This resource is designed to help instructors advance inclusive, student-centered classrooms that invite students’ authentic participation without pressure to disclose personal or sensitive information. It provides core principles, practical strategies, and sample guidance language that can be incorporated into Canvas …
Midterm feedback is a powerful tool for improving teaching and learning while the course is still in progress. Unlike end-of-semester evaluations, midterm feedback allows instructors a chance to pause, reflect, and recalibrate before a course has ended. It allows instructors …
When faculty redesign syllabi, they are not only updating deadlines or swapping readings, they are designing their courses to better support students who experience the world differently. Neurodivergent students; i.e. those diagnosed with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or any other cognitive …
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This webpage serves as a resource for faculty to facilitate discussions on sensitive topics effectively. Overview Engaging in difficult dialogues and fostering civil discourse are essential skills for promoting an inclusive and thoughtful classroom environment (Hernandez, 2021; Longo, 2024). Navigating difficult …
A welcome message from faculty plays a vital role in setting a positive tone, fostering connection, and establishing expectations that support student engagement and success from the very start of the course. It is intended to highlight the opportunities and …
Subject: Welcome to [Course Name] – Let’s Get Started! Welcome to [Full Course Name]! I’m [Your Full Name], your [Instructor/TA], and I’m excited to work with you this semester. It’s my [X] time teaching this course and we’ll be doing …
Scaffolding is a powerful instructional strategy that supports student learning by breaking complex tasks into manageable steps. Rather than expecting students to leap from instruction to mastery in one bound, scaffolding acknowledges that learning is a process—one that benefits from …
Adult learners are often balancing work, family, and other responsibilities while in online courses or programs. Faculty play a critical role in helping these students feel seen, supported, and validated. Here are five strategies that support adult online students’ sense …
This resource serves as a guide for students to access essential services ranging from academic support, financial aid, counseling services, recreational activities, and spiritual groups; all of which can help enhance their campus experience. Please share this page with your …