The Academic Continuity Task Force and the College of Science and Mathematics presented a series of workshops during August, 2020. A professional learning community of 12 STEM EDX Fellows (2 per department in CSM) continued working together during AY 20-21. These activities were designed to address:
STEM Educational Excellence in Remote Instruction at UMass Boston During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Workshop 1 (August 14, 2020): The Big Picture – Dimensions of equitable teaching when many students are challenged to learn in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Workshop 2 (August 21, 2020): Beginning with the End Goal – Learning theories and remote instruction
- Workshop 3 (August 28, 2020): Developing a Plan – Remote learning course design and remote assessment
- Equity-Focused Alternative Assessments: Resources for STEM faculty developed by the AY 20-21 STEM EDX Fellows
Summaries of the main takeaways from each workshop are available as infographics on the web page of each workshop linked above. An infographic illustrating the major points addressed in the three workshops is below.
