Providing feedback is one of the most important parts of teaching, but also one of the most difficult parts of what we do. Splitting the difference between completely critical feedback and “great job, keep it up!” is a skill that even experienced practitioners struggle with. WISE feedback is an evidence-based framework that can help… Continue reading…
We hope you had a restful Labor Day weekend! In the spirit of celebrating our work, let’s consider how we can help students recognize that the meaningful work they do in class also prepares them for their futures. The tips below draw on NACE’s “The Value of Faculty Connecting Classroom Lessons… Continue reading…
Connecting Students to Beauty and Wonder 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… Continue reading…
Fostering Expert Learners through UDL 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… Continue reading…
Generative AI Use Tips 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… Continue reading…
Preparing Students for Midterms 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… Continue reading…
Evaluation isn’t just for the end of the semester 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… Continue reading…
Accessibility and Your Classroom 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… Continue reading…
Building Community in Class 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… Continue reading…
No Reason to Reinvent the Wheel 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… Continue reading…
