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Creating Community Around the Class

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What would happen if we connected our courses? Over coffee, we met several times and came up with a list of shared activities and projects, ranging from a student-created pop-up exhibition to a discussion panel on harm reduction that would bring university faculty and staff together with front-line public health workers.

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Creating Community Around the Class

Faculty Focus

What would happen if we connected our courses? Over coffee, we met several times and came up with a list of shared activities and projects, ranging from a student-created pop-up exhibition to a discussion panel on harm reduction that would bring university faculty and staff together with front-line public health workers.

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How to Engage Your Students With the 12-Minute Rule and Quizzes They’re Meant to Fail

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University of Michigan marketing professor John Branch rebuilds the learning experience by taking a precision engineering approach to course design. Source: Course Hero. PEEK INSIDE COLLEGE CLASSROOMS: Discover interdisciplinary teaching insights from our growing community of college educators.

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Fostering Career Everywhere: Innovative Approaches to Career Readiness  

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Moreover, educators can benefit from participating in learning communities and other training opportunities where they can engage in meaningful discussions with their peers. These discussions revolve around best practices for integrating career strategies into the classroom. Spencer Willis, Jr.,

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Strategies for Teaching Complex Subjects in Large Hybrid Classrooms Across Campus: Bridging Engagement and Equity Across Modalities

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Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Clear communication of expectations for both in-person and remote students is essential, ensuring everyone understands their roles in contributing to discussions and activities.

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Time to Tidy Up: Start the New Year by Decluttering Your Physical and Digital Spaces

Faculty Focus

Take a close look at each module in your online course, looking for the equivalent of yellowing papers: stale activities, files, outdated links, videos, or broken external learning tools. Look back at activities, including discussions and written assignments in your course. Perhaps this discussion could be deleted or revised.

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Strategies for Teaching Complex Subjects in Large Hybrid Classrooms Across Campus: Bridging Engagement and Equity Across Modalities

Faculty Focus

Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Clear communication of expectations for both in-person and remote students is essential, ensuring everyone understands their roles in contributing to discussions and activities.