E-Learning Gems gallery 2020

In the E-Learning Gems competition, students and staff nominated e-learning concepts and content created by lecturers during the 2020 summer semester which reflected particularly great enthusiasm and dedication. This semester saw the creation of many new e-learning modules as the university moved from on-site to remote learning in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. To make sure the hard work of the lecturers did not go unnoticed and to show our appreciation for their work, we created the TUD E-Learning Gems competition. The aim was to create a gallery of inspirational e-learning courses to serve as a template for others.

We are delighted to present the three winning entries – the gems that received the most votes.

Winning entries
Collage: Lecture overview © Lydia Günther

Proof of academic performance – biology practical for medical students (#LG2)

Prof. Dr. Georg Breier, Dr. Lydia Günther _ Lecture (asynchronous and synchronous), practical (asynchronous and synchronous), integrative seminar (asynchronous and synchronous), Moodle for distribution of resources and for submitting and correcting completed assignments._Keywords: Flipped classroom, blended learning, medical biology, videos of practicals Learn more

Screenshot: Online Tutorium © Tim Scheplitz

Programming and Databases 2 (#TS1)

Tim Scheplitz, Marcel Susky, Kai Gand, Linda Kosmol_Lecture (asynchronous), practical (asynchronous), tutorial (synchronous/asynchronous), OPAL forums / email_Keywords: Fundamental studies, large-scale course, combination of learning formats, Business Information Systems, database systems Learn more

Bilder: Ausstellungshalle im Technikmuseum Hugo Junkers in Dessau-Roßlau mit Kranbahnträgern als unterspannte Trapezträger © Rainer Schlebusch

Fundamentals of Stereo Statics (#RS1)

Dr. Rainer Schlebusch _ asynchronous video lectures, sample exercise videos and video exercises; synchronous online consultation; email communication; sample examinations (with short solutions) and cheat sheets in the exam _ Keywords: Engineering mechanics, stereo statics, statics of rigid bodies, equilibrium, load-bearing structures Learn more

We are also proud to present the other gems which were nominated. Take a look through the gallery to find inspiration and input for your own teaching.

We would like to thank everyone who took part (course creators and voters alike) – this gallery would not have been possible without them. We wish you every success in the creation of your own digital teaching program and hope that you have fun in the process!  If we can assist you in any way, please do not hesitate to contact us.

School of Science
Screenshots: Presentation slides © Arnd Bäcker

Computational Physics (#AB1)

Prof. Dr. Arnd Bäcker _ Lecture and work groups (combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning)_ Keywords: Flipped classroom, Matrix messenger, BigBlueButton video conferences, Python, theoretical physics Learn more

Figure providing an overview of the Wikipedia projekt © Lena Gmelch

Acquiring Knowledge, Sharing Knowledge – Wikipedia Project in Biopsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience: Dr. Lena Gmelch

Dr. Lena Gmelch _ Seminars, synchronous learning _ Keywords: Wikipedia, free knowledge, flipped classroom, peer feedback, collaborative writing Learn more

Foto: Titelbild der Vorlesung © Steffen Danzenbächer

Atomic and Molecular Physics for Teacher Training Students (#SD1)

PD Dr. Steffen Danzenbächer (#SD1) _ Asynchronous lecture in video format with transcripts / synchronous practicals via Zoom with sample solutions _ Keywords: Online practicals and lectures, physics teacher training, atomic and molecular physics, motivational online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic, problem-solving in online teaching Learn more

Screenshot: Chat zur Online Übung © Stefan Neukamm

Fundamentals of Mathematical Analysis (#SN2)

Prof. Dr. Stefan Neukamm _ This course was composed of 50 asynchronous lecture videos and transcripts, synchronous practicals carried out as a group in interactive video conferences, homework and online tests. _ Keywords: Foundation lecture, mathematics, asynchronous lecture, synchronous practical, first year of studies Learn more

Foto: Erkärung Schaubild © Susanne Narciss

Diagnosing Learners' Progress and Giving Feedback (#SN1)

Prof. Dr. Susanne Narciss_ Skills-oriented seminar – flipped classroom principle – learners as instructional designers _ Keywords: Flipped classroom, skills orientation, learners as instructional designers, psychology of teaching and learning, teacher training students Learn more

Zeichnung: Newton Kugel

Theoretical Mechanics (Second semester lecture series for undergraduate physics students) (#WS1)

Prof. Dr. Walter Strunz _ Lectures on YouTube (asynchronous), live weekly drop-in sessions (synchronous), weekly synchronous discussions in smaller practical groups to discuss methods of solving for the weekly tasks which accompany the lectures Learn more

