Daemen’s AI Tiger Team has developed a ready-to-use resource to help faculty communicate clear expectations about AI use in their courses — aligned with Daemen’s Position Statement on the Use of Generative AI Tools. Below you’ll find all seven sample statements. Read the rationale, then copy the statement text directly…
💡 ID Tip • Respondus LockDown Browser You Can Allow Excel or Word in a Proctored Exam LockDown Browser doesn’t have to lock students out of everything. Here’s how to permit one app — while keeping the exam fully secure and monitored. What this does: With one setting in Respondus,…
Accessibility & Inclusion ID Tip: Making PDFs Accessible PDFs are one of the most common ways faculty share course materials, and one of the most common accessibility barriers students run into. A PDF that looks fine on screen may be completely unreadable for a student using a screen reader, and…
Course Planning & Design Daemen University is a subscribing member of Quality Matters (QM) — a nationally recognized, research-based framework for improving the design of online and blended courses. If you’ve heard of QM but aren’t sure what a review actually involves, here’s what to expect. The process is designed…
Accessibility & Inclusion Did you know? According to the National Center for Education Statistics, a majority of college students with disabilities at both 2- and 4-year institutions do not inform their college of their disability — which means you’re likely teaching students who qualify for accommodations but haven’t asked for…
Accessibility & Inclusion | Instructional Design Tips | Daemen University Why UDL and Why Now? If you’ve been putting time and energy into learning about accessible course design lately, you’re not alone and your effort matters. Accessibility in higher education is an evolving area, and faculty across the country are…
Did you know that your NY Public Library card can unlock a treasure trove of resources for your professional development and your students’ learning? LinkedIn Learning With a valid NY Public Library card, both faculty and students can access LinkedIn Learning for free! This platform offers thousands of courses covering…
Guidelines for written work and discussion boards Students have many opportunities to practice written communication skills throughout their time at Daemen, but are the guidelines clear and is evaluation leading to improvement? Set your students up for success by providing them with rubrics for all written communication, including discussion boards….
This week’s tip is inspired by Professor Zhongzhou Chen’s recent talk, Leveraging Machine Intelligence for More Human Touch in Teaching and Learning, hosted by the UB Office of Curriculum, Assessment, and Teaching Transformation. Professor Chen’s research shows that when used thoughtfully, AI can help faculty spend less time grading and…
Technology & Tools ID Tip: Respondus LockDown Browser What It Is Respondus LockDown Browser is a secure web browser that prevents students from printing, copying, visiting other websites, or opening other applications during an online exam in Blackboard. When a test requires LockDown Browser, students must open the exam inside…