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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Teaching and Learning Links of the Week: June 3, 2016

Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

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

"Six Ways to Improve Your Department's Teaching Climate"

Do you want to bring teaching and learning issues and ideas into focus within your department, but aren't sure how? This article offers some strategies to get you started.

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-professor-blog/six-ways-improve-departments-teaching-climate/ 

"Early Engagement in Course-Based Research Increases Graduation Rates and Completion of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Degrees"

The results of the most definitive study to date to measure long-term student outcomes associated with their early participation in course-based undergraduate research experiences.

http://www.lifescied.org/content/15/2/ar20.abstract?etoc 

"Small Changes in Teaching: Space it Out"

In this final entry in a series of articles about the power of making small changes in your teaching, Lang presents the argument for cumulative exams - not just at the end, but throughout the semester.

https://chroniclevitae.com/news/1416-small-changes-in-teaching-space-it-out 

"What's Transfer, and Why is it So Hard to Achieve?"

The first in a two-part series, this post examines the concept of "near transfer" - the application of information to something very similar, but in a new and different way. In what circumstances can we help students acheive near transfer?

http://www.learningscientists.org/blog/2016/6/2-1 

         

        

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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 of the Week: January 22, 2015

Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

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

"The Rhythms of the Semester: Implications for Practice, Persona"

Planning for the 3 major phases of a semester.

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/philosophy-of-teaching/the-rhythms-of-the-semester-implications-for-practice-persona/?utm_campaign=Faculty%20Focus&utm_content=26164270&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

"When Students Won't Do the Reading"

Priorities, dealines, and context.

https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/just-visiting/when-students-wont-do-reading 

"Broadening Pedagogical Knowledge by Learning from Other Disciplines"

The argument for looking for teaching and learning solutions outside of your field.

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-professor-blog/broadening-our-pedagogical-knowledge-by-learning-from-other-disciplines/ 

"Small Changes in Teaching: The First Five Minutes of Class"

4 quick ways to shift students' attention from life's disctractions to your course content.

http://chronicle.com/article/Small-Changes-in-Teaching-The/234869 

    

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ATLE Annual Top 10 Flyer

As we approach the end of the year, we at ATLE like to look back at some of the best teaching and learning literature and blogs that have been produced this year and share them with you! 

Click the link below to view our Annual Top 10 Flyer, curated by ATLE staff. As a bonus we have also included some of the most interesting TED Talks of the year.


2015 Annual Top 10: http://www.usf.edu/atle/services/2015-top-ten.aspx 


Have a great holiday break, and happy reading!

Teaching and Learning Links of the Week: November 23, 2015

Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

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

"Small Changes in Teaching: The Minutes Before Class"

Taking advantage of the pre-class time to improve your students' learning.

http://chronicle.com/article/Small-Changes-in-Teaching-The/234178 

"Why We Should Teach Less, Not More"

A discussion of how a lighter teaching load can posititvely influence classroom performance.

http://chronicle.com/article/Why-We-Should-Teach-Less-Not/234182 

"Stimulate Students to Intellectual Effort Beyond That Required by Most Courses"

The value of getting your students to think beyond simply remembering and knowing.

http://ideaedu.org/research-and-papers/pod-idea-notes-on-instruction/idea-item-no-8/?utm_source=hootsuite 

"36 Books on Higher Education"

Which have you read? Which do you want to read?

https://t.co/urytqhaGZ0 

    

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Teaching and Learning Links of the Week: November 16, 2015

Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

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

"In Search of Pedagogical Neutrality"

Lecturing or active learning? Why not both?

http://www.luminaris.link/blog/in-search-of-pedagogical-neutrality 

"How to Get Students to Stop Using their Cell Phones in Class"

Is it a lost cause? Two professors offer their strategies.

http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2015/11/10/453986816/how-to-get-students-to-stop-using-their-cellphones-in-class?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=2036 

"It's Not Me, It's You: Coping with Student Resistance"

One professor reflects on (and reacts to) her student evaluations.

https://t.co/hKaaVsIZVH 

"Your Dissertation is Almost Done. What's Next? Turnitin."

