This section is full of timely and evidence-based practices to apply in your teaching.
- Document Headings and Accessibility: Using headings when creating a document brings structure and order to it, making it easier to read and understand for users of all types. Headings are especially important for people who use screen readers as well as people who are neurodiverse. The consistency that a structured document gives allows screen reader users to navigate and follow the document’s order, while also helping neurodiverse users stay focused on the document’s content. UNCG’s Accessibility Resources site shares a few tips for creating headings and structure, including a quick how-to video for adding headings to documents.
- VOISES Panel Takeaways | Muslim Student Experiences: Our final VOISES panel of the semester was held last week and focused on uplifting the stories and experiences of Muslim students on campus. Above all, the panelists emphasized the importance of connection and belonging on campus. Students also remarked that they would like to see more diverse perspectives represented in the content presented through course materials in all disciplines. As educators, it is important to learn more about the Islamic faith and practices as well as available campus and community resources to better support our students and create an inclusive learning environment. You can begin by reading the full summary from last week’s panel.
- Finishing the Semester Strong: Share with students how to stay on track to thrive through the rest of the semester. Dr. Rebecca Campbell, Associate Professor and Department Chair of Academic Transition Programs at Northern Arizona University in a Teaching in Higher Education podcast shares how performance barriers keep students from succeeding and how faculty can advocate for the development of help-seeking behaviors. Share your experiences of when you needed to seek help as a student. Learning how to advocate for yourself and ask for help can be coached, mentored, and taught. You may also find this recent article from the Chronicle useful in learning how to normalize seeking support through office hours for students.