time to take the exam. Remember, an online...
by Trevor Johnson-Steigelman | Mar 24, 2020 | Exams, Teaching Online
Now that you are teaching your course online, when should you give an online exam? Every class is different, but here’s a system that I have found to be useful. Give an online exam on Sunday and Monday. During “normal” conditions, I like to make the exam...
by Trevor Johnson-Steigelman | Sep 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
This is a rough version of a talk I gave today on Accessibility. I hope to be presenting a more polished version at WordCamp Rochester 2017 If you have any questions or comments, please let me know. Accessibility-WordPress...