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Tidbit: First Day of Class
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| Preparing for the first day of class, I always revisit Lang’s four key things to set the right tone: curiosity, community, learning, and course expectations. This one-page newsletter gives a brief summary as well as a link to the more comprehensive article.
I am going to be particularly vigilant this semester not just for the first day but for the first two weeks. |
Tidbit: Celebrating our graduates!
The Center for Learning and Teaching (CfLT) is excited to announce the first graduating cohort of the Denison Teaching Seminar (DTS). The cohort includes Leksa Lee from Global Commerce and East Asian Studies, Stacey Truex from Computer Science, Tim Attalah from Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Amanda Arnold from Health, Exercise, and Sport Studies. These four joined the DTS in the fall of 2021, pioneering this community of practice.
Tidbit: How to escape grading jail
Yes, it’s that time of year again. You promised yourself you wouldn’t end up here, but here you are, preparing to enter the all-too-familiar “grading jail.” As we revisit the article “How to Escape Grading Jail,” Kevin Gannon offers long-term strategies for “next time.” However, he also provides practical tips for leveraging technology to streamline our grading processes.
Tidbit: The end of the streak!
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It was a good run, but I am happy to announce that my students finally broke their attendance streak I mentioned in my last post. On Monday, after the break, I had 100% attendance for the first time in eight weeks, meeting four days a week. I share this news with a mix of light-heartedness and a dose of concern.
Tidbit: How’s your class attendance?
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| For more than a year, the issue of attendance has come up in various conversations in the Center. Students take self-described mental health days or they just don’t show up. Last year, I was on sabbatical from teaching. This year, my fall class was fine, just one chronic attendance issue who was on numerous radar screens. |
Tidbit: Teaching Information Literacy in an Age of Misinformation
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In the digital age, where misinformation abounds, empowering our students with robust information literacy skills has never been more critical. Dr. Krista Black’s recent article, “Teaching Information Literacy in an Age of Misinformation,” offers a compelling look into the challenges and strategies for integrating these essential skills into our curriculum. From evaluating source credibility to understanding perspectives and leveraging primary data, Dr.
Tidbit: Midterm Course Evaluations
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| Yes, it’s that time of the semester already! Time to get that feedback from students to gently adjust things or reinforce with them why things are done a certain way. You probably already have a form you use. If not, you can find a variety of them in this post from the TTT archive.
Above all, please remember to go over your findings with your students as soon as possible, like the next class. |
Tidbit: Teach About Climate Change with 30 Graphs from the New York Times
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As the director, I subscribe to a ton of publications, newsletters, and blogs. When I saw this piece, Teach About Climate Change With 30 Graphs From the New York Times, my initial thought was to send this to my colleagues in Environmental Studies. However, reflecting on the universal impact of climate change, I believe it’s crucial for our entire liberal arts institution to consider how we can enhance education on this pervasive issue.
Tidbit: Supercharge your slide deck for student learning
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Many of us use slide decks in the classroom. They are great for organizing information and keeping the class on track. This piece from the Teaching Professor gives us three things to consider from a cognitive psychology perspective aimed at enhancing how your slide deck supports student learning. |