Author: Kathryn Byrnes
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Winter Break Book Club
You are invited to join the Kurtz Book Club! All members of the campus community are welcome to come together and read a book chosen by the College Houses and their advisors. Participants will receive a free copy of this year’s selection, Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, to read over winter break. Folks are also invited and…
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Reading for Discussion
Full article available on the Teaching newsletter. Sherry Linkon, a professor of English and American studies at Georgetown University, described an approach she developed years ago, after students told her that when they struggle with a text, they often rely on class discussions to clarify their confusion. Linkon created what she calls a framing document, a…
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Learning Lessons Series by Beckie Supiano
These stories describe promising approaches professors have found for getting students to buy into the project of learning. How to Show Students a Gen-Ed Course Matters By Beckie Supiano October 17, 2025 For one science professor, it’s about connecting to what motivates students. … Professors teaching gen-ed courses don’t always take a step back to ask why…
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Webinar-Why Mattering Matters: How Valuing Students Fuels Engagement
With Zach Mercurio Ph.D. 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET, November 6, 2025 Register here It’s hard for students to care if they don’t feel cared for. Mattering—the experience of knowing you are valued and that you add value—is a powerful driver of motivation and engagement. Yet, in an era of reduced face-to-face connection and…
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The Power of Storytelling: Using Narrative to Enhance Teaching and Learning
When thoughtfully aligned with course goals and objectives, storytelling becomes an important tool to promote active learning in the classroom. Full Resource Available at the K. Patricia Cross Academy Practical Tips for Becoming a Better Storyteller Many instructors hesitate to incorporate storytelling into their pedagogies because they doubt their ability to do it well. How to Use…