Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Measuring Engagement and Refining Strategy One-minute papers serve as powerful self-assessment tools in my traditional classes. For example, at the end of our discussion on memory formation, I ask students to quickly write down the most important concept they learned and one question they still have.

Active Learning 69

Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 69

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 10, 2023

To prepare for the discussion, assign readings that provide different perspectives on AI along with comprehension questions for students to complete before class. Even better, have students complete a survey of your own creation delving into these themes along with questions specific to your discipline and related career pathways.

Minute Papers 134

Minute Papers Instructors Students Assignments 134

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?

Attention 122

Attention Teaching Instructors Minute Papers 122

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 10, 2023

To prepare for the discussion, assign readings that provide different perspectives on AI along with comprehension questions for students to complete before class. Even better, have students complete a survey of your own creation delving into these themes along with questions specific to your discipline and related career pathways.

Minute Papers 119

Minute Papers Instructors Students Assignments 119

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?

Attention 103

Attention Teaching Instructors Minute Papers 103

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

In preparing that first course, I focused on what I thought were the essentials of teaching: finalizing the syllabus, picking the readings, and writing the assignments. Similarly, if you can, stick around for a few minutes after class so that students can ask you questions they might not have felt comfortable asking in front of others.

Teaching 119

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 119

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Measuring Engagement and Refining Strategy One-minute papers serve as powerful self-assessment tools in my traditional classes. For example, at the end of our discussion on memory formation, I ask students to quickly write down the most important concept they learned and one question they still have.

Active Learning 85

Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 85