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…
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…
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…
Thank you to Dr. Laura Gonzalez with Integrative Community Studies for authoring this week’s teaching tips! At UNCG, we have students who come from a wide variety of academic and demographic backgrounds and we do not all learn the same way. Here are some ideas borrowed from the UDL (Universal Design for Learning)… Continue reading…
Thank you to Dr. Laura Gonzalez with Integrative Community Studies for authoring this week’s teaching tips! Happy end of the semester, and congratulations on wrapping up your classes. While it is fresh in your mind, we encourage you think back about what worked well and what you might like to revise… Continue reading…
Thank you to Dr. Laura Gonzalez with Integrative Community Studies for authoring this week’s teaching tips! Although we all define and enact teaching in different ways, there are some common goals that unite our work as instructors. For example, we hope to create an accessible and engaging learning environment that offers something for… Continue reading…