Teaching
Considering York University’s Envision YU initiative model.
They’ve been on the lips of a growing number of postsecondary administrators and faculty in recent years, and COVID-19 has only accelerated the trend.
Sexual minorities are still experiencing barriers to care, says a professor overhauling curriculum at Dalhousie University.
Instead of relying on a ‘technological fix,’ we need to ask what drives students to cheat in the first place.
How a course on the science of learning evolved into the importance of mental health in academic skills development.
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine is inspiring other universities to prioritize social accountability, advocate for health-policy change, and serve communities in need.
An international partnership has been established to better understand plagiarism among graduate students.
Particularly in the initial phase of the public health emergency, these unsung university staff did most of the heavy lifting to rework face-to-face courses.
The COVID-19 pandemic created a new way of learning in higher education: outdoor classes.
A cognitive science professor finds little difference between using “the Netflix model” versus “the Disney+ model.”
The 2021 school year is still fraught with risks, but with major risks come major opportunities.
Use the first class of the term to show students how to use the syllabus and create a plan to direct them back to the syllabus over the semester.
Early career instructors should feel encouraged to extend and innovate in the virtual classroom.
Teaching may be more rewarding when students’ cameras are on, but it comes at a cost.
In the final stages of syllabus design, don’t forget to include your course policies.
Creating a workable course schedule for you and your students.
How to design assignments that meet your learning outcomes needs while paying attention to student workloads as well as your own.
How to select course learning materials, including reading lists, that meet your learning outcomes needs while paying attention to student workloads and diversity.
Day 1 walks you through creating the template and establishing your learning outcomes.
Getting students back to pre-COVID-19 standards will be a delicate act.