Category: Teaching
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Podcast- The Science of Learning Meets AI with Lew Ludwig + Todd Zakrajsek
Episode 619 of Teaching in Higher Ed Podcast “This was my first time getting to talk with Lew Ludwig and I can see why Todd Zakrajsek wanted to collaborate with him on The Science of Learning Meets AI. These two uncover themes from the book on Episode 619 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. I especially enjoy…
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The hidden cost of improving your teaching
Adapted from “When Extra Effort Makes You Worse at Your Job” by Mouna El Mansouri, Karoline Strauss, and Doris Fay Proactivity can help people find more meaning in their work, increase engagement, and lead to better processes and outcomes. But across multiple research studies, we found a consistent pattern: The more effort participants spend trying to improve how they perform…
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How to use retrieval practice before group work
by Pooja K. Agarwal, Ph.D. (she/her, @RetrieveLearn)Founder, RetrievalPractice.orgCognitive Scientist & Associate ProfessorAuthor, Powerful Teaching and Smart Teaching Usually, I share how to implement retrieval practice with a brain dump, as the first step in think-pair-share, or as an entry or exit ticket.But retrieval practice is an effective tool for group work, too. Here’s how you can enrich group work with retrieval practice before groups get together:Take…
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Try the New Classroom Technology Before Fall
These sessions are open drop‑in times for faculty to explore and test the new classroom technology coming next fall to the remaining classrooms on campus. What is the change? The classroom computer will be removed, and instead you’ll use your own laptop with a single USB‑C cable that provides both power and projection. Stop by…
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The Case Against AI Detectors (Hastings Initiative)