TESS Tweets.
A collection of tweets from the Technology and Education Seminar and Showcase (TESS 2020) conference, this year held entirely online. Thanks to eCampusOntario for hosting another great event!
👏👏👏for @fernfeed and the student panel at #TESS2020 for sharing their experiences and perspectives - critical, authentic and so appreciated.
— Joanne Kehoe (@joanne_kehoe) October 20, 2020
'Be easy on yourself, this is hard'. @ubcprez presents genuine empathy and leadership in his remarks @eCampusOntario #TESS2020
— Elaine Lam, Ph.D. (@ElaineKLam) October 21, 2020
My cat Crackers enjoying the musical interlude by @OdinQuartet - #TESS2020 pic.twitter.com/NAa4NaLxRx
— Robert Luke (@robertlukedotca) October 20, 2020
.@kristamccracken says a key focus was prioritizing the individual experiences of those who spent time in residential schools. Video and audio, as well as mixed media, have been helpful for telling these stories. #TESS2020
— eCampusOntario (@eCampusOntario) October 21, 2020
WOW just heard of #beulr at #TESS2020. It's an app that enables a bot to join zoom classes to pose as a passive student. Act of resistance? Violation of institutional codes of conduct? Innovation? Reminder that perceived value and intrinsic motivation inform stdnt's choices? Ya.
— Jess O'Reilly (@Cambrian_Jess) October 20, 2020
"One of the most compassionate things you can do as a faculty member is to show your vulnerability ... even when there isn't a pandemic," says @ubcprez. Admit your mistakes. He says this gives your students confidence too. #TESS2020
— eCampusOntario (@eCampusOntario) October 21, 2020
#TESS2020 I love how @Cambrian_Jess approaches her teaching. She is flexible in HOW assignments are done not what the learning objectives are.
— Laura Killam (she/her/elle) (@NurseKillam) October 22, 2020
Amazing VR performance on now by @re_opera #TESS2020 pic.twitter.com/U3q2kKz8sL
— Robert Luke (@robertlukedotca) October 21, 2020
Presenters, keynotes, fireside chat guests, and everyone else who contributed their knowledge and experience - THANK YOU, MERCI, MIIGWETCH - @eCampusOntario's #TESS2020 was amazing because of you! pic.twitter.com/fPCP4psHpu
— M. Daniel Roukema (@roukemaMD) October 22, 2020
wowzers, @eCampusOntario. Loving the streamed entertainment during the breaks. #tess2020
— kylemackie (@kylemackie) October 20, 2020
Kudos to the chefs at #TESS2020 for the delicious breakfast buffet. They really outdid themselves this year! Woke up early to be first in line. pic.twitter.com/TPLq93AveG
— Sarah Wendorf (@SarahWendorf) October 21, 2020
Great, action-oriented keynote for @eCampusOntario's #TESS2020 by @amirad on humanizing digital spaces by deepening connections, centering empathy and designing for engagement! 👏 pic.twitter.com/n5DUk0kL3c
— Richard Webster (@rs_webster) October 20, 2020
"I want action, not statements." – Dr. Ivan Joseph, VP Student Affairs, @Laurier.
— Alison Flynn (@alisonbflynn) October 20, 2020
Students need to be supported in getting to university, yes, but also SUPPORTED through their degrees to a successful career.#TESS2020
@ubcprez describing constructing online teaching and learning as needing to master the construction of "digital Lego" - a great analogy, especially when you step on the digital Lego block in bare feet! #TESS2020
— Nick Baker (@nbaker) October 21, 2020
If your reason for requiring students to have their videos on during your synchronous class (or other things you do in your classroom) starts with I,I,I then you need to rethink your position. @brocansky #TESS2020
— Lisa Koster (@lkoster) October 21, 2020
We had committees, teams, and individuals @eCampusOntario who have all been instrumental in making #TESS2020 a success. It's been called a new standard for virtual conferences, and that's because of you. Thank you, thank you, thank you and congratulations to the entire team! pic.twitter.com/J1wBU6rWMy
— M. Daniel Roukema (@roukemaMD) October 22, 2020
This photo of the desk of our Senior Systems Admin, Luc Lacasse @eCampusOntario says it all. Huge behind the scenes effort that went into #TESS2020. Huge thanks to the team for making it all happen pic.twitter.com/jNf3Zthzbp
— Lena Patterson (@lpatter10) October 20, 2020
Okay this is a great talk but can we just take a second to look at the gorgeous art works behind @ubcprez?!? #TESS2020 pic.twitter.com/pT1Gl57fR6
— Alena Buis (@AlenaBuis) October 21, 2020
10000% here for the classical rendition of "Wake Me Up When September Ends" on coffee break #TESS2020 pic.twitter.com/BgjuMpD54U
— Emily Carlisle-Johnston (@emilycarlisle07) October 20, 2020
Sound on: @Classic_Roots #tess2020 pic.twitter.com/WqckHT1zcv
— Robert Luke (@robertlukedotca) October 22, 2020
#TESS2020 Fascinating information from UOttawa on remote learning shift. Are you new to online learning? 50% said "yes" pic.twitter.com/scctef9dSf
— Irene Stewart (@IrenequStewart) October 21, 2020
I am impressed. Not many #highered conferences begin with better understanding the student perspective. The panelists are honest and upfront about the challenges. Well done @eCampusOntario on a thoughtful approach. #Tess2020 https://t.co/KDJsoyoatI
— Elaine Lam, Ph.D. (@ElaineKLam) October 20, 2020
Negotiated grading brings out a "deeper learning experience," says @NurseKillam. She also offers students a choice in how they receive feedback, whether written, video or audio. #TESS2020
— eCampusOntario (@eCampusOntario) October 22, 2020
In response to the question, "what can be better?" A range of answers: technology support, student input & feedback, experiential opportunities, uniformity (delivery, platforms used), support resources for digital learning #TESS2020
— Kelly Brennan (@kbrenn83) October 20, 2020
This was fun!@Stephen_Hurley and Terry Greene were such great hosts- I felt so welcomed. Thank you @eCampusOntario & #TESS2020 for this opportunity. https://t.co/K7Tka3sj7d pic.twitter.com/8bOTsGfBVz
— Saddiya Rose (@s_a_rose) October 21, 2020
You can tell how much time and effort went into not just the content but also the details of @eCampusOntario #TESS2020. For example, an a virtual flickering fireplace for this fireside chat between @lpatter10 and @brocansky pic.twitter.com/qq3IAa6lpX
— Elan Paulson 🕷 (@Elan_Paulson) October 21, 2020
“When we are asking people to come to a particular place, at a particular time, and act a particular way, we’re leaving some people out.” @maryeburgess
— Alicia (@aliciahiggison) October 20, 2020
Equity requires active consideration of how we can eliminate the barriers that come with/from ALL learning spaces. #TESS2020
LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK 📢📢📢 https://t.co/8w8IiYiDxA
— Amira Dhalla (she/her) (@amirad) October 20, 2020
How else can you establish trust? Be consistent. If you're strict with deadlines, maintain that throughout. If you send out quizzes every week, keep to that schedule. #TESS2020
— eCampusOntario (@eCampusOntario) October 22, 2020
Check-out eCampusOntario’s H5P studio. Such a great free tool for building engaging online content: https://t.co/qeZzLGpVfp #TESS2020
— Rachel Hill (@_Rachel_Hill) October 22, 2020
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