Erin Bell – CETL

Using AI as a Resource In and Outside of the Classroom

Posted on November 15, 2023 (November 15, 2023)

By Dr. Erin Bell, Assistant Director of Educational Development, CETL Much of the current academic discourse about ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) has focused on addressing/confronting its use by students. There are myriad viewpoints and approaches for utilizing AI within the context of a course as well as prohibiting its use. Both approaches […]

Sharing Video and More with the YuJa Media Library

Posted on November 13, 2023

By: Russell Davidson; Associate Director for Digital Education, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Last fall, the University added a new online tool to our teaching toolkit. YuJa, which gets its name from the Sanskrit word for join or connect, provides the Detroit Mercy community with a feature-rich, easy-to-use media companion to Blackboard. At […]

Links to Locations Highlighted in the Cultural Assets of Cuba Project

Posted on October 31, 2023 (October 31, 2023)

Muraleando Project https://medium.com/@habanaps/muraleando-a-social-and-cultural-project-in-havanas-outskirts-867861ad4398 https://insightcuba.com/blog/2019/05/20/muraleando-community-art-project Escuela Taller Gasper Garcia de Jovellano https://www.lahabana.gob.cu/post_detalles/es/15040/convocatoria-de-escuela-taller-de-la-habana-para-jovenes-capitalinos Convento de Nuestra Senora de Belenhttps://www.visitarcuba.org/convento-de-belen-la-habana Korimakaohttp://www.korimakaoofficial.cult.cu/en/inicio-english/ Christoper Columbus Cemetery https://www.beyondtheordinary.co.uk/features/necropolis-de-cristobal-colon-havana/ Casa de Africa https://www.tripcuba.org/casa-de-africa-house-museum-havana Museum of Fine Arts of Havanahttps://www.cubabusinessreport.com/inside-the-national-museum-of-fine-arts-in-havana/ Cultura Entre Las Manoshttps://www.culturaentrelasmanos.com/ Palmira Museum Sociedad San Roquehttps://civitasges.com/lifelong-learners-professional-educators-experience-afro-cuban-cultures-religions/ Jardin Maradeniahttps://www.cubacasas.net/cities/cienfuegos/images/Macradenia/ Cultural Community El Joverohttps://teatroloselementos.cult.cu/ […]

Rapping for Review, Retention, and Recall

Posted on October 17, 2023 (October 17, 2023)

In Dr. Diego Arias’ BUS 3190 Course, an Active Learning Assignment Grants Students an Opportunity to Demonstrate their Lyrical Stylings and Knowledge of Economic Theories As educators, we often look for new ways of bringing innovation to our classroom through content, activities, assessments, and assignments. Specifically, many instructors look for innovative modes of active engagement […]

Course Content and Curriculum: Encouraging Belonging

Posted on October 6, 2023 (November 7, 2023)

Fostering a sense of belonging in the classroom (whether online or in person) begins with the syllabus and the behaviors of the instructor in the first course meetings. The continued welcoming behaviors by the educator, such as the provision of open and safe classroom spaces, the opportunities for student voices to be heard, and the […]

Mid-Semester Assessment of Teaching Program

Posted on September 28, 2023 (September 28, 2023)

The Mid-Semester Assessment of Teaching Program is offered by the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL) at the University of Detroit Mercy. This is an excellent opportunity for faculty reflection on teaching as we move into the second half of each semester. The project is intended to grant faculty the means to review and […]

Remote Proctoring with LockDown Browser

Posted on September 26, 2023 (September 27, 2023)

By Russell Davidson, Associate Director for Digital Education, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning What is LockDown Browser? Respondus LockDown Browser provides a more secure environment for online testing. LockDown Browser itself is a separate web browser (like Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Chrome) specifically geared toward taking online tests. LockDown Browser may be used […]

Podcasting as a Mode of Assessment

Posted on September 26, 2023 (September 26, 2023)

Below, you will find a curated list of resources and guides to incorporate a podcasting assignment or assignments in your courses. Instructor Resources Helpful Overview of Implementing a Podcasting Assignment from Beginning to End: https://blog.tcea.org/simple-process-template-student-podcasting/ Assignment Overview and Application: https://mediacommons.psu.edu/faculty/instructors-guide-to-media-activities/basic-podcasting-assignment/ New York Times Podcast Assignment: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/19/learning/lesson-plans/project-audio-teaching-students-how-to-produce-their-own-podcasts.html New York Times Step-by-Step Guide for Podcasting: nytimes.com/2020/04/22/learning/making-a-podcast-that-matters-a-guide-with-examples-from-23-students.html NPR […]

Utilizing the Syllabus to Reinforce Belonging

Posted on September 22, 2023 (November 7, 2023)

First impressions matter. The syllabus is often a student’s first introduction to the instructor and their course. Students may be anxious or uncertain about what to expect, especially if they are part of an often marginalized group. Likewise, it is important that instructors use language that models respect and normalizes challenges and the use of […]

Transformative Travel for Faculty: Insights from Cuba 2023

Posted on September 19, 2023 (September 27, 2023)

By Dr. Erin Bell, Assistant Director of Educational Development, CETL Educators often highlight the importance and benefits of international travel for their students. Given the global nature of the workplace as well as the tenets of the Detroit Mercy mission, study abroad programs can be a significant part of a student experience as they provide […]