A look at the effect plagiarism detection software is having on student-teacher relationships.

https://t.co/xbyXHbQWMe 

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Teaching and Learning Links of the Week: October 9, 2015

Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

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

"How to Teach in an Age of Distraction"

Sherry Turkle offers strategies and thoughts about the stuggle over student attention.

http://chronicle.com/article/How-to-Teach-in-an-Age-of/233515/?key=rY-vcJfFwL6l6kcxzoyImRTzZHU1OhHQTN3DkrIQdhpMUzJtMjhrSjNESmhnX2lwXzY0UFFRUVM3RmtqSkZRRmFSUGZfTGJ1RmNN 

"Grading Exams with Integrity"

The Teaching in Higher Ed podcast offers some tips and tricks for reducing potential bias while grading.

http://teachinginhighered.com/podcast/grading-exams-with-integrity/ 

"Thursday in the Park with Students"

How one instructor is bringing concepts to life outisde of the classroom.

http://t.co/IqEFpUuN18 

"How Do I Make Choices About Who I Am As a Teacher?

Crafting one's "teaching persona" requires asking some introspective questions.

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/philosophy-of-teaching/how-do-i-make-choices-about-who-i-am-as-a-teacher/ 

"Making Drafts Count"

Steps you can take to ensure that students are putting effort into drafts and subsequently valuing the feedback they receive.

https://chroniclevitae.com/news/1150-making-drafts-count 

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Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

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

"Encouraging Participation in Your Classroom"

Strategies for getting students to speak up.

http://t.co/Bs42zLfTh2 

"Is There a Lecture Learning Gap?"

Are some students pre-disposed to gain more from lectures than others?

http://acrobatiq.com/is-there-a-lecture-learning-gap/ 

"In Defense of Continuous Exposition by the Teacher"

"According to the research, if your understanding of “lecture” involves engaging students in discussion and interaction during class, then you should keep lecturing. It’s “continuous exposition by the teacher” that’s the problem."

http://derekbruff.org/?p=3126 

"Tweeting in Higher Education: Best Practices"

How to use this social media tool effectively in your course.

http://er.educause.edu/articles/2015/9/tweeting-in-higher-education-best-practices 

"What Can People Do to Get Better at Learning?"

A brief overview of some of the scientific research behind improving learning.

http://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/405715/what-can-people-do-to-get-better-at-learning/?utm_source=SFFB 

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

Teaching and Learning Links to See: September 11, 2015

Welcome back to another rewarding and productive semester at USF! We hope that your Fall classes are off to a great start.

Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

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

"The Eight-Minute Lecture"

How short bursts of lecturing on content can keep students engaged and give meaning to class discussions.

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/instructional-design/the-eight-minute-lecture-keeps-students-engaged/ 

"Improving my Teaching via Podcast"

These days, professional development can be found in a variety forms - anytime, anyplace. 

http://chronicle.com/article/Improving-My-Teaching-via/232925/ 

"Undisciplining Knowledge"

A conversation about the positives and negatives of interdisciplinarity 

http://t.co/OvkEWKK6SF 

"My Long Journey to Student-Centered Learning"

"By putting me at the center, they are in an undoubtedly comfortable place, but it is a place non-conducive to growth."

http://t.co/er797kcLwV 

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

Teaching and Learning Links to See: June 29, 2015

Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

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

"A Professor Crowdsources a Syllabus on the Charleston Shootings"

A timely collection of great resources to be used for scholarly and in-class discussion.

http://chronicle.com/article/A-Professor-Crowdsources-a/231073/ 

"Conquering Mountains of Essays"

Best Practices for making your grading and feedback time more efficient.

http://chronicle.com/article/Conquering-Mountains-of-Essays/231063/ 

"The Power of Language to Influence Thought and Action"

What message are we sending when we "cover" content, "correct" exams, and "give" out grades?

