“Trying the tech”
Episode 16 of Adjunctitis dives into the world of tech preparation for educators. Join April Brown, Assistant Professor of Journalism at Cal State L.A., as she shares a story highlighting the importance of being tech-savvy before the first day of class. Learn key questions to answer about your classroom's tech setup and discover essential tips for seamless online teaching. Don't let tech issues affect your first impression.
“Ch, ch, ch changes”
Join April Brown, Assistant Professor of Journalism at Cal State, L.A., and her guest Angele Anderfuren from the University of Michigan in Episode 15 of Adjunctitis. Dive into the world of planning for the next semester, embracing changes, conducting experiments, and reflecting on the teaching journey. Discover insights, tips, and personal experiences that will help educators thrive in their roles. Don't miss the wisdom shared on making adjustments, handling grading with generosity, and the importance of continuous improvement.
“Whatever Works!”
Figuring out what kind of content will work best for your students can take significant time and effort. You may head straight to textbooks suggested by previous professors, consider new online offerings, and even create your own materials. But sometimes, thinking outside the box can bring surprising advantages.
“Post-pandemic learning syndrome”
The pandemic has changed the landscape of higher education, especially the students. Remote learning, social distancing, and other factors have made teaching more difficult. Listen to the episode for some ideas on combatting those issues.
“LMS and beyond - consistency counts!”
Setting up your semester in a consistent way leads to less student confusion. Using the LMS can make that easier.
“What’s an LMS and why do I care?”
Paper is out. Learning Management Systems are in and can simplify things. But it takes an investment.
“Syllabus schmillibus Part 2”
More on the syllabus? Absolutely. Details are key. But which ones?
“Syllabus, schmillibus Part 1”
You’ve heard of them. When was the last time you saw one? A good syllabus can prevent many problems.
“The relationship edition”
You’ll be spending a lot of time with your students. Preparation is critical to building good relationships.
“I didn’t think I’d have to know about that!”
The higher education landscape has changed. What to know about helping out students in crisis.
“Congratulations! Do you know what you’re in for?”
Some things change, some things stay the same. Are you prepared for campus and the classroom?
New to teaching? Need advice?
Why are we doing this? Adjuncts and new professors don’t often get a lot of help when they agree to step into the classroom. “Adjunctitis” is here to explain strange things in academia and give you teaching hacks’t run screaming from the campus.