On November 20th, Digital Learning Strategist James Butler facilitated a Workshop Wednesday presentation dedicated to understanding the impacts of trauma on learning. The presentation offers a detailed explanation of trauma-informed pedagogy and explores how applying these strategies to course design can help strengthen the educational experience for everyone.
Butler defines trauma as “An event or circumstance resulting in harm (physical or emotional, and/or life-threatening) that has lasting effects on one’s mental, physical, or emotional health, as well as one’s spiritual or social well-being.” He also states that trauma is not simply a personal problem to overcome as a result of lack of strength. From there, Butler introduces the idea of trauma-informed pedagogy, which asserts that student and instructor behavior is the result of lived experiences and that empathy leads the intervention or interaction, while student learning always remains the focus. To implement such a pedagogy into course design, instructors should remember to be clear and consistent with course elements and expectations, give opportunities for student empowerment, and provide support and connection to all students.
Overall, this session provides audiences with important information regarding the necessity of utilizing a trauma-informed pedagogy for course design and offers instructors helpful suggestions for how to get started with the strategies offered by the pedagogy.
Did you miss the training session and find yourself wanting to learn more? Don’t worry! Just click the link below to find a recording of this session.
Workshop Wednesday: Applying Trauma-Informed Pedagogy in Your Online Course
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Quick Hits: New Quizzes in Canvas – What’s Changing?
Thursday, December 5, 3:30-4pm
New Quizzes are coming to Canvas! Join this training to learn about the differences between current Canvas Quizzes and New Quizzes and how to get started using New Quizzes in your Canvas course. This training will also cover how to build out questions, use item banks, and learn how to navigate New Quizzes. When registering, choose whether to have a specific topic covered, enter your question, or both.
Facilitated by Gray Jackson, Sr. Learning Tech Specialist.
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Decreasing Cognitive Load Through Canvas Course Design
Wednesday, December 11, 1:30-2:30pm
Join this training to learn more about how to decrease your students’ cognitive load through your Canvas course design! These organization techniques will help your learners focus on retaining course content, rather than course navigation. If you have a specific question you want covered during this training, please enter it when you register.
Facilitated by Millie Tullis, Digital Learning Strategist.
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Clemson Online Fall 2024 Events Calendar
Review our Fall 2024 Events Calendar to see what Online Instruction Development opportunities await!
We have a robust lineup of topics and live training formats to support your use of Canvas and other e-learning tools. Topics cover demonstrations of using Kaltura, engaging your students, and workshops to get your Canvas site ready to teach!
All of our live training is recorded. Registrants will automatically receive a link to that day’s video after it has been processed.
Contact Millie Tullis with any questions regarding these sessions.
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