Tag archives for Learning Support
A Different View of Plagiarism
Our UNG English department had an interesting faculty development workshop right before classes started, and I thought its message would be helpful for readers of this blog. The workshop was…
Growth Mindset Day Aligns with USG’s Momentum Year
On Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, the University of North Georgia hosted Growth Mindset Day on the Gainesville Campus with speaker Dr. Craig Curty, Director of Academic Services at High Point…
Space to Teach: The Teaching Professor Technology Conference
In 2013, the English Learning Support department at UNG was awarded a $100,000 grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. As part of the "Adaptive Learning Market Acceleration Program" (ALMAP)…
The EASE Project: Bridging the Gap between the Classroom and Academic Support Services
Anyone who has ever made an honest effort at writing in college knows that the process can be tough. It involves plenty of reading, researching, critical thinking, writing, rewriting, editing…
Section 508 and the Accessibility Matters to UNG Workshop
Section 508 and the Accessibility Matters to UNG Workshop by Erin Williams The higher education landscape has changed dramatically with the evolution of the digital world. As we encounter flipped…
Using Exam Wrappers as a Learning Tool
By: Dede deLaughter She sits in your office, clearly fighting back tears. Pointing to the grade on her test, she says, "I've never made anything below a B before." Sound…
On the Benefits of Messing Up
When invited to share my point of view on instructional challenges, I am typically in casual conversation with a fellow teacher. Except when they fall into “the rhetoric of complaint,”…