How We Argue: A Workshop in Argument Mapping for College Faculty
In this workshop, participants will be introduced to argument mapping, the visual representation of reasoning and evidence in box-and-line diagrams. A growing body of research shows that argument mapping significantly improves critical thinking skills. In fact,...
Plant-Based Eating to Sustain Our Health and Our Environment
Join us for a session focused on how what we eat can have a positive impact on sustaining our health and our environment. Enjoy a whole food, plant-based meal, explore the research, and engage in a discussion about the benefits of a plant-based diet. You will have the...
Online Discussion Boards: Save Time & Increase Engagement
A recent article from Faculty Focus explores ways to create discussions that support student learning and engagement with the material and each other. Link to article: "Organic Online Discussions: Saving Time and Increasing Engagement" Harper OSCQR Rubric: Guide for...
Argument Mapping: Optimizing Students’ Cognitive Bandwidth
Submitted by Brett Fulkerson-Smith In recent years, the scientific community has become increasingly focused on cognitive bandwidth, or what might be described colloquially as “mental space”. Thankfully, the issue has more recently been taken up by educators. And at...
Tech Week Webinar Event: Open Pedagogies & What OER Means to Me
Join us for this 2-part webinar event on Friday, February 21, 2020 during Tech Week that explores collaborative technology, open pedagogies, and how Harper faculty and staff are engaging in innovative OER projects. This event will also showcase the new WebEx...
Teaching Online Successfully: Summer 2020
Register now for Teaching Online Successfully for Summer 2020! There are two course options to choose from based on your needs–whether you’re developing an online or blended course for the first time (Create) or teaching an online or blended course for the first time...