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Dec. 1, 2022How Instructors Are Rethinking Late Work
Pandemic teaching pushed many professors to be more flexible about deadlines. Our colleague reports on how that’s shaking out now. -
Nov. 17, 2022
How Students Can Help Create More Accessible Courses
A project at the University of Texas at Austin showed professors how to make an inclusive classroom for students with disabilities. -
Nov. 10, 2022
Flipping a Class Helps — but Not for the Reason You’d Think
A new meta-analysis complicates the picture on flipping the classroom and proposes an alternative approach. -
Nov. 3, 2022
Still Struggling With Engagement? You’re Not Alone.
In a recent forum, teaching experts shared ideas on how to deal with this continuing challenge. -
Oct. 27, 2022
Want Students to Think Deeply? Help Them Do Nothing.
A new course is meant to help students remember that they’re full humans. -
Oct. 20, 2022
Should You Allow Cellphones in Class?
Nope, remote instruction didn’t settle this debate. -
Oct. 13, 2022
Do Your Students Know What Office Hours Are For?
A new paper reveals differences between how professors and students regard this common form of support. -
Oct. 6, 2022
Could Creating More Active-Learning Spaces Improve Equity?
A new study raises questions about women’s interest in these innovative STEM classrooms. -
Sept. 29, 2022
Advice From Students Who’ve Taken Your Course Before
As her class began a group project, a professor turned to former students for support. -
Sept. 22, 2022
How Should Professors Evaluate Class Participation?
The key to success, some say, is to give students options and ask them to reflect on their involvement.
