LAIC Book Discussion

Small Teaching Online: Applying Learning Science in Online Classes

By: Flower Darby with James M. Lang

Flower Darby is an Associate Director of the Teaching for Learning Center at the University of Missouri. Prior to that, she held roles such as Assistant Dean of Online and Innovative Pedagogies, Director of Teaching for Student Success, and Senior Instructional Designer. She met James Lang, author of the Small Teaching book while working at Northern Arizona University. Darby attended a presentation by James Lang on his book. Darby shared “I believe online classes can be better, and I'm convinced the small teaching approach is a powerful way to help make that happen. So, I introduced myself to Jim that very day”. Following that meeting, the collaboration in writing Small Teaching Online began.

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Schedule:
Part One: Designing for Learning

1. Surfacing Backward Design
2. Guiding Learning Through Engagement
3. Using Media and Technology Tools

Option 1:Tuesday, October 3^rd from 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Option 2: Wednesday, October 4^th from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Option 3: Thursday, October 5^th from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm  

Part Two: Teaching Humans

1. Building Community
2. Giving Feedback
3. Fostering Student Persistence and Success

Option 1: Tuesday, October 24^th from 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Option 2: Wednesday, October 25^th from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Option 3: Thursday, October 26^th from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm  

Part Three: Motivating Online Students (and Instructors)

1. Creating Autonomy
2. Making Connections
3. Developing as an Online Instructor

Option 1: Tuesday, November 14^th from 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Option 2: Wednesday, November 15^th from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Option 3: Thursday, November 16^th from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm