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Classroom Assessment Techniques: A Handbook for College Teachers

Written by Tom Laughner

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Library

Authors: K. Patricia Cross, Thomas A. Angelo  Published: April 16, 1993 UTHSC Library What classroom assessment entails and how it works. How to plan, implement, and analyze assessment projects. Twelve case studies that detail the real-life classroomexperiences of teachers carrying out successful classroomassessment projects. Fifty classroom assessment techniques. Step-by-step procedures for administering the techniques Practical… Read More

Best Practices for Flipping the College Classroom

Written by Tom Laughner

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Library

Editors: Julee B. Waldrop (Editor), Melody A. Bowdon (Editor) Published: June 26, 2015 UTHSC Library Best Practices for Flipping the College Classroom provides a comprehensive overview and systematic assessment of the flipped classroom methodology in higher education.  

Advice For New Faculty Members

Written by Tom Laughner

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Library

Author: Robert Boice Published: January 21, 2000 UTHSC Library Advice for New Faculty Members: Nihil Nimus is a unique and essential guide to the start of a successful academic career. As its title suggests (nothing in excess), it advocates moderation in ways of working, based on the single-most reliable difference between new faculty who thrive and… Read More

The Courage to Teach: Exploring The Inner Landscape of a Teacher’s Life

Written by Tom Laughner

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Library

Author(s): Parker Palmer Published: September 5, 2017 UTHSC Library Inclusive instruction is teaching that recognizes and affirms a student’s social identity as an important influence on teaching and learning processes, and that works to create an environment in which students are able to learn from the course, their peers, and the teacher while still being… Read More

What Inclusive Instructors Do: Principles and Practices for Excellence in College Teaching

Written by Tom Laughner

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Library

Authors: Tracie Marcella Addy, Derek Dube, Khadijah A. Mitchell, Mallory SoRelle Published: May 13, 2021 UTHSC Library Inclusive instruction is teaching that recognizes and affirms a student’s social identity as an important influence on teaching and learning processes, and that works to create an environment in which students are able to learn from the course, their peers, and… Read More

Blackboard Ultra Course Upgrade Coming Soon

Written by Tom Laughner

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TLC and ITS will upgrade the Blackboard Learning Management System to its newest version, Ultra Learn, to take advantage of improved navigation and to enhance the user experience. Visit the Blackboard Ultra Upgrade Project site for the latest information about the migration, including videos, documentation, training materials, and more.

Adopting a Growth Mindset: Vrushali Abhyankar, College of Dentistry

Written by Tom Laughner

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Five Minute University

  Additional Information Medallions Mentorship Inclusive Learning Art of Teaching Clinical Educator Resource Pages Learning Theory in the Health Sciences Student Engagement Giving Effective Feedback Student Assessment Student Success Strategies Webinars Quick and Easy Strategies to Improve Student Learning. Dr. Todd Zakrajsek. April 2023. What Inclusive Instructors Do. Dr. Tracie Addy. April 2023. Using Growth… Read More

July 2023

Written by Tom Laughner

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iMPACT

Volume 6, Issue 2 In this issue: The Teaching Scope: Using Simulation as a Teaching Tool Teacher’s Toolbox: Active Learning Library Did You Know?: Using Poll Everywhere Activities to Engage Learners Pedagogy Podcast: Preparing for the First Day Research Bytes: Confusion, A Symptom of Learning  

Poll Everywhere and PowerPoint

Written by Tom Laughner

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Tech Tips

Poll Everywhere can turn your one-way presentation into a two-way conversation. Presenters with Pro Account access can insert Poll Everywhere activities into their slide deck to actively engage their audience.

Giving and Receiving Feedback: Andrew Wilner, College of Medicine

Written by Tom Laughner

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Five Minute University

  Additional Information Resource Pages Effective Feedback Student Assessment Avoiding and Dealing with Microagressions Webinars Effective Feedback and Evaluation: Best Practices for Improvement. Dr. Devin Scott and Dr. Amy Hall. October 2020. Interpreting Student Ratings of Instruction. Dr. Devin Scott. January 2022. Using Growth Mindset Teaching Strategies to Foster Academic Success. Dr. Anita McMurray. March… Read More