When a major global event is unfolding, students may find learning more difficult. For many of our students, the Israel-Hamas war is very distressing, and this distress may make it difficult for them to...
It’s that time again! Classes are starting soon and instructors everywhere are getting the final details for their courses together, especially getting the syllabus done and posted on Canvas. We all know the syllabus...
By Amanda Nolen, Ph.D., Faculty Teaching and Learning Initiatives, Center for Teaching and Learning When faced with redesigning a course, or designing a course from scratch, instructors are tempted to approach this task in...
The end of the semester is marked by institutional rituals that include final instructional days, final projects, and final exams. It’s easy to get caught up in the stress of covering content, grading student...