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…
Who benefits when we use Universal Design for Learning, and what is the cost? 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… Continue reading…
What is UDL, beyond technological access? 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… Continue reading…
Creative Assessments 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… Continue reading…
Feedback and reflection 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… Continue reading…
Communication, Well-Being, and Student Contact 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.
Student Voice and Midterm Feedback 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… Continue reading…
