Instructors Minute Papers Questions 
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Let’s explore some of these methods to help engage students in our teaching: Pose an interesting question. To kick off the class with a dynamic start, begin with a captivating question. A thought-provoking question is a great crowd-pleaser. Students think about the question and try to find the answer. Can you find it?
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 10, 2023
That’s enough to give most instructors pause and has set off a flurry of activity in reimagining how we assess learning in order to reduce the risk of student cheating. To prepare for the discussion, assign readings that provide different perspectives on AI along with comprehension questions for students to complete before class.
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Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 27, 2024
Connecting with students shifts the obligation from the instructor working singularly to create an inclusive environment to one where the class works collectively to build the community. Instructors lead by example, sharing information about themselves, their backgrounds, and their interests, and encourage students to do the same.
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Let’s explore some of these methods to help engage students in our teaching: Pose an interesting question. To kick off the class with a dynamic start, begin with a captivating question. A thought-provoking question is a great crowd-pleaser. Students think about the question and try to find the answer. Can you find it?
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 10, 2023
That’s enough to give most instructors pause and has set off a flurry of activity in reimagining how we assess learning in order to reduce the risk of student cheating. To prepare for the discussion, assign readings that provide different perspectives on AI along with comprehension questions for students to complete before class.
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 27, 2024
Connecting with students shifts the obligation from the instructor working singularly to create an inclusive environment to one where the class works collectively to build the community. Instructors lead by example, sharing information about themselves, their backgrounds, and their interests, and encourage students to do the same.
Scholarly Teacher
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Rachel Thelen , The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Noelle Haight , Occupational Therapist and Educator Julia VanderMolen , University of the Pacific Key Statement: Four helpful tips, including backwards design, for the new instructor looking to (re)design their course. Many new instructors face this what now?
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