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December 2020: Generation Z
November 2020: Learning Environment
October 2020: Professional Identity Formation
September 2020: Curriculum
August 2020: Professional Development
May 2020: Conceptual Framework
April 2020: Online Learning and Emergency Remote Teaching
March 2020: Learning Community
February 2020: Assessment and Evaluation
January 2020: Learning Objectives
December 2019: Bloom's Taxonomy of the Cognitive Domain
November 2019: Educator Portfolio
October 2019: Master Adaptive Learner
September 2019: Andragogy
August 2019: Learning Management System
May 2019: Flipped Classroom
April 2019: Active Learning
March 2019: Standardized Patient
February 2019: Simulation-based medical education (SBME)
January 2019: Self-directed learning
December 2018: Interprofessional Education (IPE)
October 2018: Instructional Design
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Knowledge Now In-Depth
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Knowledge Now Session Videos
"Providing Effective Feedback"
January 2021
Objectives
- Define feedback as it relates to the educational setting
- Explore types of feedback used in education
- Develop skills used in providing feedback
"Learning Across Generations"
October 2020
"Online Teaching Tools"
August 2020
Objectives
- Brightspace Learning Management System
- Microsoft Teams
- Video Conferencing
- TopHat Audience Response System
- Panopto Recording Capture
"Instructional Strategies for the Digital Classroom"
May 2020
Objectives
- Review creating digital content
- Discuss organizing content for learner-centered teaching
- Explore pacing information and the learner experience
- Establish digital classroom etiquette
- Discuss managing breakout groups
- Review engagement in the digital classroom
"Writing for Publication"
February 2020
Objectives
- Review the writing process
- Self-assessment of writing styles
- Address common carriers to successful writing
- Strategize ways to make the publication process effective
"Active Learning Session"
January 2020
"Educator Portfolio"
November 2019
"Educational IRB"
October 2019
Objectives
- Define “human subjects research” as it relates to educational projects
- Explain research categories and the IRB approval process
- Discuss what happens after IRB approval
"Scholarly Product"
September 2019
Objectives
- To crystalize plans, strategies and steps that advance educational projects into scholarship to benefit you, your colleagues, your field, and your learners.
"Brightspace Learning Objects Repository"
August 2019
Objectives
- Define “Learning Objects Repository”
- Outline use cases for working with the LOR
- Explain how the LOR benefits users
- Demonstrate how to work within the LOR
"Narrative Feedback"
May 2019
Objectives
- Explain the role of written narrative comments
- Identify common pitfalls to avoid
- Discuss tips for providing written narrative feedback
- Modify narrative examples to improve their overall quality
"Cognitive Load Theory"
April 2019
Objectives
- Understand cognitive load theory
- Review design principles we can use in our teaching to improve learning in the workplace
"Educational Technology Updates"
March 2019
Objectives
- Highlight monthly feature in the OEI newsletter for continual Ed Tech updates
- Review Panopto integration with Brightspace
- Discuss Brightspace features and best practices
- Review Doceri features and presentation integration
- Provide opportunity for questions and answers
"Giving Data Heavy Presentations"
February 2019
Objectives
- Review an example of a dense presentation
- Discuss strategies for making a dense presentation more learner-friendly
- Understand the role of pausing throughout a presentation
- Redesign a dense presentation in an effort to improve learning and retention
"Time Efficient Clinical Teaching"
January 2019
Objectives
Objectives
- Define clinical teaching and discuss its complexity
- Explore two models for clinical teaching
- Identify the clinical preceptor’s roles
- Review feedback, teaching tips, and TPI to prepare for success
"Writing Test Questions"
November 2018
Objectives
- Recognize triggers that prompt an exam question review
- Practice revising existing questions to conform to NBME standards
- Write new questions using the NBME guidelines
- Link questions to course content and global competencies
“Facilitating Distance Learning and Communication"
October 2018
Objectives
- Identify common challenges to effective communication and meeting facilitation during video conferences
- Anticipate and eliminate barriers to effective videoconferencing across campuses
- Compare and contrast how social norms influence communication in-person and by videoconference
- Relate videoconferencing best practices from the business world to regional campus communications
- Consider future trends in distance communication
“Using Brightspace to Enhance Teaching & Course Operations”
August 2018
Objectives
- Discuss various features of our learning management system (LMS)
- Highlight examples of current practices in the LMS
- Address questions regarding ways to enhance your specific course(s)
“Practicing Reflective Teaching”
March 2018
Objectives
- Define reflection
- Discuss reflective practice
- Assess personal stage of reflection
- Explore the continuum of self-reflection
“Identifying & Maximizing Your Teaching Style”
February 2018
Objectives
- Define “teaching styles”
- Discuss influences on teaching styles
- Assess your teaching style preferences
- Examine factors that contribute to successful teaching
“Using Technology to Enhance Teaching Effectiveness”
January 2018
Objectives
- Define “educational technology”
- Explore various tools available at MCW
- Discuss how educational technology can enhance teaching and learning
Knowledge Now Session Video Archive
Engaging Your Learners: How to Encourage Student Interest and Active Participation in Your Classroom