Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2024

Her words describe the transformative power of reading — a skill that, unlike spoken language, humans are not naturally hardwired to master. Language comprehension involves developing background knowledge for context and mastering language structures, such as grammar and syntax, to make sense of sentences and larger texts.

Science 168

Science Reading Interdisciplinary English 168

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

In mixed-ability groups, peer review is incorporated, allowing students to give and receive feedback, fostering a collaborative learning environment. This may include varying sentence structure, using precise language, and incorporating rhetorical devices to enhance their arguments.

Teaching 394

Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 394

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It gives language for the dissonance of the repeated realization of a fractured personhood and how we persistently reassemble ourselves. My department simultaneously professed concern while ignoring my needs and rights under the American Disabilities Act. It took four more years to get it fully under control.

Education 198

Education Disabilities Participation Peer Review 198

Edsurge

JULY 15, 2016

Supporting students with disabilities is not only an important social justice issue, it is the law. Some of the ways CI faculty use VoiceThread include flipped student presentations, peer review, instructor video feedback, critical discussions, reflections, foreign language practice, mobile field trips and book conversations.

Accessibility 126

Accessibility Disabilities Instructors Learning 126

Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2024

What is your primary or first language? Historically, college students are reluctant to self-disclose their disability status. Students’ response to this question gives us an early opportunity to connect students—who might not know the process—with our college’s office of disability services. If so, please list below.

Instructors 111

Instructors Disabilities Culture Syllabus 111

Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2024

What is your primary or first language? Historically, college students are reluctant to self-disclose their disability status. Students’ response to this question gives us an early opportunity to connect students—who might not know the process—with our college’s office of disability services. If so, please list below.

Instructors 105

Instructors Disabilities Culture Syllabus 105

Faculty Focus

JUNE 16, 2024

Some students may have issues related to access to a viable Internet connection, rely on borrowing computer hardware to do coursework, have limited resources, have barriers associated with travel, or have a disability issue requiring physical accommodations.

Learning 111

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 111