Sep 28, 2015
Brian Sweeney saw how much his physics book cost–just over $200–and he decided that that was too much for his students, most of whom would never take another physics class. Noticing how often his students turned to YouTube and the internet to get tutorials...
Sep 28, 2015
Our October Professional Development Day Fall Conference will take place this year on October 20. We will focus again on the Five Essential Questions of Teaching and Learning. In keeping with that theme, please think about what you are doing with or for students that...
Sep 28, 2015
Many students come to college not understanding the unwritten rules for succeeding in college. This article from The Chronicle of Higher Education “The Unwritten Rules of College” discusses how considering three questions can make those rules more explicit for...
Sep 28, 2015
Need a quick shot in the arm or a whole new strategy? Tools for Teaching by Barbara Gross Davis is just what the doctor ordered. Whether it be getting started with a course or a class, dealing with the change and diversity that are part and parcel of community college...
Sep 21, 2015
Instructors may hear this question from students regarding an assignment and how it will affect their grade. AND instructors may ask themselves the same question when entering scores into the grade book. You can direct students to your syllabus to answer their...
