As university faculty, we’re always looking for ways to keep our students engaged, encourage retention of material, and lower the anxiety often associated with high-stakes exams. One effective method is […]
Read MoreA sense of belonging and feeling like a part of a community is vital for the success of our students. One of the ways to build that sense of community is to help everyone get to know each other through introductory posts.
Read MoreEvery summer the Teaching and Faculty Support Center (TFSC) holds a Teaching Camp. Usually scheduled for August, Teaching Camp is faculty tradition. Camp is an informal 2-3 day opportunity to […]
Read MoreDo you ever get tired of asking your students to get into groups and waiting 5 minutes for them clump up? Take a look at some of these suggestions for moving the process along!
Read MoreThis learning activity requires the student to think more deeply about the historical era they are studying. Students create a fictional person from the time period, and then write a series of journal entries from that person’s point of view.
Read MoreFrameVR is a 3D way of displaying your information that can be viewed in either a browser or a VR headset for a more engaging and immersive experience. You can include sound, video, documents, PowerPoints, and 3D models! Simple controls allow you to move through the space and interact with others and the environment. You can give a presentation on the large screen at the front of the room by sharing your Webcam or screen. Links can be shared by adding URLs to objects within the space. Students will enjoy exploring your space or creating their own.
Read MoreMicrosoft OneNote can be incredibly helpful for keeping your notes organized and for saving paper! You can easily insert your PDF into a OneNote notebook and then make any notes on it that you want. You can even draw on your PDF if you have a touch screen or tablet with OneNote.
Read MoreSometimes the most difficult thing in the classroom is getting students to answer questions. Often they are afraid of being wrong, looking stupid, or they are anxious about what the […]
Read MoreIf you have kids, you’re sure to have seen the Remind app before. It’s used by many a homeroom teacher and baseball coach, but have you ever considered using it in your course?
Read MoreConsider thinking outside of the box for your assignments. Using songs, games and puzzles can help students to grasp a subject they might otherwise struggle with.
Read MoreAs a project in an online art history course, this instructor required the students to locate and research a work of art. Students then prepared a presentation about the work and the artist.
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