Gamification in Teaching and Learning

“Be open to putting yourself in a position to try something that can potentially fail.” –Rachelle O’Brien Hello, faculty! This week we are taking you on a learning experience. First start by reading the Gen Z report- as you read it think about the students that are attending your classes currently. Next, take a look…

Meaningful Mid Semester Check-ins

“To better approach engagement in my courses —whether on the first day or any day of the semester—I start with empathy. “ –Michael Roberto Hello, faculty! As we approach the mid-semester point, you may be noticing some of your students feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, and lacking motivation. Our newsletter this week highlights the importance of maintaining…

‘Assessability’ and Universal Design for Learning

“When we have a classroom that’s built around one specific way of teaching and we’re leaving people out.“ –Jennifer Pusateri Hello, faculty! Over the past several weeks we have covered topics around best practices of including engaging discussions, offering thoughtful feedback, and assessment ideas, to name a few. We touched upon the incorporation and future…