Author: Kathryn Byrnes
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Discussion, Graded
by Beth McMurtrie, Chronicle of Higher Education Teaching Newsletter Sean O’Neil teaches a general-education humanities course at the University of Nevada at Reno on ancient and medieval cultures. Or as he puts it, “precisely the sort of class whose work many students would be very happy to farm out to AI.” Like many professors, O’Neil,…
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Metacognition and imposter syndrome
By Pooja K. Agarwal Think about a time you wanted to raise your hand during class to ask a question, but you didn’t. Why did you hesitate? Now, consider some of your students who also hesitate to ask questions. It might be because they’re experiencing “impostor syndrome,” or feeling embarrassed when other students seem to…
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The Mid-Semester Reset
By Breana Bayraktar, Tips for Teaching Professors By mid-semester, even the promise of beautiful fall weather and your choice of pumpkin-flavored treats might not be enough inspiration. Grading is piling up, students are tired, and the plan you made in August may not match the reality of October. The good news is that the middle…
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Reflecting on Teaching and Learning in the Face of GenAI
Tuesday, November 10, 4:30-5:30pm in Mills 103 Register on Campus Groups Join workshop facilitators Fernando Nascimento (DCS/Hastings Initiative), John Paul Kanwit (Writing Director, BCLT), and Katie Byrnes (BCLT/Education) to reflect on your teaching and student learning. Participants will be guided to reflect individually with a series of questions and will have the opportunity to learn…
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Have an idea for a December Faculty/Staff Lunch and Learn?
Dec 14-18, 2026, 11:45 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. in Daggett Lounge, Thorne Dining Hall If you are interested in offering a December Lunch and Learn session (Dec 14-18), please complete this form by November 20. Sessions can range from 15-90 minutes and can be an individual presentation, facilitating a conversation, panel discussion, and more. This series…