Screenshot: OPAL Kursstartseite © Christian Zschalig

Algebra and Number Theory for Teacher Training Students (#CZ1)

Christian Zschalig _ asynchronous lectures and practicals in an OPAL course, three times a week, interactive practicals in BBB, Matrix chats for the course _Keywords: Mathematics, algebra, “factoring in all possibilities” Learn more

Screenshot: Versuc © Falk Röder

Virtual Laboratory for Students of Physics (Bachelor’s) and Teacher Training (#FR1)

Dr. Falk Röder _ Practical training / asynchronous _ Keywords: Physics, practical training, virtual experiments, 3D simulation, individual measurements Learn more

Abbildung: Statistik Puzzle © Matthias Rudolf

Elementary Statistics and Multivariate Statistics (MUVE-STAT) (#MR1)

Dr. Matthias Rudolf _ Multimedia learning environment: Asynchronous execution during the 2020 summer semester of the ‘Advanced Multivariate Statistics’ course _Keywords: Statistics, learning environment, multimedia, simulations, interactivity Learn more

Präsentationsfolie: Team der Veranstaltung © Jan Rudl

Statistics for Social Sciences (#JR1)

Dr. Jan Rudl _ Synchronous lecture (with asynchronous upload) and asynchronous computer-based practical _ Keywords: OPAL course as platform for all resources, electronic lecture transcripts, synchronous lectures (with asynchronous upload), asynchronous computer-based practical, electronic study and sample tests, reliable deadlines, ease of planning Learn more

School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Collage: Seminrergebnisse Sterben, Tod und Trauer © Isabell Dietze-Fründt

Death and Mourning in Primary School Education (#ID1)

Isabell Dietze-Fründt _ Seminar, fully asynchronous _ Keywords: Cemetery, primary school education, philosophy, pools of experience, reflection Learn more

Abbildung: Vorlesung: Startseite, Aufzeichnung und Materialien © Helena Kowalewska Jahromi

Legal matters for young companies (#HK1)

Helena Kowalewska Jahromi _ Lecture (as asynchronous as possible, exam prep via video conference) with final exam and weekly comprehension tests to confirm participation _ Keywords: Lecture, video recording, interaction, AQUA, introduction Learn more

Collage: Seminarergebnisse Kind und Welt © Isabell Dietze-Fründt

Children and the World – Dimensions and Perspectives of Elementary School Education (#ID2)

Isabell Dietze-Fründt _ Seminar, 80% asynchronous, 20% synchronous _ Keywords: Children, world, primary-school education, changing perspectives, didactics Learn more

Meme: Witz über die Vorlesung © Alexander Lasch

Blended learning in German Studies (#AL1)

Prof. Dr. Alexander Lasch _ All content available online and open to all as OER, asynchronous formats over live formats. Messenger groups (MATRIX) for synchronous communication, video conference solutions as a secondary option. _ Keywords: #BlendedLearning, #Collaboration, #Digital, #Linguistics Learn more

Screenshot: Video der Veranstaltung © Claudia Kutter-Clauß

Basics of Speech – Speech Training (#CK1)

Claudia Kutter-Clauß _ Seminar & practical (2 hours per week) with asynchronous teaching as educational videos/participatory videos (warm-ups), homework assignments, small groups (via video conference), audio and video feedback, synchronous video conference calls _ Keywords: Voice and elocution training, audience awareness, video feedback, audio feedback, warm-ups Learn more

Image: Science Communication 2.0 © Simon Meier-Vieracker

Science Communication 2.0 (#SM1)

Prof. Dr. Simon Meier-Vieracker _ Seminar with a mix of synchronous and asynchronous content. All content was made available as open educational resources. _ Keywords: Project seminar, linguistics, science communication, COVID-19, digitalization Learn more

Screenshot: notice with embedded video © Susann Wagenknecht

Sociology of Technology – (Non)use (#SW1)

Jun.-Prof. Susann Wagenknecht, PhD _ Project seminar with synchronous and asynchronous elements _ Keywords: Sociology, research project seminar, OPAL blog, educational videos, video conferences Learn more

Collage: Course overview © Peter Schulze

Performance evaluation in (vocational) education (#PS2)

Peter Schulze _ Asynchronous OPAL seminar, synchronous Zoom seminars_ Keywords: Diagnostic competence of teachers, perception and observation, criteria for measuring performance, summarizing and reviewing performance, operators, preparing written and oral performance checks Learn more

Screenshot: Thumbnail Youtube Video "Metamorphosen" © Solvejg Nitzke

Metamorphoses – Myth and Modernity (#SN3)

