Teaching and Learning Links of the Week: January 29, 2016

Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

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

"Digital Distractions"

Study: The use of devices in the classroom for nonclass purposes is on the rise.

bit.ly/23qylc5   

"The First Few Weeks"

Reflecting on one's successes and setbacks as the semester kicks off.

http://teachinginhighered.com/teaching/the-first-few-weeks/ 

"Teaching Ourselves to Teach"

"Concrete ways faculty can work with other colleagues to improve their teaching"

https://t.co/tUqp9ITjYu 

"A Fresh Take on Successful Group Work"

Translating the approach that successful teams in the private sector 

http://www.luminaris.link/blog/a-fresh-take-on-successful-group-work 

    

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Teaching and Learning Links to See: March 20, 2015

Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

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

"'Know Thy Selfie': A Selfie Group Discussion Assignment"

An assignment that asks students to take a critical look at what their 'selfies' represent.

http://chronicle.com/blogs/profhacker/know-thy-selfie-a-selfie-group-discussion-assignment/59627

"The 4 Properties of Powerful Teachers"

What are the hallmarks of great teaching?

http://chronicle.com/article/The-4-Properties-of-Powerful/228483/

"Using Cumulative Exams to Help Students Revisit, Review, and Retain Course Content"

The merits of having students retain information throughout the semester.

http://t.co/fW6I96cF9t

"The 4 Biggest Mistakes that Teachers Make When Integrating Technology"

Keep these in mind when thinking about employing a new technology in your teaching.

http://mrkempnz.com/2015/03/the-4-biggest-mistakes-that-teachers-make-when-integrating-technology.html

"What it Means to be a Reflective Teacher"

Is there a formula for reflection? How can it help you improve your teaching?

http://www.teachthought.com/teaching/the-many-sides-of-reflection-in-teaching/

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Teaching and Learning Links to See: February 27, 2015

Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

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

"101 Ways for Teachers to Be More Creative"

A plethora of quick tips and suggestions for infusing creativity into your teaching.

http://www.teachthought.com/teaching/101-ways-for-teachers-to-be-more-creative/

"Why Students Should Be Taking Notes"

Should students be given lecture slides or outlines? Or should they create their own notes?

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-and-learning/students-taking-notes/

"Will Professors Teach Differently in 10 Years?"

Is lecturing still going to be the predominant method of university teaching a decade from now?

https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/world-view/will-professors-teach-differently-10-years

"27 Reflection Strategies to Improve Your Teaching"

A list of quick and easy ways that you can take time to reflect on your teaching, both in and out of the classroom.

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2015/02/27-reflection-strategies-to-improve-your-teaching.html?utm_content=bufferfe2cc&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

"Engaging Students: Online and Offline"

What does it really mean to 'engage' students?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mariappan-jawaharlal/engaging-students-online-and-offline_b_6685622.html

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