Resources

Lots of creative tips for learning students’ names.

Brief analyses of why and how to use technology effectively when teaching large classes.

An exhaustive analysis of how to use discussion effectively in the classroom, from a pamphlet by Katherine K. Gottschalk, Cornell University.

A brief discussion of recent research and literature on students’ reading habits and a few tips on structuring classroom activities and assignments to improve students’ performance.

An essay describing steps teachers can take to prevent “incidents” from escalating into a crisis that derails a course. Practicing effective interpersonal communication techniques can handle “hot moments” effectively.

An essay describing how to plan for controversy in the classroom, and to teach students to think critically.

Teaching Learning, and Technology – a non-profit corporation that helps educational institutions make appropriate use of information technology through workshops, external evaluation, consulting, assessment tools, specialized tools and guides, institutional subscription programs, webcasts and online workshops, free resources and publications.

A library of practical ideas and suggestions for achieving the “Seven Principles of Good Practice in Undergraduate Education” through the online environment.

Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson’s useful summary of what decades of educational research indicates are the kinds of teaching/learning activities most likely to improve learning outcomes.

Augsburg College’s award-winning service-learning program. Brief statements on topics such as: what is Service Learning? Why and how do I use it in the classroom? Possible projects, resources, etc.