Dr. Solvejg Nitzke _ Synchronous seminar with possible asynchronous study _ Keywords: Literature and Cultural Studies, comparative literature, Work on Myth, myths and modernity, Metamorphoses Learn more

Screenshot: Titelfolie der Veranstaltung © Hannelore Georgi

Virtual Classroom for the Elementary-Level Russian Course 4+5 (#HG1)

Hannelore Georgi _ Seminar/speaking practice – synchronous via video conference, asynchronous via virtual classroom _ Keywords: Language learning, Russian, Moodle, virtual classroom, range of methods Learn more

Präsentationsfolie: Arbeisplatz einrichten © Paula Volkland, Jasmin Denecke

Workshop – How to structure your remote learning routine (#PV1)

Annedor Scholtz _ Asynchronous, digital workshop - 4 videos and worksheet _Keywords: Remote work, managing breaks, self-organization, stress avoidance Learn more

School of Engineering Sciences
Screenshot: Thumbnail Video Vorlesung © Robert Kupfer

Plastics Processing (#RK1)

Dr. Robert Kupfer _ Lecture and practical training _ Keywords: Virtual training, mechanical and testing technology, interactive presentation Learn more

Screenshots: Präsentationsfolien © Yordan Kostadinov Kyosev

Techniques and Machines for Producing Ready-Made Clothing (#YK1)

Prof. Dr. Yordan Kyosev _ Online lecture via web conference (3 hours per week), online lecture via web conference (3 hours per week), on-site practical training (1 hour per week) Learn more

Abbildung: Überblick der Veranstaltung © Thiemo Leonhardt

Programming for Teacher Training Students (#TL1)

Dr. Thiemo Leonhardt, Jens Spröte, David Voigt _ Lecture and practicals (95 % asynchronous and 5% synchronous) _ Keywords: Active learning, introduction to programming, scaffolding, teacher training, Coding Dojo Learn more

Image: Tuning fork © Uwe Marschner

Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) 2020 (#UM2)

Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Uwe Marschner _ synchronous and asynchronous (lecture, seminar + consultation, practical training) Learn more

Figure 2: Sequence of the refresher course © Christoph Laabs

Mathematics refresher 3 for Mechanical Science and Engineering students (#CL1)

Christoph Laabs _ Blended learning (hybrid), alternating synchronous and asynchronous phases Learn more

Screenshot: Thumbnail Vorlesung Rheologie 1 © Stefan Odenbach

Rheology 1 (#SO2)

Prof. Dr. Stefan Odenbach _ Lecture/practical, oral examination, 8th semester in Mechanical Engineering, approx. 25 participants, hybrid format during the remote learning semester Learn more

Abbildung: Kursaufbau © Michael Schwarzenberger

Machine Learning in Manufacturing (#MS2)

Dr. Michael Schwarzenberger & Prof. Dr. Steffen Ihlenfeldt _ Flipped classroom lecture with practical, 4 hours per week (2 lecture hours & 2 practical hours) (combined asynchronous and synchronous format, blended learning) _ Keywords: Blended learning, educational videos, online quiz, machine learning in mechanical engineering, application-oriented learning Learn more

Screenshot: OPAL Kurs Rechnernetze © Markus Wutzler

Computer Networks (#MW1)

Dr. Markus Wutzler _ asynchronous lecture and practical in OPAL, additional online, synchronous events_Keywords: virtual format, asynchronous & synchronous flipped classroom, mix: classic slides & tasks, video streams & live conferences, interactive tasks & self-assessment, Carried out via: OPAL/ONYX, video streaming/YouTube/BigBlueButton, AMCS Learn more

Screenshot: Präsentationsfolie © Christian Scheunert

Introduction to Systems Theory (#CS1)

Dr. Christian Scheunert & Mathias Kortke _ Lecture, practical and optional tutorial (all asynchronous) _ Keywords: Online multimedia resources for the independent study of a core subject Learn more

Screenshot: Thumbnail Vorlesung Mess- und Automatisierungs­technik 2 © Stefan Odenbach

Measuring and Automation Technology 2 (#SO1)

Prof. Dr. Stefan Odenbach _ Lecture/practical/practical training with a final exam. Learn more

Collage: Überblick über den Kurs © Jürgen Bauch

Physical Material Diagnostics – Covid Version (#JB1)

Prof. Dr. Jürgen Bauch (#JB1) _ Lecture and practical training (201)) _ Keywords: Fully digital OPAL course, video and audio recording, stylus pen, digital components from tutorials, support documents and course timeline, compressed files, asynchronous course structure suited to remote learning (no set lecture times) Learn more

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Screenshot: Kollaborative Aufgabenlösung in Echtzeit in Padlet © Eric Schoop

