Teaching and Learning Links of the Week: September 30, 2016

Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

A roundup of four intriguing or informative posts and articles from the around the internet:

"The Mentoring Buck Stops Here"

Often, being a good mentor for students means more than just "being approachable."

https://chroniclevitae.com/news/1552-the-mentoring-buck-stops-here

"The Flipped Classroom Unplugged: Three Tech-Free Strategies for Engaging Students"

Many instructors cite their perceived lack of creativity as one barrier to flipping the classroom. In this final article in a series on the flipped classroom, take a look at three less intimidating ways to engage students creatively.

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/blended-flipped-learning/flipped-classroom-unplugged-three-tech-free-strategies-engaging-students/

"Classrooms are Getting a Makeoever to Accommodate New Forms of Teaching"

A look at new flexible classroom spaces used to facilitate active learning, and the ways in which faculty are using them.

http://www.universityaffairs.ca/features/feature-article/student-centred-active-learning-gaining-popularity/ 

"Five Ways to Teach Students to Be Learning Centered, Too"

Have you made an effort to make student learning a priority in your courses, but the same can't be said of your students? Use these five tips to help steer them in the right direction.

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-and-learning/five-ways-to-teach-students-to-be-learning-centered-too/

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