Indigenous Pedagogy Words Matter. The terms and language we use can have a direct impact on how students feel valued. When presenting information or research about Native communities, it is vital that we acknowledge the vibrant Native Nations, Tribes, and communities that are thriving today. Many Native students are faced with… Continue reading…
Incomplete Grades This post focuses on supporting students who may be issued an “incomplete” or I grade to finish work after the last date of exams. Thank you to ITS Learning Technology’s Shannon Barr for collaborating on these tips. Incomplete grades can be a great way to offer students flexibility… Continue reading…
Syllabus Tips The UTLC is pleased to announce that the UNCG Syllabus Template has been updated and is ready for use in Spring 2025. The template still contains all of the required sections outlined in the UNCG Syllabus Policy, and features strongly encouraged language such as sample Generative AI syllabus policies, and… Continue reading…
Teaching during and Post Election The UTLC has gathered several resources to aid faculty and instructors as they teach during the 2024 U.S. election cycle. The resources below offer ideas and perspectives on how to handle discussion and dialogue in your classrooms during and after the election. Emotions And Learning… Continue reading…
Mid-Semester Feedback We are fast approaching mid-semester and it is a good time to review your course and solicit students’ views of how the course is going from their perspective. A comprehensive guide from Vanderbilt University walks you through the importance of evaluation and some best practices. It is important to remember… Continue reading…
Motivating Students Through Goal Setting This week’s tips are about motivating students through goal setting, which is a great practice to use regardless of your course delivery format! As a quick reminder, pronouns are now showing up in multiple UNCG services including Outlook and Canvas. Learn more about how to add… Continue reading…
Starting the Semester off Strong Welcome back! This weeks teaching tips feature important updates, resources, and reminders to help start your semester off strong.
Scaffolding Group Work 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, Hannah Grannemann, Assistant Professor and Director… Continue reading…
Concept Maps 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… Continue reading…
Finding your “Why” 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,… Continue reading…
