Resources

Makes suggestions regarding questioning techniques that are appropriate for lecture classes as well as for discussion groups. Idea Paper no. 31, from the series developed by the Center for faculty Evaluation and development, Kansas State University.

Collected here, without examples or detailed explanations, are practices that constitute excellence in college teaching. These elements represent the broad range of the most effective actions teachers take, and requisite conditions teachers establish, to facilitate learning.

Aimed at students, this site is a user-friendly bulleted list of briefly treated topics, all related to college study skills and how to learn.

Data and analysis-rich article (2003) in “Educause,” an education journal, focused especially on the “millennial generation” and computer technology. The author discusses how the learning styles, attitudes, and aptitudes of today's "new students" vary depending on age, experience, and preferences, requiring colleges and universities to find a variety of ways to meet students' expectations.

University of Texas guidebook for teacher portfolio.

The University of North Dakota provides this online “handbook” to its faculty to help them navigate the university’s teaching evaluation process. The site provides lots of helpful reminders of what to keep in mind when critically evaluating your own teaching.

An assessment tool for teachers to determine the “dominant” perspectives in their teaching. Can help teachers understand and summarize their own ideas about teaching.

An online resource for people concerned with the growing problem of internet plagiarism. Provides the latest information on online. Offers detailed information on the technologies behind Turnitin and iThenticate as well as facts about the rise of internet plagiarism.

An extensive set of short articles to help students learn to write.

Includes helpful links for students on “safe practices” to avoid plagiarism.