Mike Wesch

L'Infinito by Giacomo Leopardi read by a cat youtu.be/vARFd5SHJFo?si…

I am unashamed to say I absolutely love what generative AI is doing for my research. Questions that took years to answer are now answered in days. Join me and @EjSobo for an exciting conversation on how to leverage AI for better teaching and learning: aaa.underline.io/events/432/rec…

I just started a new YouTube channel focusing on the World's Religions. Lots of mini-docs exploring different religions coming soon ... youtube.com/watch?v=Gc6TrS…

@tbirdcymru Yeah, it's so fun and amazing. I really think it will help students find key information.

@mwesch Oh wow! I didn't know this either! Thanks for offering your tutorial:-) (BTW I saw you speak at ALT conference in the UK several years ago:-))

I might be late to the party here, but I just discovered that PowerPoint can make animated gifs. Along with the morph transition, this is a total game-changer for my online teaching this semester. Working on a tutorial now if you are interested (youtube.com/mwesch)

@mckc1 Of course. That would be great!

I have decided to publicly share all of the main content from my World Religions class this semester. I will also be doing some behind-the-scenes and tutorial videos. Any requests or recommendations? Here is the "trailer" youtube.com/watch?v=h2X0wU…

@ManuelScott Welcome to Manhattan! I am excited for my 2 boys to learn from you today.

Today, Matt and I will be leading three more school assemblies in Manhattan, KS. I'm hoping that today is as powerful as yesterday. Although kids share some commonalities, every group has a unique culture and personality, which requires a unique approach. Prayers appreciated.

Using basic "emojis" to color-code Canvas.

We can't color-code our syllabus / modules in Canvas, but we can use emojis. Windows logo key + . on Windows, Control-Command-Space on Mac. #onlinelearning #teachinghack #humanizeol

@rbanow @mckc1 @JRDingwall @cubs20161908 @stevestoneky They can choose which one they want to do each week.

@mckc1 @mwesch @JRDingwall @cubs20161908 @stevestoneky They're visible to all. They post in a Discussion, as with the other group, but there is no expectation that they read or reply to one another

A little hack I am trying to improve online discussions this semester. Discussions are opt-in. If a student doesn't want to discuss, they can opt to write a reflection instead. Hope it works 😬🤞

@JuanArmellini @gamerlearner Both discussions and reflections are given weekly feedback from me and the TA/tutor, mostly with suggestions and advice for how to add more depth and nuance if necessary.

@gamerlearner @mwesch Oh, absolutely. I’m saying one option seems to receive a form of feedback by default when engaging. The other makes you fly solo (dare I say, allows u to write squat ‘cos nobody checks it). For me, reflections can’t be optional & should build towards assessed work at the end.

@cubs20161908 @stevestoneky It's pretty simple. I created a group set in Canvas with 2 groups, one named "Discussion Group" and the other "Reflection Group" and set it so students can self-select into the group they want. Here is the first prompt:

@mwesch @stevestoneky I'd love any details you want to share.

A short clip from my latest YouTube video ... the most important things I learned in 20 years of anthropological fieldwork #anthropology #papuanewguinea #fieldwork youtube.com/watch?v=QYtdOj…

20 years in #papuanewguinea in under 20 minutes cooked down from over 200 hours of footage. A labor of deep love finally complete. #anthrotwitter #HumanizeOL #onlinelearning youtube.com/watch?v=QYtdOj…

@mariaballesola Probably all of those things, and one more is that some students might actually find online classes better. For many students they had not really experienced any online classes pre-covid. Now they have, and at least some of them prefer it.

@mwesch Same observation on my end Mike - same course, 2 sections, online filled up in 2 weeks, F2F at 50% capacity five weeks later.. interested in discussing the why's - convenience? flexibility? saving the commute and parking fees? moved out of the area? easier to pass?

Fall 2021 vs. Fall 2019 enrollment My online class is up 50%. In-person (same class) down 50%. Still early in the enrollment season, but I wonder if this isn't a sign of changing student demand. My f2f usually enrolls 2x online. Online is currently +40% over f2f for Fall.

@rw_161803399 Intro to World Religions. No way to cheat in this class though. Lots of activities, discussions, and reflections.

@mwesch What type of courses are these? Major? Intro? I'm becoming increasingly concerned about students making choices about ease of cheating given the growth of Chegg, Wyzant, etc.