How has the Semester Been so Far? by Aris Winger https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf What have you done differently? Did you do what you said you would do? What’s been the biggest challenge? Let's hear it! en-us 2022-09-02 16:22:40 UTC 2026-03-16 07:26:05 UTC hello@padlet.com Lots of really good questions https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281148826 2022-09-02 20:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281148826 Really nice! It's great to have a healthy student community again https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149082 2022-09-02 20:20:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149082 very good - I have mostly seniors - and they seem very happy to be in person, doing hands on stuff (lab), and field work !! https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149144 2022-09-02 20:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149144 So good! I had students comment on how awesome my intro the first day was https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149172 2022-09-02 20:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149172 Excellent! I feel that I'm making great connections with my students. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149180 2022-09-02 20:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149180 constantly fixing language, and get to know you survey https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149205 2022-09-02 20:21:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149205 getting to know you surveys https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149239 2022-09-02 20:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149239 getting to know you polls gondree https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149288 2022-09-02 20:21:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149288 paid more attention to connecting students w/ each other and w/ me https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149305 2022-09-02 20:21:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149305 Many students seem to be a lot more passionate https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149542 2022-09-02 20:21:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149542 Using Padlet, devoting time to get to know them and hear from them. Asking them questions, even just "how are you today" that seem to be improving the classroom climate. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149647 2022-09-02 20:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149647 a HUGE new prep...but it's also exciting https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149755 2022-09-02 20:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149755 Keeping the ball rolling. The first week was awesome but as I got busier, I feel like I'm sliding back into old habits https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149759 2022-09-02 20:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149759 was quarantined for two weeks, happy to be back in person https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149762 2022-09-02 20:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149762 discussion board where they anonymously brainstormed about creating a respectful learning space https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149766 2022-09-02 20:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149766 modified syllabus https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149848 2022-09-02 20:22:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149848 Implementing all the things I want to implement, without letting anything slip through the cracks. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149963 2022-09-02 20:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281149963 gauging whether students are disengaged or not gondree https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150006 allowing people to use poll-response and trying to not jump to conclusions re: smiling is challenging. I'm worries folks who may be disengaged may not be using the feedback forms to let me in]]> 2022-09-02 20:22:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150006 they seem fired up https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150038 2022-09-02 20:22:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150038 Anonymous feedback survey, I loved it https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150067 2022-09-02 20:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150067 Much for interactive with students https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150140 2022-09-02 20:22:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150140 I felt really good about some of the changes I made... (1) I talked about imposter syndrome in all of my classes, using a short YouTube video, (2) I spent time on community building (icebreakers), (3) I used feedback forms and learned some really important things, (4) In a high DFW class, I had all my students sign up to meet with me in my student hours, (5) I try to always explain why we're doing things a particular way and I think it's really helping https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150146 2022-09-02 20:22:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150146 Stopping more frequently than I used to for students to have mini discussions with their neighbor. jackieguilford https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150275 2022-09-02 20:22:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150275 Modified Syllabus, student feedback survey, more intentional inclusion of ALL students in discussions https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150356 2022-09-02 20:22:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150356 I'm teaching all junior-level classes so see the same students repeatedly - offered to chip in for group therapy for those who have 3 classes w me https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150397 2022-09-02 20:23:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150397 Updated syllabi https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150496 Good icebreaker
soften late policy
added "right of learners"
Anonymous Canvas page discussion
Added MESA and other resources to syllabi
Added "What should we expect of each other" list]]> 2022-09-02 20:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150496 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150598 Made the poll, but it's not due yet, so don't know how that's going. I do feel more people are coming to my 'student hours', possibly because I have stressed my availability to them. Now I worry that they are asking for too many things (extra office hours, 1 on 1 time etc.), but I suppose we can always start setting boundries.]]> 2022-09-02 20:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150598 I'm seeing interesting responses in the survey with slight wording changes- would love to share some of that with the group https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150636 2022-09-02 20:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150636 Spent some time letting them get to know me. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150653 2022-09-02 20:23:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150653 modified syllabus, getting to know you polls, and mindful language changes https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150772 2022-09-02 20:23:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150772 I was surprised how being direct made a huge impact. I stressed student hours and how I was there for them and I got comments about how they thought it was great they could come get help (did they not know this before???) https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150960 2022-09-02 20:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281150960 I already have a few students who are monopolizing the 'raising the hand' space https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281151201 2022-09-02 20:24:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281151201 Updated our webpage with our new Mission Statement (unanimously approved by Dept.) https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281151239 2022-09-02 20:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281151239 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281151350 Have to remind myself that ALL these changes don't need to be made right now.]]> 2022-09-02 20:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281151350 communicating with the students who are not participating, responding to emails, or showing up https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281151406 2022-09-02 20:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281151406 I'm creating Spotify playlists with student song recommendations and then sharing on Canvas. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281151530 2022-09-02 20:24:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281151530 did a kahoot the first day of class so they could get to know me! https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281151545 2022-09-02 20:24:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281151545 I was instantly behind because the students had so many good questions that I happily took time to answer https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281151674 2022-09-02 20:25:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281151674 I spent time verbally listing available student resources, and stressed that I am their best resource and they are already paying for my knowledge and time and should take advantage of my offer to help them and discuss topics of interest https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281152940 2022-09-02 20:27:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281152940 I gave some options for students that miss class (zoom, recording) and I was worried no one would show up to the next class - but almost everyone came in person. I am glad that are not taking advantage of that new policy (at least not yet). jackieguilford https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281153207 2022-09-02 20:27:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281153207 I think it is worth acknowledging that when we "get behind" that means we will have to spend more time adjusting future class time, assignments and exams to reflect that we did not cover the information we intended to. That can be overwhelming and time consuming. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281154924 2022-09-02 20:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281154924 I have had more students pop in for office hours these first two weeks then all of on-line teaching. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281155542 2022-09-02 20:31:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281155542 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281156482 Had someone stop by student hours to introduce herself. Asked her if there was anything else interesting about her - turns out she is a silver smith! We have interesting students.]]> 2022-09-02 20:33:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/vdmse0t2peyhv8sf/wish/2281156482