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Don’t Waste the First Day of School

Catlin Tucker

Unfortunately, many teachers spend the first day of school reading their syllabus to their students and explaining all of the classroom norms and rules. Then they fold the index cards in half and write their names on the front so I can begin learning them. Will the class be teacher centered or student centered?

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Beyond Syllabus Week: Creative Strategies to Engage Students from Day One

Faculty Focus

Ever wonder why students dont read the syllabus, despite the time and effort we put into creating it? In many classes, professors go over the syllabus during the first week (Richmond, 2016), so frequently that students have dubbed it syllabus week not exactly the most exciting start to a semester! Think-Pair-Share.

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Leveraging collaborative e-learning to support UDL

eSchool News

Expression : This allows students to demonstrate their understanding in various ways, such as through drawing, writing, and more. Representation : This ensures that learners have the appropriate environment to learn, regardless of their background or abilities. It is super important to incorporate the three pillars of UDL into e-learning.

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Beyond Syllabus Week: Creative Strategies to Engage Students from Day One

Faculty Focus

Ever wonder why students dont read the syllabus, despite the time and effort we put into creating it? In many classes, professors go over the syllabus during the first week (Richmond, 2016), so frequently that students have dubbed it syllabus week not exactly the most exciting start to a semester! Think-Pair-Share.

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The case for ChatGPT as the ultimate educator’s toolkit

eSchool News

It can handle a variety of language tasks, including answering questions, writing essays, generating creative content, offering explanations, giving advice, and engaging in natural-sounding conversations” (as explained by ChatGPT itself).

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Assume the Best: Trust-Based Strategies for Empowering College Students

Faculty Focus

Collaborative syllabus design: During the first class, engage students in setting community and classroom norms and goals. A co-created syllabus session fosters accountability and trust, as students feel ownership of the course structure (Cook-Sather et al., 2014; Agarwal, 2019).

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Increasing Student Success: A Developmental Approach

Faculty Focus

Five strategies to foster sense of belonging Be caring and authentic: Syllabus policies and language, as well as introductory comments on the first day of class, set the tone for an entire term. The good news is that research points us to several aspects of inclusive and supportive classroom environments that positively impact belongingness.

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