Our previous blog post talked about ways to ensure your students feel welcomed and included in your course from day one. However, welcoming students to class and establishing course goals are only the first steps. As James M. Lang has argued, “On that first day…your students are forming a lasting impression not just of you… Read more »
Planning your first day of the semester
Our previous posts in this series focused on creating and introducing inclusive syllabi. While the syllabus is often “the first point of contact with instructors,” your students’ first impression of you and the course is solidified on the first day of class. Inclusive Teaching: Strategies for Promoting Equity in the College Classroom (Hogan & Sathy,… Read more »
Collaborative Learning Technologies for Graduate Instructors
Whether you are the instructor of record or facilitating small group labs or discussions as a teaching assistant, engaging students in inclusive, collaborative learning can be challenging. This blog post explores three collaborative learning tools available to Associate Instructors that help actively engage learners and build a community among students no matter how big or… Read more »
Helpful Instructional Technology Tools for Graduate Student Instructors
As Associate Instructors (AIs), it’s necessary to have a strong foundation on the best instructional technologies available to support faculty and students. AIs are expected to be well-versed in a variety of tools that can enhance learning outcomes, improve student engagement, and streamline grading. Canvas is the central hub (our learning management system) for instructors… Read more »
Essay Revision: Emphasizing Process Over Product
Convincing students of the value of crafting essays can be a daunting task at the best of times. With services such as ChatGPT that offer easy alternatives to the painstaking work of drafting and revision, many instructors are concerned that students may be more tempted than ever to forego the time commitment of writing and… Read more »
Meet our new colleague, Maggie!
I’m happy. Y’know why? Because we have three amazing new colleagues at the CITL who have joined us this semester. We’ve introduced Da’Ja’, as well as Aaminah, and today we’re meeting Maggie Gilchrist (she/her), our new Graduate Student Instructional Consultant! I reached out to Maggie and asked her some questions, so that we could get… Read more »