Notes on Teaching and Learning

Try having a conversation with your students about the course during the last week of class.

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The following entry from the 2012-2013 Teaching Issues Writing Consortium: Teaching Tips was contributed by Molly H. Baker, Ph.D., Director of Instructional Technology, Sauk Valley Community College. ———————————————————————– Let’s consider a major factor that affects students’ attention and engagement, especially in an evening or other extended length class. Of course, overall nutrition affects the brain […]

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90% of college students report moderate to high levels of anxiety around public speaking.  As teachers and researchers, we frequently find ourselves in public speaking situations.  Here are a few tips to help with public speaking anxiety: Plan and practice your movement for during your talk Don’t begin until you’re ready Practice concepts, not words Exercise […]

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