Competitor Info
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Ready to compete? All you need to do is
(1) write a 1-2 sentence description of what you will be presenting (a specific way you use Canvas/technology, an activity you do with students, a productive way they show their learning or a framework/principles you use to design your class... the possibilities are endless)
(2) let us know your availability for the live preliminary competition on Friday March 20th from noon - 1pm. We will need to set-up a time before March 19th to meet and do a 1-take recording.
You are welcome to share this Teach-off with their colleagues and encourage them to participate and/or compete as well!
sCROLL DOWN TO VIEW THE RUBRIC FOR VOTING AND TIPS FOR YOU!
Live Competition
All competitors presentations will be viewed during the Live Watch Party on March 20th. Those who are unable to attend in-person or virtually will work with LeighAnn to have their 1-take video ready to be showed during the watch party. All live presentations will be recorded during this watch party and be made available online. People unable to attend the live watch party can then view all the presentations between March 23rd and April 6th. The votes across the live and asynchronous voting will be tallied and the top presenters will present again live during the CTL's End of Year Extravaganza on Friday, April 17.
Date for live, in-person watch party:
- Friday March 20th 12:00-1:00 pm
Live, in-person Championship Finale:
- Friday, April 16th (DI HUB 219 - Kent Campus), during the CTL End of Year Extravaganza
Recipe for Inspiration Cards
All competitors will be asked to contribute information that will be organized into a recipe card prior to April 10th. That information, the what, why and considerations will be abbreviated and organized into a recipe card that will then be distributed during the Championship round and be placed online as a resource for other instructors to view and reference.
Rubric for Voting
| 3 points | 2 points | 1 point | |
| Pacing | Well-paced throughout, no rushing or dragging. | Mostly well-paced, with minor rushing or pauses. | Poor pacing, rushed at the end or imbalanced time to cover all required elements (what, why, hints). |
| Clarity and Relevance | Practice and connection to student learning was explained clearly. | Explanation and connect were mostly learn. | Practice was unclear, overly complicated, or lacked a connection to student learning. |
| Potential for Success in Other Courses | Highly adaptable and beneficial for a variety of courses. | Moderate potential for adaptation in a variety of courses. | Difficult to see how this practice could work outside the presenter's context. |
| Inspiration & Reflection | Sparked new ideas or caused me to reflect in new ways in my own teaching. | Mildly thought-provoking rather than inspiring deeper reflection on teaching. | Did not prompt reflection or inspire. |
| Delivery | Delivered with enthusiasm and confidence, engaging throughout. | Delivery was solid but could have been more dynamic. | Delivery was unenthusiastic. |
Viewers will provide 1, 2, or 3s for each criteria (for each presenter). They will than rank all of the presentations they viewed during that session. These votes will be submitted via Qualtrics, tallied and the winner from each prelim round will move on to the finale. Videos with highest ranking as of April 10th will also move on to the finale.
Tips for Presenters/Competitors
- Focus on One Key Practice: Choose a single teaching practice and dive into its essence. Share how it works, why it鈥檚 effective, and any tips for implementation.
- Think of it like a short TEDtalk: Keep it engaging, clear, and impactful within the short time frame. Your audience is varied so keep in mind accessible language and avoiding jargon.
- Practice Your Timing: Ensure your presentation fits comfortably within the 5-minute limit to avoid rushing but please do NOT spend hours preparing. This is meant to be good fun, rather than time-consuming.
- Avoid over-reliance on technology: If using interactive tech, test it beforehand, but remember it鈥檚 not essential for this format. Feel free to keep it simple, a single image or slide can be more effective than a dense presentation.
- Have fun! Share your teaching practice with enthusiasm鈥攜our excitement can inspire others.