A post-exam activity used in the face-to-face classroom is to return students’ tests and then lead a discussion on the most missed questions or demonstrate solving problems so students can improve their scores on the next exam. Does the Show Test Results and Feedback feature in Blackboard accomplish the same thing? A student’s test will be “returned” allowing them to see the … [Read more...] about Helping students to learn with exam feedback
Archives for February 10, 2022
Become a GEP 101 instructor First-Year Programs has started Fall 2022 instructor recruitment. If you are interested in teaching GEP 101, First-Year Foundations, visit the First-Year Programs website to learn more and apply. Date of first consideration is Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Please direct any questions to Dr. Tracey Glaessgen, Center for Academic Success and … [Read more...] about Participate in first-year programs to help students become successful
Request summer 2022 graduate teaching assistant funding The request form is due by Monday, February 28 The Graduate College sent the form to be used to request funding from the Graduate College for summer graduate teaching assistants to each Dean and Department Head on January 18, 2022. The form must be used when making a request for this funding, and must be signed by the … [Read more...] about What’s happening in the Graduate College
Faculty Writing Retreats Faculty Writing Retreats (in-person and virtual) will help you meet your writing goals for the year. Begin new articles, revise and resubmit, polish your book proposal, complete your last edits, and connect and collaborate with other faculty scholars. Register through My Learning Connection for any of the following dates. If you register, you may … [Read more...] about FCTL events and announcements
The COVID-19 pandemic altered education and the use of technology in many ways. We are more dependent on digital and streaming technologies a flexible, reliable, and user-friendly platform is at an all-time high. The COVID-19 pandemic caused many technology providers to enhance their products and others to fall behind in providing features needed because of changes in … [Read more...] about Mediasite transition to new platform in 2022
Seats are limited – contact the FCTL today! The COVID-19 pandemic brought about unprecedented challenges to the educational system and many educators faced disruption to their careers. Many of us felt mentally and physically exhausted wondering if we could find joy and happiness in our careers again? This new online course was developed by higher ed faculty for faculty to … [Read more...] about Virtual class for faculty – “The Wellbeing Elixer”