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| I’ve been beating the AI drum pretty hard, so I will let our friends in ETS share an AI resource I found last week. It’s a fantastic guide—be sure to check it out!
This week, I’m circling back to a piece, Simple ways to support student mental health in class, that Becky Supiano featured in her Chronicle newsletter at the beginning of August. It’s chock-full of insightful ideas and includes a wealth of useful links. During that time, I was juggling two webinars, an in-person workshop, and moving a child to Utah, so I initially missed it while skimming my inbox in “scan and delete” mode. In her newsletter, Becky highlights insights from Bonnie Stachowiak, producer and host of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast (a resource I highly recommend—you’re bound to find something of interest). They discuss three significant trends from the past year. The first is a focus on student mental health, which has become increasingly prominent. Stachowiak cites the work of our friend Mays Imad from Connecticut College, an expert in trauma-informed pedagogy. In last week’s newsletter, Becky shared five strategies to support student mental health based on a substantial research study. The second trend is the rapid advancement of technology in education. The third is the growing emphasis on critical reflection leading to hope and action, inspired by the work of Kevin Gannon, also known as the “tattooed professor.” Gannon’s approach largely centers on strategies to prevent burnout. To dive deeper into his perspective, I recommend his recent article, “A Faculty Survival Guide for the New Academic Year,” where he outlines four methods for navigating what may be another “unprecedented” year in higher education. As we gear up for what promises to be another busy semester, I hope you find these resources helpful in navigating the evolving landscape of education. Let’s continue to support one another and stay open to new ideas and approaches that can enhance our teaching and our students’ learning experiences. |