“Pedagologist”

An expert in the art, science & profession of teaching.

 
 
 
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I am Dr. Tazin Daniels, a Bangladeshi-American educational developer, consultant, and coach with over 15 years of experience in higher education. I hold a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Michigan State University where I studied the use of prescription stimulants as performance enhancers among college students. As a result, I am intimately familiar with the pressures of academic life and have made it my mission to improve how we teach and learn. In my current role as an Assistant Director at the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching at the University of Michigan, I run programs and consult with instructors on online and hybrid teaching strategies. I am also a “Equitable Digital Learning Expert” with the Every Learner Everywhere Network. To learn more about my background, you can read my brief CV here.

Skills

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Educator

I have worked with graduate students and faculty across STEM, Social Sciences, Health Sciences and the Humanities who teach in online, hybrid, laboratory, large lecture, small discussion, clinical and community settings. As a result, I am able to facilitate a range of virtual seminars and workshops that are highly interactive and customized to meet my client’s specific needs. Some broad topic areas include:

  • Curriculum design & assessment

  • Lecturing and facilitation strategies

  • Team-based learning

  • Instructional technology

  • Inclusive and antiracist teaching

 
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Developer

I have over a decade of experience developing compelling online courses, including Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) funded by the Gates Foundation and the National Science Foundation. I have worked with instructors and organizations in nearly every aspect of this complex work from design to development to delivery. Some of my skills in this area includes:

  • Designing curriculum and course blueprints

  • Drafting of digital assignments from effective discussion prompts to digital portfolios

  • Creating digital content including script writing and video production

  • Graphic design such as logos, illustrations, slide templates and other branding elements

  • Guidance on best practices for equitable and accessible online teaching.

 
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Consultant

A large part of my daily work is consulting with graduate students, faculty, administrators and other leaders on educational and organizational projects of various sizes. I take great care in listening to my clients needs and bring both empathy and creativity into all of my work. Some of my skills in this area include:

  • Providing feedback on course, curricular or programatic design

  • Leading brainstorming or visioning sessions

  • Identifying challenges and priorities through observations and needs assessments

  • Facilitating conversations around diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism

 
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Coach

I work one-on-one and in small groups with both students and educators looking to improve their circumstances and realize their potential. I take a strengths-based approach that centers social identity, and prioritizes wellbeing above all else. Some of my skills in this area include include:

  • Academic coaching - strategies for studying, writing & teaching

  • ADHD and productivity coaching - strategies for organization & time management

  • Executive coaching - strategies for leadership & change management

  • Wellness coaching - strategies for work/life balance & stress management

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