Center for Excellence in TeachingUse of social media in academic courses
Use of social media platforms in academic courses. Specifically, considering requiring students to post on social media platforms that are not secured by USC, such as through Shibboleth verification.
Resources: TAs
Test question design
A comparison chart of test question types that outlines the purpose of each question type, or why you would elect to use that type of question on a test. The chart also includes tips for writing each type of question. The set of reflection prompts can be used as a final check of each question you have designed.
Peer feedback form for group presentations
A sample form for use by students when they are observing other students’ class presentations, focusing on constructive suggestions for improvement.
Icebreakers
An outline of the process for facilitating an icebreaker activity in class, and several icebreaker formats that can be used in onground and online courses.
Accessing independent review resources for online teaching in Blackboard
A step-by-step guide to access the Independent Review Resources for Online Teaching in Blackboard. There are three organizations available, depending on your USC role.
Case-based role play
A general structure and options for case-based role play activities and assignments.
Authority in the classroom
A summary of a research-supported model of instructor authority.
Designing reflection assessments
A description of a five-step model that instructors can use in designing in-class reflective assignments.
Introduction to rubrics
A video by Karla Heidelberg describing rubrics.
Using Google Suite tools
A video demonstration by Artineh Samkian on ways to incorporate Google Suite into your course design and teaching.