Developing a sense of belonging
Students’ sense of belonging is closely associated with their ratings on the overall quality of their educational experience at the University (figure to the…
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How can our teaching enhance student mental health and wellbeing?
As we approach the beginning of semester 2 and dust off our chalk (or whiteboard markers or PowerPoint files), it’s a key time to…
Making relationship-rich experiences the heart of higher education
Students crave personal connections with their teachers and with each other. Even with shifts to more online and blended delivery of content, it is…
On the wire – highlights from across the web
The month’s highlights on higher education from across the web 1. Can We Teach Critical Thinking? Can We Teach Critical Thinking? from The Learning Scientists …
Getting your students to know you!
Student engagement and student experience in the classroom are two of the pinnacles of the University’s Strategic Plan for 2016-2020. For me, transforming the…
On the wire – highlights from across the web
The month’s highlights on higher education from across the web 1. 2018 NMC Horizon Report The New Media Consortium has become synonymous with its…
Are we failing our students?
“Last year I failed a student” started @andrechemist in a heartfelt provocation that quickly spread around social media: Last year I failed a student….
EdTool Tips #14: Finding the answer to your Canvas questions quickly
There are a wide array of new and existing support options for Canvas and it can be hard to know where to start. We…
EdTool Tips #13: Using Arc for student video submissions in Canvas
Arc is the new video hosting platform we are using in Canvas. As is typical with the EdTool Tips series, we wanted to go through…
Improving feedback on written assignments in a large economics unit
Good writing skills are a key job market attribute of university graduates. However, most junior units of study in economics do not provide writing…