Elective compulsory module ‘Knowledge Management’ (#ES1)

Prof. Dr. Eric Schoop, M. Sc. Emanuel Zimmerling, M. Sc. Samuel Reeb _ Virtual flipped classroom with asynchronous and synchronous components _ Keywords: Knowledge management, flipped classroom, academic publications, case study work, ability to work in a team Learn more

Foto: Aufnahmestudio, A+S Consult GmbH © Veit Appelt

Building Information Modeling in Transportation (#VA1)

Dr. Ing. Veit Appelt (TU Dresden, A+S Consult GmbH), Dr. rer. nat Klaus Tilger (A+S Consult GmbH), Dipl. Math. Jens Bartnitzek (A+S Consult GmbH) _ Lectures and seminars as video livestreams with online chat function and broadcast with option to download _ Keywords: Livestream, YouTube, green screen, OBS, online chat Learn more

Screenshot: Beispiel Zuordnungsaufgabe Online-Test © Ulrich Maschek

Planning Safety Systems (PSA20) (#UM1)

Dr. Ulrich Maschek _ Course with asynchronous lectures, synchronous practicals and a synchronous exam _ Keywords: Online course, OPAL, ONYX, activation methods, engineering Learn more

Screenshot: OPAL Kursstartseite © Kati Ahnert

Air Traffic Control (#KA1)

Kati Ahnert _ Primarily asynchronous lecture (with some synchronous supplementary meetings) _ Keywords: OPAL, MAGMA Video Stream, Big Blue Button, air traffic live chat, digital exercises / homework Learn more

Präsentationsfolie: Ablauf der Blockveranstaltung © Samuel Reeb

Digital Change – Skills for the Work of Tomorrow (#SR1)

Dr. Peter Geißler & Samuel Reeb _ Synchronous online course with lecture, seminar and project components, asynchronous project group work _ Keywords: Digital transformation, change management, digital group work, organization development, case study work Learn more

Thumbnail: From on-site to remote learning © Ulrich Maschek

From On-Site to Remote Learning – Didactic and Technical Tips for Transferring a Course to OPAL: Dr. Ulrich Maschek (#UM3)

Dr. Ulrich Maschek _ YouTube tutorial for lecturers _ Keywords: YouTube, tutorial, creating an e-learning course, OPAL, activation methods Learn more

Collage: Veranstlatungsübersicht © Ostap Okhrin

Multivariate Statistics (#OO1)

Prof. Dr. Ostap Okhrin _ Three courses (lectures): Theoretical Multivariate Statistics, Applied Multivariate Statistics and Data-Driven Statistics. Lectures were uploaded to YouTube _ Keywords: Complicated topics made easy, motivating, YouTube, fun, quality. Learn more

Abbildung: Interview © Florian Siems

Marketing, Business Ethics and Sustainability (#FS1)

Prof. Dr. Florian Siems _ Video recorded with Zoom in April 2020 as part of an asynchronous lecture on the basics of marketing (Bachelor’s degree program in Business Administration and Economics, 2nd semester) _ Keywords: Interview with an expert, sustainability, ethics, marketing, business administration and economics, part of remote learning in the 2020 summer semester Learn more

Screenshot: Online Tutorium © Tim Scheplitz

Programming and Databases 2 (#TS1)

Tim Scheplitz, Marcel Susky, Kai Gand, Linda Kosmol _ Lecture (asynchronous), practical (asynchronous, tutorial (synchronous/asynchronous), OPAL forums / email _ Keywords: Fundamental studies, large-scale course, combination of learning formats, Business Information Systems, database systems Learn more

Bilder: Ausstellungshalle im Technikmuseum Hugo Junkers in Dessau-Roßlau mit Kranbahnträgern als unterspannte Trapezträger © Rainer Schlebusch

Fundamentals of Stereo Statics (#RS1)

Dr. Rainer Schlebusch _ asynchronous video lectures, sample exercise videos and video exercises, synchronous online consultation, email communication, sample examinations (with short solutions) and cheat sheets in the exam _Keywords: Engineering mechanics, stereo statics, statics of rigid bodies, equilibrium, load-bearing structures Learn more

School of Medicine
Collage: Lecture overview © Lydia Günther

Proof of academic performance – biology practical for medical students (#LG2)

Prof. Dr. Georg Breier, Dr. Lydia Günther _ Lecture (asynchronous and synchronous), practical (asynchronous and synchronous), integrative seminar (asynchronous and synchronous), Moodle for distribution of resources and for submitting and correcting completed assignments._Keywords: Flipped classroom, blended learning, medical biology, videos of practicals Learn more

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