Cameras on or off in Zoom?
Students choose to turn their cameras on or off for multifaceted and dynamic reasons during a synchronous Zoom class meeting. Recent research revealed that physical space, interactivity, course policies related to camera use, and individual needs influenced student decisions about…
Innovation in Assessment: Public Service Announcement
In response to a quick move to virtual instruction, College of Nursing faculty member Christa Newtz revised her in-class group assignment in her Therapeutic Communications course to assess student skills in “plain language” communication about health topics. She asked students…
Converting a Paper to a Multimedia Assignment
If you’ve ever felt discouraged by grading a large number of written papers, you might find that a multimedia assignment will reinvigorate your passion for assessing creative student work. Anita Zehala shared her journey through the converstion of a nursing…
