The launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 and inevitable proliferation of generative AI tools has sent many in the education community buzzing in recent months. While there is still much to learn about ChatGPT and similar tools, this week’s teaching tips focus on a few implications for course design and student learning … Continued
This week we present the next tip in our “What’s Working” video series created by UNCG instructors, for UNCG instructors. Each video will be under 5 minutes and features tips you can immediately implement in your classroom. In this week’s video, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, Judy Fowler, shares several examples … Continued
This week we present the next tip in our “What’s Working” video series created by UNCG instructors, for UNCG instructors. Each video will be under 5 minutes and features tips you can immediately implement in your classroom. In this week’s video, Assistant Professor of Dance, Clarice Young, shares practical insights … Continued
This week’s teaching tips provide insights into the upcoming celebration of Ramadan. First, we hope you will begin by watching the video above created by the UTLC in collaboration with students from the Muslim Students Association. Please keep the following strategies in mind throughout the month of Ramadan each year! Ramadan Mubarak to … Continued
To conclude Black History Month, this week’s teaching tips offer a summary from our recent VOISES panel on Black student experiences here at UNCG. Close the gap with additional support and offer concrete help. Offer practical advice. Familiarize yourself with administrative and academic support systems. Learn about student health and … Continued
This week’s teaching tips share strategies for revisiting class assignments. In the latest What’s Working video (linked above), Anne Wood – lecturer and internship director in Consumer, Apparel and Retail Studies department at UNCG – shares what’s working for her as she uses inspiration from other class assignments to create new … Continued
This week’s teaching tips come from our recent VOISES panel featuring veteran and military-affiliated student experiences. The top strategies are summarized below: Remember that every student is unique. While there are some common experiences shared by military affiliated students, it is important to remember that individuals have unique lived experiences that … Continued
For this week’s teaching tips, we wanted to take a moment to share important takeaways and strategies from our recent student focus groups to learn more about what keeps our students motivated, moving forward and successful at UNCG. Below is a summary of the major takeaways: We encourage you to … Continued
Part of teaching for equity and inclusion is to assess our personal awareness as well as the lived experiences of the students in our classroom. Presenting opportunities for students to voice the various lenses and perspectives that they bring in concert with their classmates allows for effective and meaningful learning … Continued
Mic Up your Classroom: A really easy way to practice and promote accessibility is to encourage the use of a microphone in your live meetings. Presenters tend to use them when speaking, but mics are used less frequently when it’s a student or other participant doing the talking. This often excludes … Continued