ACUE | Sarah MacNeil | Activity https://learn.acue.org/members/macneilspalmbeachstate-edu/activity/ Activity feed for Sarah MacNeil. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:32:28 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.10 en-US 30 hourly 2 0b1a0b16137a5cd9ebe520deb225e6d1 Sarah MacNeil replied to the discussion Meet Your Community Manager! in the forum Welcome https://learn.acue.org/topic/meet-your-community-manager/page/3/#post-49376 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:59:00 -0400 Reply to Meet Your Community Manager!

Hi everyone! My name is Sarah MacNeil, and I’m an adjunct professor and instructional designer at Palm Beach State College. One topic I’d love to discuss in the Commons is strategies for further designing engaging, AI-resistant assignments that promote critical thinking and real-world application. Looking forward to connecting with you all!

]]> af4cc7430515174a9b307c925fb1d595 Sarah MacNeil replied to the discussion Starting Strong 2024: Community-Building Ice Breakers in the forum Welcome https://learn.acue.org/topic/starting-strong-2024-community-building-ice-breakers/#post-48391 Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:40:40 -0400 Reply to Starting Strong 2024: Community-Building Ice Breakers

As a professor teaching predominantly online courses, I find that icebreakers are essential for fostering a sense of community and trust right from the start. My favorite icebreaker is called “Two Truths and a Lie.” It’s simple, engaging, and helps students learn interesting facts about each other, which can create common ground and spark…

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]]> 3433a8be2341a03b8c83709f527692b6 Sarah MacNeil posted a new activity comment https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/12009/#acomment-12103 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:34:27 -0400 Congratulations on becoming a Trailblazer!😊

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]]> b506dc55140ab6de042d8649cd1f9f24 Sarah MacNeil posted a new activity comment https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/12084/#acomment-12099 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 01:22:51 -0400 Thank you so much, Professor Pernick!

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]]> 63d8c54d974d93ccd4004e1dea8982b6 Sarah MacNeil reached the commons launch leader recognition Top Founding Contributor: This prestigious award is reserved for those who have […] https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/12084/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 17:15:20 -0400

This prestigious award is reserved for those who have made outstanding contributions to our community from its early stages. Your dedication and substantial input in commenting, posting, and event participation have laid the foundation for a thriving and supportive community.

]]> 3 e86698c665415d226b825fe496aebb15 Sarah MacNeil replied to the discussion Starting Strong 2024: Jazzing up your Syllabus in the forum Welcome https://learn.acue.org/topic/starting-strong-2024-jazzing-up-your-syllabus/page/2/#post-47943 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 17:29:48 -0400 Reply to Starting Strong 2024: Jazzing up your Syllabus

Simple Syllabus is what we also use at PBSC. It is a great tool that makes creating, managing, and sharing course syllabi super easy. It has a user-friendly interface with drag-and-drop features and clear prompts, making it simple for instructors to create and edit syllabi. The tool comes with standardized templates to keep things…

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]]> ed0ee198da718ccede12d44768cf9ef7 Sarah MacNeil replied to the discussion Starting Strong 2024: Jazzing up your Syllabus in the forum Welcome https://learn.acue.org/topic/starting-strong-2024-jazzing-up-your-syllabus/#post-47845 Fri, 02 Aug 2024 16:00:53 -0400 Reply to Starting Strong 2024: Jazzing up your Syllabus

As an instructional designer and adjunct professor, I focus on creating an engaging syllabus by integrating visual elements like infographics and images to highlight key information. I use clear, friendly language to communicate course expectations and policies, ensuring students can easily grasp essential details. The syllabus…

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]]> c5e43f82675d9456f795ac70f21f9520 Sarah MacNeil replied to the discussion Fun Fact Friday: ACUE on the Road in the forum Welcome https://learn.acue.org/topic/fun-fact-friday-acue-on-the-road/page/2/#post-47821 Fri, 02 Aug 2024 13:54:42 -0400 Reply to Fun Fact Friday: ACUE on the Road

Absolutely! As an instructional designer and adjunct professor, I am consistently seeking high-quality instructional resources, and ACUE’s materials stand out as exceptional. Their choice to film on various college campuses, including Bergen Community College, underscores their dedication to authenticity and relevance in education.…

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]]> 2c4cc5460d45d080a6889b22d6818756 Sarah MacNeil posted a new activity comment https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/11885/#acomment-11888 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:00:07 -0400 Congratulations Nicole!🎉

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]]> 6ca27a99cbdc6864f23195f82cde92ab Sarah MacNeil reached the commons launch leader recognition Community Builder: Your active participation and significant contributions […] https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/11865/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:35:49 -0400

Your active participation and significant contributions have made you a vital member of our community. Your regular involvement in discussions, consistent event attendance, and engaging posts are essential to our platform’s growth and success.

]]> 0 e1a2a068c11a51ec2e117757abbf25bd Sarah MacNeil posted a new activity comment https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/3272/#acomment-3444 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:03:18 -0400 Thank you so much, Priyadarshini!

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]]> 04b4f0dc31714d418a3a25274ef754b8 Sarah MacNeil posted a new activity comment https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/3313/#acomment-3435 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:31:59 -0400 Jorge, congratulations on reaching the goal of Commons Trailblazer!😊

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]]> f9b55da4b7937a499c82c16b52bd3abf Sarah MacNeil replied to the discussion You can now get recognized in the Commons! in the forum Welcome https://learn.acue.org/topic/you-can-now-get-recognized-in-the-commons/page/2/#post-45329 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:19:40 -0400 Reply to You can now get recognized in the Commons!

Thank you so much, Jorge!

]]> b3c288ba5433ba47ac55bea284be4ef4 Sarah MacNeil reached the commons launch leader recognition Engagement Champion: Engagement Champions are recognized for their […] https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/3272/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:34:16 -0400

Engagement Champions are recognized for their active participation and commitment to our community. By frequently commenting, posting, and attending events, you’re fostering engagement and helping to create a lively, interactive environment.

]]> 2 400242965dc336b2dd64fb1379ad43ab Sarah MacNeil replied to the discussion You can now get recognized in the Commons! in the forum Welcome https://learn.acue.org/topic/you-can-now-get-recognized-in-the-commons/page/2/#post-45170 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:06:33 -0400 Reply to You can now get recognized in the Commons!

Thank you Kelly for the great tips!

]]> baf1182b284fb478a150fd9ac0697160 Sarah MacNeil replied to the discussion Media literacy and your students in the forum Welcome https://learn.acue.org/topic/media-literacy-and-your-students-3/#post-45022 Fri, 05 Jul 2024 13:47:52 -0400 Reply to Media literacy and your students

Hi Jamie,

It’s great to see your eagerness to enhance your methods and empower your students in this area. I understand your concerns about the restrictions you’ve been implementing in your teaching approach. It’s commendable that you are reflecting on your current methods and seeking new strategies to make the learning experience more…

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]]> e77ecee622bb78ed9ae203ad8b8d517d Sarah MacNeil posted a new activity comment https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/3213/#acomment-3225 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 14:09:58 -0400 Thank you so much, Kelly!

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]]> c5a6d2c86432889f81a578a3c4874018 Sarah MacNeil reached the commons launch leader recognition Commons Trailblazer: This level recognizes those who take the first steps […] https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/3213/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 19:28:44 -0400

This level recognizes those who take the first steps in contributing to our community.  Whether through thoughtful comments, insightful posts, or engaging in events, you’re leading the way and setting a great example for others to follow.

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