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Friday, October 14, 2016

Teaching & Learning Links of the Week: October 14, 2016

A roundup of four intriguing posts and articles from around the Internet.

When a Class Clicks

Building classroom community can greatly enhance the learning experience. This article details four tips for fostering a sense of community among your students.

https://chroniclevitae.com/news/1566-when-a-class-clicks

A Simple Invitation: Please See Me!

Sometimes a brief conversation with a struggling student is enough to get that student back on track. This article discusses the themes of a successful intervention through conversation.

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/effective-teaching-strategies/simple-invitation-please-see/

How to Integrate Intercultural Learning into Your Classroom

Many educators and employers agree that intercultural awareness and global competence are central to success in an increasingly diverse and interconnected society. This article provides tips for incorporating intercultural learning into your class.

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/global_learning/2016/10/how_to_integrate_intercultural_learning_into_your_classroom.html

Students Need to Develop Two Key Habits to Have a Fruitful College Experience

Getting the most out of college is challenging. This article argues that a truly transformative college experience requires students to develop meaningful relationships with peers and teachers and to take responsibility for their own learning.

http://qz.com/760550/students-need-to-embrace-change-and-develop-relationships-to-have-a-good-college-experience/

Friday, June 12, 2015

Teaching and Learning Links to See: June 12, 2015

Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

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

"Before and After: 4 Slide Makeover Tips"

Handy tips for creating more impactful, effective slides.

https://blog.slideshare.net/2015/05/18/before-after-4-slide-makeover-tips/?utm_source=slideshare&utm_medium=ssemail&utm_campaign=newsletter

"Framing Assignments for Clarity"

"I get fewer questions about clarification now, and I feel like my students have a better understanding of not only what I am asking of them, but why I create the assignments I do"

http://www.slu.edu/blogs/cttl/2015/06/03/framing-assignments-for-clarity/

"Top 4 Presentation Tools for Teachers"

Some alternative tools to consider when putting together your next lesson.

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2015/06/top-4-presentation-tools-for-teachers.html

"How to Avoid Being a Helicopter Professor"

Ensuing that the instructor is truly the "guide on the side" when students are given more freedom and control.

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-careers/how-to-avoid-being-a-helicopter-professor/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=socialnetwork

Do you know of an interesting article that you would like to share with the ATLE community? Let us know! Email atle@usf.edu

Friday, March 13, 2015

Teaching and Learning Links to See: March 13, 2015

Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

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

"Why I started Grading First Drafts and Why I Stopped"

A discussion of how grading first drafts affects student performance.

https://chroniclevitae.com/news/936-why-i-started-grading-first-drafts-and-why-i-stopped

"Call Me Dr. _________."

What to do when students won't call you by the title you've earned.

https://www.insidehighered.com/advice/2015/03/11/advice-young-black-woman-academe-about-not-being-called-doctor

"It's Not You, It's the Room - Are the High-Tech, Active Learning Classrooms Worth It?"

What role does the physical space in a classroom play? A study comparing the effectiveness of traditional versus active learning classrooms.

http://www.cbs.umn.edu/sites/default/files/public/downloads/JCST-July2013.pdf

"'No Significant Differences' in Student Outcomes by Mode of Delivery"

A non-profit organization offers a synopsis of a number of studies evaluating face-to-face versus online classes.

https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2015/03/13/no-significant-differences-student-outcomes-mode-delivery

"Moving from Multitasking to Mindfulness"

Identifying the benefits of mindful teaching, and tips for how you can help students to focus their attention.

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-and-learning/moving-multitasking-mindfulness/

Do you know of an interesting article that you would like to share with the ATLE community? Let us know! Email atle@usf.edu