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(Re)Processing High-Impact Classrooms
(Re)Processing High-Impact Classrooms The idea behind high-impact approaches to the classroom is not new. In 1854, Dickens (2001) warned us away from a focus on “ ‘nothing but Facts, Sir;…
From a Research-Focused R1 to a Teaching-Focused Master’s L
On Wednesday nights at 9 pm ET, twitter lights up with an hour-long chat categorized under the hashtag #FYCchat, with FYC short for first-year composition. Various higher ed stakeholders launch…
PowerPoints of Interest
Many of us use PowerPoints in class and at conferences, and our audiences often spend more time reading the screen rather than paying attention to the speaker. Research shows that…
2014 Points of Light: Conference on Volunteering and Service, Call for Presenters
Points of Light presents the Conference on Volunteering and Service to be held in Atlanta, Georgia on June 16-18, 2014. The conference is looking for presenters to cover different workshops. Workshop…
Introverts and the teaching of writing
I first read Susan Cain’s Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking sitting by a pool in Las Vegas. I remember moving along nicely through…
Overview of Flipped Classes from Inside HigherEd
Thinking about your flipped class? Here's an article from Inside HigherEd that discusses the recent reports on research trends.
Conference on Applied Learning in Higher Education (CALHE)
Missouri Western State University is pleased to host the 9th Annual Conference on Applied Learning in Higher Education (CALHE) March 20-22, 2014. There is one week left before the November…
Society for the Teaching of Psychology e-Conference: Teaching Competencies
Teaching Competencies Society for the Teaching of Psychology e-Conference Co-sponsored by the University of North Georgia's Distance Education & Technology Integration Friday, January 24, 2014 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM…
Approaches to Reducing Plagiarism and Fostering Academic Integrity Workshops
Approaches to Reducing Plagiarism and Fostering Academic Integrity Workshops Learn about UNG policies, shared resources, and approaches to handling and reducing plagiarism in your classes. Faculty will have a chance…
CTLL Upcoming Workshops
For "At Your Desk" (online) workshops, see the offerings from the University System of Georgia (USG) Faculty Development Monthly Series Workshops. The UNG Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CTLL)…