Though we missed seeing you all in person for the hallway chats, networking, and meals, the 3rd annual CHIIPs conference was a great success! Keynote speaker Jose Bowen shared some great ideas and strategies for engaging students online and in Zoom. In many ways, his opening and closing keynote sessions effectively modeled how to overcome moments of Zoom awkwardness and connect with students using tools and techniques you may already be familiar with.
The key insights Bowen has developed over his teaching and writing career are perfectly adaptable to the unusual circumstances facing us this semester.
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The true value of classroom education is the quality of faculty-student relationships. This is more important than ever, and it can be done online.
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Technology is a tool, not a strategy. But when you do need tools, see recommendations from colleagues below.
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Learning is about change. Some things never change.
There was so much great information and idea exchange between participants and presenters! Slides, handouts, videos from the conference will be available soon.
