Lightning Talks are 15-minute peer-reviewed mini-sessions to learn about creative teaching ideas that colleagues have implemented. The talks are designed to provide brief introductions and explanations of the idea followed by a question and answer period. Talks are presented multiple times, providing participants the opportunity to hear multiple presentations.

Topics for this year’s lightning talks include:

Table 1: Imposter Syndrome No More: strategies for student success

Andrew Merz, Klein College, Temple University

Many students come into a class with feelings of inadequacy. Nurturing their creativity with hands-on assignments can have a transformational effect on their self confidence.

Table 2: Beyond Poetry: Using the Haiku Form to Synthesize, Summarize

Steve Ryan, Advertising and Public Relations, Temple University

Learn how I use haiku in class to assess students’ understanding and explore how this fun practice might work in yours.

Table 3: 3D Printing Orthotics & Prosthetics: Results from a Makerspace Grant

Jasmine Edwards, Public Health, Temple University

Use of Makerspace Studio technology assists in creating an experiential learning experience for Physical Therapy students.

Table 4: Incorporating Metacognition into the Curriculum

Joann Marie Kirchner, Music, Temple University

Metacognition involves reflecting on an individual’s progress, or lack of progress, towards a stated goal. Strategies will be presented to implement metacognition into the curriculum.

Table 5: Specifications Grading in an Upper-Level Laboratory

Elizabeth Cerkez, Chemistry, Temple University

Implementation of a unique laboratory structure which holds students to a high standard while recognizing that students may reach those standards at different speeds.

Table 6: Listen up! Integrating Podcasts to Equitably Assess Student Learning

Gabriella McLoughlin, Public Health, Temple University

The purpose of this lightning talk is to describe how a final podcast assignment was created for a class on social determinants of health and will provide attendees with ideas for integrating podcasts into their own courses.

Table 7: Replacement of Textbook with Multi-media Learning Tools

Karyn Tappe, Psychology, Rowan University

Textbooks are not necessary for, and may actually impede, optimal learning. Structured use of multi-media resources has instead provided a richer learning experience in a research class.

Table 8: An Open-Ended Math Assignment for Increased Student Engagement

Abha Belorkar, Computer and Information Science, Temple University

How can we make Math classes more engaging and inclusive for our students without sacrificing rigor or precious class time? A creative open-ended assignment could help.

Table 9: Increasing Diversity and Inclusivity Through Image Choice in Teaching Materials

Alison Roll, Health, Moravian University

Jennifer Elinich, Health, Moravian University

Incorporating inclusivity in education is essential. This includes utilizing educational images which depict diverse persons. This work describes implementation of diverse images in learning materials.

Table 10: “Progress Maps”: Visualizing Learning in Milanote

Francesca Fiore, Art and Architecture, Temple University and Art and Art History, The College of New Jersey

Using Milanote, the online organization tool, to help students map their learning progress, facilitating feedback, assessment, and reflection.

Table 11: Nurturing the autonomous learner: Reinforcing students’ internal locus of control

Elizabeth Baik, Communication and Social Influence, Temple University

This lightning talk will share students’ response to ungrading and highlight areas that warrant instructor’s care and vigilance in implementation.

Table 12: The Reproduction of (Ancient) Documents with Laser Cutters

Michael McGlin, Greek and Roman Classics, Temple University