Category: Teaching
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Skip the Slides – 5 Alternatives that Can Create More Engaging Presentations
https://kpcrossacademy.org/skip-the-slides-5-alternatives-that-can-create-more-engaging-presentations Consider using the following as replacements to a slide deck: 1. PROPS The majority of us spend a significant amount of time in front of a screen, be it a smartphone, computer, or television. Props provide students with something tangible to look at. Whether you use a model, a book, an audio tape, or something else, using…
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Course adoptions for Spring ’24 are due Monday, October 23
Course materials are anything the students are asked to purchase for your course: textbooks, trade books, ebooks, anthologies, subscriptions, software, models, etc. We are obligated to publicly post any additional costs for courses when the Spring ’24 schedule is released on Oct 30. For more information, see the FAQ. “The course adoption deadline is guided by federal law. The Higher Education Opportunity…
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Resources for Discussing Difficult or High Stakes Topics
This is in no way an exhaustive list. A first priority as an educator is to start with yourself, and reflect on if, when, and how you want to bring up a topic with your class(es). The resources below can guide your reflection and offer suggestions for addressing current events such as the Israel-Hamas War.…
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Lunch Conversation on October 19 on Student Disability in Higher Education – Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Global Accessibility Awareness Week (GAAD) – October 16-19 This is the second year that faculty and staff will have opportunities to take part in a variety of activities (synchronous and asynchronous) focused on digital accessibility and we highlight one below. GAAD Activity Highlight Student Disability in Higher Education Academic Impressions Lunch Debrief Thursday, October 19,…
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Digital Agility Program on Canvas for Students and Faculty/Staff
Brush up on your tech skills or learn new ones (and encourage your students to do so too) with the Digital Agility Program! Have you logged onto Canvas and noticed the Digital Agility Program course? This resource, now available to the entire campus community, provides short videos, demonstrations, tutorials and even courses on topics like personalizing iPads and MacBooks,…