Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 16th, 2015
The following entry from the 2014-2015 Teaching Issues Writing Consortium: Teaching Tips was contributed by Jodie Hemerda and Julie Frese, Ph.D., Director of Assessment and Academic Quality, University of the Rockies ————————————————————————————————————– “To be effective, feedback needs to be clear, purposeful, meaningful, and compatible with students’ prior knowledge and to provide logical connections” (Hattie & Timperley, 2007, p. 104). […]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 9th, 2015
The following entry was contributed by Joseph Michalka, Graduate Associate, Kaneb Center for Teaching and Learning. You have just finished grading the first test and while there were a couple of high B’s, you were shocked that the average was a 52. With your syllabus saying that the first exam would be a third of the final grade […]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 2nd, 2015
With Super Bowl XLIX in recently memory, it is easy to see how being a student is like being part of a sports team. You work hard for years and finally, you make the team (get into college). You’re excited, because this will develop you into the player you always knew you could be. But […]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 26th, 2015
The following entry from the 2014-2015 Teaching Issues Writing Consortium: Teaching Tips was contributed by Rachel A Rogers, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Psychology Department, Community College of Rhode Island “But I studied for hours! I don’t understand why I got such a low test grade!” I am sure that most faculty have heard these words spoken at […]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 19th, 2015
As a new TA or a young professor, the task of establishing your credibility as an instructor can be an intimidating one. In Teaching What You Don’t Know, Therese Huston provides some advice on how to establish this credibility early in the semester. Research suggests that the following common pitfalls can actually cause an instructor to […]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 15th, 2014
If you’re looking for some great books to read over the break, please check out our library for a wealth of teaching resources to help you make next semester your best yet. From all of us at the Kaneb Center for Teaching and Learning, we wish you a happy and safe holiday season!
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Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 8th, 2014
At the beginning of the semester, we invited you to Rock the First Day. As the end of the semester draws near, it is now time to ROCK THE LAST DAY! The last day of class is your opportunity to reinforce what students have learned over the course of the semester, provide students with an opportunity […]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 1st, 2014
The Kaneb Center’s recent workshops on Effective Lecture Strategies highlighted some of the important considerations when delivering a lecture in the classroom. Here are a few of the takeaways from these workshops: PREPARATION Have between 3-5 main points. Think “less is more.” The best lectures only cover a limited number of topics, as then they […]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 24th, 2014
There are many great ways to incorporate technology into the classroom to enhance students’ learning experiences. We’ve listed a few options below. What is your favorite way to incorporate technology in the classroom? In Class Polling – There are many great resources that allow in class polling. You create a poll online and students use […]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 17th, 2014
The following entry from the 2014-2015 Teaching Issues Writing Consortium: Teaching Tips was contributed by Debi Griffin, Assistant Director of the Faculty Development Center, Bellarmine University ————————————————————————————————————– Creative thinking and critical thinking are both important aspects of problem solving. The “Six Hats” exercise described below provides a framework for students to practice both. Six Thinking Hats is […]
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