What and how we teach can seem like a routine, especially at this point in the semester. For students, too, endlessly scrolling through unlimited entertainment can lead to an increased sense of routine and boredom in other arenas. This may seem rather ironic, but you may have sensed glimpses of ‘boredom’ in… Continue reading…
Conveying information to your students is one of the most important and complicated tasks you complete in your classroom. As we shared earlier in the semester, accessibility is important for all your course materials; this week we focus on PDFs. As we ramp up for April 2026 accessibility compliance many folks understandably have questions… Continue reading…
This week, we continue exploring the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, developed by CAST, which helps us design learning environments that give every student the opportunity to succeed. The CAST UDL Guidelines can be applied in any discipline or setting to ensure that all learners are able to access and participate in meaningful, challenging… Continue reading…
The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, developed by CAST, encourages instructors to create flexible learning environments that meet the needs of all students. UDL aims to help students become expert learners: individuals who are purposeful, motivated, resourceful, and strategic. Below are three ways to promote expert learning in any discipline. UDL reminds us… Continue reading…
Now that you’ve provided midterm grades and feedback to students, this week we’d like to discuss the importance of midterm evaluations for you as an instructor. Waiting until the end of the semester to hear from students means missing the chance to make improvements that could help them (and make… Continue reading…
Many faculty and students are using Generative AI (GAI) in both academic work and their personal lives. UNCG has a posted GAI policy that provides a variety of options for addressing GAI in your course and offers suggested syllabus language to make your approach transparent to students. UNCG’s policy allows for instructor choice… Continue reading…
Midterms are just around the corner! Many students (especially first-years) just cram or reread notes to prepare for tests and other high-stakes assessments. Research by Stephen Chew shows that explicitly teaching effective study strategies can significantly boost student learning and confidence. Demonstrating how to effectively study in your discipline is part of… Continue reading…
We are starting week three, and the beginning of the semester honeymoon phase is nearing its end. The excitement of the start of the semester has settled. The first few quizzes and projects are due soon (if not already), and students start bringing other parts of them to the classroom. How do… Continue reading…
This week, we urge you to consider accessibility in your classroom, which is helpful to all students (and us as faculty as well). New accessibility requirements for online materials provided by state and local governments will be effective April 2026. However, accessibility is also vital to keep in mind for non-online materials…. Continue reading…
Teaching tips for the beginning of the semster: Intentional work to connect with your students is a time and effort investment, but one that will create a better learning space for both you and your students. Elliott, D., Gamino, M., & Jenkins, J. J. (2016). Creating community in the college classroom:… Continue reading…