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-professor-blog/the-power-of-language-to-influence-thought-and-action/ 

"Bloom's Digital Taxonomy Verbs (Infographic)"

Bloom's Taxonomy of learning objectives gets a 21st century update.

http://globaldigitalcitizen.org/blooms-digital-taxonomy-verbs-infographic?utm_content=16116146&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter 

"Getting Students to do the Reading"

Students rate the most effective strategies used for motivating them to read.

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/effective-teaching-strategies/getting-students-to-do-the-reading/ 

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

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

Teaching and Learning Links to See: June 2, 2015

Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

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

"How Not to Lose Control of a Class"

Experts (including ATLE's own Kevin Yee) offer their advice for effectively dealing with classroom disturbances.

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/05/26/seasoned-educators-weigh-not-losing-control-class

"Fostering Student Learning through the Use of Debates"

Debate activities, especially those that force students to take a positions that challenges their own beliefs, emphasize critical thinking skills.

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/instructional-design/fostering-student-learning-through-the-use-of-debates/

"The Pedagogy of Trolls"

"Learning to deal with trolls, controversy, and criticism is educationally important. But the time to begin teaching students these lessons is prior to publication; not after they have been attacked."

http://www.hybridpedagogy.com/journal/the-pedagogy-of-trolls/

"Strategies for Helping Students Motivate Themselves"

Practical ways that an instructor can reinforce the motivational qualities of autonomy, competence, relatedness, and relevance.

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/strategies-helping-students-motivate-themselves-larry-ferlazzo?utm_campaign=web-clicks&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=cpc

"Even an Earthquake Can't Stir Student Empathy"

One professor reflects on the perceived lack of empathy from students concerning a global issue, at an institution that emphasizes global citizenship. 

http://chronicle.com/article/Even-an-Earthquake-Can-t/230529/

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

Teaching and Learning Link to See: May 22, 2015

Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

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

"Retention in the Trenches"

"Studies show that one of the most important factors affecting students’ persistence and success is the quality of their classroom experience." A few practical ways that instructors can make an impact.

http://chronicle.com/article/Retention-in-the-Trenches/230211/?cid=wb&utm_source=wb&utm_medium=en 

"Trying Team-Based Inquiry to Teach Research Skills in the Humanities"

By collaborating, students are able to more easily handle their first journey through the research process

https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/gradhacker/trying-team-based-inquiry-teach-research-skills-humanities

"Let Students Summarize the Previous Lesson"

Instead of giving a review of the last week's material, task your students with presenting what they know.

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-professor-blog/let-students-summarize-the-previous-lesson/?st-FFemail

"A Simple DIY Approach to Tracking and Improving Student Learning Outcomes"

A profile of how one instructor uses data gleaned from exam questions to shape his teaching and increase student learning.

http://campustechnology.com/Articles/2015/05/20/A-Simple-DIY-Approach-to-Tracking-and-Improving-Student-Learning-Outcomes.aspx?m=2&Page=1

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Teaching and Learning Links to See: May 18, 2015

Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week

We're back after a brief hiatus with a few articles to start your Summer!

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

"An exercise to Reduce Public Speaking Anxiety and Create Community in the Classroom"

Are your students reluctant to speak or present projects in front of the class? Consider using this icebreaker.

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-and-learning/an-exercise-to-reduce-public-speaking-anxiety-and-create-community-in-the-classroom/

"Cheating Inadvertently"

How do you define plagiarism? It may differ from how it is defined by students and by your colleagues.

http://chronicle.com/article/Cheating-Inadvertently/229883/

"Teaching Science so it Sticks"

The University of Oregon and other institutions are aiming to make introductory science courses engaging, not intimidating, through the use of a variety of active learning strategies and course re-designs.

http://chronicle.com/article/Teaching-Science-So-It-Sticks/229881/

"Critical Thinking Toolbox: How to Brainstorm"

Six elements of the perfect brainstorm session.

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/critical-thinking-toolbox-brainstorm-hans-nathaniel-bluedorn

"Professor and Students Share Reactions to the Flipped Classroom"

Advice from one professor (as well as insights from a few students) on the course design strategies and other factors to consider when taking on a flipped classroom. 

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-with-technology-articles/professor-and-students-share-reactions-to-the-flipped-classroom/

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