This blog is the first in our Summit series. Stay tuned next week to learn more about the virtual Ball State Provost Summit, February 6 and 7, 2025. Are you innovating with teaching and technology? Consider presenting at the fourth annual virtual 2025 Teaching and Technology Summit, hosted March 20 and 21 by the Division […]
A persistent challenge in my teaching practice is navigating the line between what I know and what my learners know and gauging which of my disciplinary knowledge and skills have a complexity I take for granted. As experts in our fields, it can be difficult for us to stay mindful of just how complex basic […]
This article highlights two teaching strategies you can apply to your courses with student wellbeing in mind: distilling assignments into manageable steps and adding check-in assignments to foster a climate of care. These strategies can be incorporated in person and in Canvas, which can be an important extension of your physical classroom. Strategy #1: Distill […]
Incorporate these common student suggestions from the Teaching Innovation Team’s Midterm Feedback Service to your spring courses. As we wrap up the fall semester, you may be reflecting on ways to successfully modify your courses for spring. Student feedback can offer instructive guidance in making course revisions. The Teaching Innovation Team, part of the Division […]
Recalling my own stressful first year in college to connect with the experiences of our students. As a former Ball State University student, and now employee, I am compelled to tell you about my previous learner experiences because they are like many students before and after me. In many ways, some of the pressures learners […]
Learn about a student-driven team building approach to turn dreaded group projects into powerful learning experiences. Introduction: A Student’s Perspective On the first day of teaching a project management class for art and journalism students, we discussed the syllabus and the importance of team assignments. As I emphasized the significance of collaborative work, a senior […]
Learn how to use Poll Everywhere for comprehension checks, exit tickets, student check-ins, readiness assessments, and more. Poll Everywhere is an effective student response system for fostering an interactive in-person classroom and for engaging with students asynchronously. Students can respond to your poll via a QR code, a unique link, or text message on their […]
Update (November 19, 2024): Canvas has changed the timeline for Discussion Checkpoints. It will now be available beginning January 18, 2025. Learn how to use the new Discussion Checkpoints feature in Canvas to assign an initial post and required replies. When assigning discussion boards on Canvas, it’s common for faculty to assign an initial post […]
Addressing questions of how to comply with recent legislation, this blog provides suggestions for teaching and learning in inclusive classrooms. The University teacher is a citizen, a member of a learned profession, and an officer of an educational institution. When speaking or writing as a citizen, there should be freedom from institutional censorship or discipline, […]
I grew up in a household that loved to play board games and card games together. My favorite games as a young child were Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders, Old Maid, and Operation. As I grew older, my family continued to play games together. Our go-to favorites evolved to include Monopoly, the Game of Life, […]
