We are so excited to welcome Drew Heiderscheidt, our new Instructional Consultant. Drew joins us with extensive interdisciplinary research experience, 5 years of teaching experience at IUB, as well as 3 years of experience consulting with IUB instructors of all levels about digital pedagogy. Please tell us more about your academic background. I have been… Read more »
Quick Tip: Distraction is the Norm: Strategies to Keep Students Focused in Online and In-person Classes
This post was written by Dr. Polly Husmann, Associate Professor of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology, who attended a webinar by Dr. James Lang (session recording) in October 2024. We must solicit, encourage, and earn attention. Dr. Lang suggested strategies for physical classrooms, like moving around and encouraging interaction. However, many classes have shifted to… Read more »
Creating Connection: Engaging Students in Large Classes
This post was written by Joshua Shelton from the School of Public Health. Introduction by Madeleine Gonin Joshua Shelton joined the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington (IUSPH-B) in 2019. He teaches M211 Intro to Sport Management, handling sections of 250 students both in-person and online. I have invited Joshua to share his approaches to… Read more »
Structuring Discussions of Complex and Controversial Topics
This post was written by Kathryn Engebretson from the School of Education. Introduction by Madeleine Gonin I have invited Kathryn Engebretson to share her approaches and experiences with structuring discussions of complex topics in a way that compels each student to advocate for two opposing sides of a topic. Kathryn will facilitate a workshop on… Read more »
How to Humanize Your Classroom Using an Inclusive Syllabus
This post was written by the CITL’s Madeleine Gonin and Emily Esola from the Kelley School of Business Introduction by Madeleine Gonin I have invited Emily Esola to share her approaches and experiences with writing inclusive syllabi. Emily and I will be co-facilitating a workshop on December 17 and January 8 where we will take… Read more »
Welcome to our new Writing Specialist, Layli Miron
We are so excited to welcome Layli Miron, our new Lead Instructional Consultant who specializes in integrating writing into teaching. Layli will consult with instructors on using writing to support students’ learning. For a full list of the services she can provide, check out the “Consultations” section of our Campus Writing Program page. Please tell… Read more »