Have you been using papers, tests, and discussion forums for assessment and you’re seeking new ideas? Are you looking for new ways to engage your students with content, but not sure where to start? Our students may have the answer! This week the UTLC spoke with students about meaningful assignments,… Continue reading…
Feedback and meaningful reflection are fundamental principles of instruction that enhance learning and boost student motivation. Reflection is not just a routine we practice but a dynamic process that allows us to integrate experiential learning, theory, and technical knowledge into better understanding (Clarà, 2015; Rousseau, 2015; Shandomo, 2010;). Specific and timely feedback… Continue reading…
As we approach Spring Break, students are stressed; we’re stressed; and constructive communication may be becoming more difficult. The following are several options for communicating with students depending on your comfort level and goals.
Drawing from the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Plus 1 approach—making small, manageable changes to enhance learning—consider how you can incrementally integrate student voice into your courses to foster continuous improvement. One effective method is engaging students at the midterm. This not only gives you valuable insights but also signals to students that their experiences… Continue reading…
Active learning has been shown to have a great number of benefits for student learning. It’s never too late in the semester to begin incorporating these strategies into your course! Before introducing an activity, it is strongly recommended to explain the purpose and benefits of the active learning strategy that will… Continue reading…
You may be wondering the best ways to leverage Teams to support teaching and learning regardless of teaching face-to-face, hybrid, or online. Many students will likely use Microsoft Teams in their future careers, so now is a great time to start learning how to use this platform to communicate, collaborate,… Continue reading…
If you have been noticing higher levels of student disengagement recently, you are not alone. A recent article in the Chronicle of Higher Education outlined common trends related to a larger “student disengagement crisis” that instructors across the country are facing including a combination of post-pandemic academic challenges, widespread mental health challenges,… Continue reading…
Towards the end of the semester, minds are turning towards end of semester assignments and exams which can add stress for everyone. As faculty we need to prepare meaningful ways to measure the students’ learning and support them in preparing for those final assessments.
Although we might want to assume that our students are coming to class prepared to learn every day, that is simply not the case. In a March 2024 article from The Chronicle of Higher Education, It’s time to start teaching your students how to be a student, Dr. Emily Isaacs states,… Continue reading…
This information focusses on preparing to hold mid-semester feedback opportunities and submit mid-term grades. Check out our Spring 2024 mid-term grades teaching tips for more information about the purpose of mid-term grades and how to discuss them with your students.
