Strategies for the first six weeks of class
As we start a new semester, let’s focus on how we, as faculty, can better support students. Whether they’re just out of high school or… Read More »Strategies for the first six weeks of class
teaching tips
Recentering relationships for learning
Students thrive in our classrooms when they connect with each other, with the subject matter, with themselves and with us (Quinlan, 2016). Positive connections motivate… Read More »Recentering relationships for learning
Best Practices for Marketing your Course
Do you have a new course you would like to advertise? Want to get more enrollment for an established class? It is up to you… Read More »Best Practices for Marketing your Course
How Canvas supports universal design principles
One of the many benefits of using Canvas LMS for course delivery is the platform’s strong focus on universal design principles and accessibility. This Teaching
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Supporting your students with CARE
UAF utilizes CARE to assist students experiencing hardship due to academic, behavioral, or health concerns through targeted intervention and support. CARE reminds us to
Updating your syllabus with current requirements
A syllabus is the document that frames the scope of the semester, outlines objectives, and points students to support resources. In addition to the information
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Revising a course as a process, not a product
“There are no rules, no absolutes, just alternatives. What works one time may not another.” – Donald Murray No matter how much careful attention was… Read More »Revising a course as a process, not a product
Gather for a “Feast of Learning”
The Rural Human Service (RHS) certificate program is designed to support adult Indigenous students with a refreshed educational experience. Many of my students have not… Read More »Gather for a “Feast of Learning”
Connecting with students in rural or low-bandwidth settings
To ensure that students with slow internet connections can keep up in your class, offer alternatives, recordings of class sessions, and be flexible with ways
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Spotlight on placement exams at UAF
UAF has many initiatives and resources to assist students in their academic success. One of the most important is getting students placed into the correct