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Three Open Assignments
Implementing Digital Portfolios to Document the Writing Process Implementing digital portfolios to document the writing process offers students a way to curate an exhibit of their work. The Google Sites application provides online spaces for students to upload permanent artifacts. It is user friendly and provides a visual document of student growth over the course of a semester. By publishing drafts and revisions, students are reminded of the progress they have made as writers. 2. Silent Film: A Visual Narrative for Developing Linguistic Competence Abstract Visual narratives in silent films are an effective method for developing linguistic competence in English language education. They are equally constructive in developing critical thinking…
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Reflection on Feedback
The feedback I received at the last meeting led me to explore CUNY’s Manifold Platform to publish my third open assignment: a Six-Word Memoir Project. I expanded the project and plan to continue to develop it over the summer months to incorporate texts, fictional works, and supplementary resources. A variety of creative and informational resources will be used to communicate knowledge on the subject matter. Each will provide context, content, related artifacts, and links to other materials. The project will utilize social annotation activities and reading groups to develop critical reading skills and a sense of community. Memoir and short story genres will serve as introduction to the project. The…
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New Tool: Manifold Platform
After our last meeting, I was interested in learning more about CUNY’s installation of Manifold. Manifold’s intuitive, collaborative platform seems ideal for the next open-source project I’m interested in developing. I created an account and submitted a proposal, which was accepted. My intention is to upload digital texts and multi-media resources that are openly licensed and/or in the public domain that will encourage student input and dialogue.
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Implementing Digital Portfolios to Document the Writing Process
Open Assignment published on Open Educational Resources, Spring 2021 https://academicworks.cuny.edu/kb_oers/19
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Silent Film: A Visual Narrative for Developing Linguistic Competence
Open Assignment published on Open Educational Resources, Spring 2021 https://academicworks.cuny.edu/kb_oers/18
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Initial Thoughts About Potential Open Assignments for My Course(s)
In thinking about how to offer the greatest benefit to faculty and students who peruse open assignments, I reflected upon the assignments I teach that have great success in face-to-face instruction and have been equally successful when modified for online instruction. Each of these open assignments can address a variety of course competencies and allow for faculty interpretation and modification. Student choice is at the forefront; there are opportunities for creating an independent or small group product. Assignments include a weekly schedule that create rhythm and structure to assist with time management and assessment. All assignments have a creative component for students to broaden the scope of the initial assignment.…
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Initial Thoughts About Pedagogy
Throughout my career, I have welcomed the opportunity to present professional development workshops at department meetings or conferences so that I can share successful strategies, lessons, and outcomes with colleagues. If a resource I share also turns out to be successful for them and their students, I ask that they write and tell me about it. Often, educators will tweak the lesson and share a new strategy that I can implement the next time I teach the lesson. I am equally interested in knowing what did not work or if they need clarification on how to introduce an activity. Their feedback presents opportunities for me to reflect to improve subsequent…
