VoiceThread is one of several tools I use in remote teaching. Another is Flipgrid, an example of which is found on the Students page. These VoiceThreads are offered as examples of how I’ve engaged students in remote asynchronous learning. It is not my expectation that you will watch them in full; I invite you to scroll through and get a flavor of the work.
HSCD 620, Psychopharmacology: Neurotransmitters (21 mins) This is an example of a graduate-level lecture that provides an in-depth look at a course topic. In the VoiceThread format, students can comment on any slide(s) they like, whether to the instructor or classmates, thus allowing asynchronous q&a and discussion.HSCD 603, Ethics and Professional Practice: What Could Go Wrong? (4 min) This is an example of using VoiceThread for student discussion. Students can respond to the prompt and each other by video, audio or text. This is a more dynamic asynchronous discussion format than text-based D2L discussion forums.HSCD 590G, Introduction to Substance Use and Co-occurring Disorders: DSM-5 Overview (26 min) This is an example of an overview lecture that introduces the diagnostic system used in counseling. It is the first of a series of three and sets the stage for both asynchronous and remote synchronous discussion and elaboration.HSCD 200, Pharmacology of Addictive Drugs: Abstinence Project (19 min) Created for a fully asynchronous course, this is an example of an assignment overview. It walks students through assignment handout and expectations. When I respond here to student questions and comments, my responses are available to the entire class, and remain available throughout the semester.
Qualitative Data from Student Evaluations
January 25, 2022
“Dr. Libby was available, honest and open. I really enjoy her quirky humor and that she is a human and not afraid to show it.”
January 25, 2022
“Dr. Libby . . . would use cultural details to expand our knowledge and had an intentional inclusivity about her that made the class highly enjoyable!”
January 25, 2022
“Very knowledgeable and passionate about this field and making sure the class understands the content thank you”
January 25, 2022
“Dr. Libby is an exceptional teacher. She takes extremely difficult concepts and presents them in a manner that can be understood. She is very patient and I always felt comfortable asking questions in class. I also enjoy Dr. Libby’s sense of humor; her class was always enjoyable to attend.”
January 25, 2022
“This was a difficult course for me, but well needed in this field. Prof. Libby took her time and explained the information and was available for questions in class or out of class.”
January 25, 2022
“Interesting material, learned a lot that will apply to my internship and job.”
January 25, 2022
“Class was worth triple then what we paid. This was a Gem! Professor Libby hit this one out the ball park.”
January 25, 2022
“Beginning this course I was under the assumption of it being very difficult, and possibly under-applicable. Having completed, I now feel more competent in the subject matter and can apply intersectional concepts.”
January 25, 2022
“I really enjoyed Therissa’s Ethics class. It was not unbearable as I thought an all-day Saturday class was going to be.”
January 25, 2022
“I appreciate how the professor made herself available on Remind to respond to questions and student concerns.”
January 25, 2022
“I liked the discussions in class, Therissa created a safe environment for speaking candidly, and made me think critically about ethics in counseling. I feel more confident about my values, understanding of the ethics, and the tools I have for problem-solving. I enjoyed this class immensely.”
January 25, 2022
“Professor Libby was excellent with her lecturing approach and efforts made to engage the class with assignments and projects to help enhance learning.”
January 25, 2022
Now that grades have posted, I wanted to express my gratitude for the work you put into the VoiceThreads fro Psychopharm. I found them so incredibly valuable, I actually paid to have them exported so I can save them for future reference. I know excellent work when I see it, and it’s obvious you put a great deal of time, care and knowledge into those VoiceThreads for us. It made things much easier to understand the material throughout the semester and I find them invaluable.
January 25, 2022
Also, I am loving this class and material! You are a Gem! For teaching us this subject in a way we can understand and with kindness. Thank you!
January 25, 2022
Are there any other classes you teach at metro? I love your teaching method & think you are an awesome instructor.
January 6, 2022
“Therissa Libby is kind, patient, and an amazing instructor. I enjoy listening to her speak about the content and she is awesome at answering my questions and listening to my comments in class.”
(I will forever treasure the feedback that my class was “not unbearable.”)
Sabbatical Teaching
My sabbatical time in Shillong, Meghalaya, India (Oct-Nov 2019) was extraordinary. At Martin Luther Christian University, along with teaching in two departments, I consulted extensively with the Psychology Department faculty on their undergraduate degree in psychology and graduate degree in counseling. See the Scholarship page for additional work in Shillong.
Below is the slide deck from the Psychology Dept classes I taught.
left: with MLCU administrator and Psychology Dept chair, faculty and graduate assistants; middle, Social Work students; right, teaching Social Work students
