Through their national, multipart study of instructors at a variety of higher educational institutions, Tracie Marcella Addy, Derek Dube, Khadijah A. Mitchell, and Mallory E. SoRelle sought to identify how participants define inclusive teaching and what practices they implement in their own courses. One of the results of this work is a comprehensive resource that… Read more »
Welcome, new Associate Instructors! We know that the Associate Instructors preparing to teach at Indiana University Bloomington have a wide arrange of experiences. Some of you have taught multiple college courses before. Some of you have only the experience of being a student. Some of you have taught K-12 before starting graduate school. Whatever level… Read more »
During our move to remote learning during COVID, many instructors are struggling with how to assess students online while maintaining academic integrity. For many instructors, that has led to the use of online proctoring tools like Respondus Monitor or Examity. These technologies, however, rely on a surveillance model that presents a variety of challenges for… Read more »
Sometimes it is difficult to make space for marginalized viewpoints during a discussion, and relying on students to represent their entire culture places unfair burdens on them. This discussion technique can help solve that problem. If anyone in the discussion feels that a particular point of view isn’t being addressed or taken seriously, they can… Read more »
A new Canvas feature makes it easier than ever to create inclusive learning spaces: The recently-enabled personal pronouns allows Canvas users to select their preferred pronouns. Much like correctly pronouncing a person’s name, using preferred pronouns demonstrates you respect and value a person’s identity. Sharing your own pronouns is a great way to create an… Read more »
Wondering how to set a welcoming tone, get to know your students, and engage everyone from the first day of classes? Use icebreakers to reduce the awkwardness of introductions, build an inclusive learning community, and offer students the opportunity to practice participating. The right icebreaker helps students apply course content and enhance their learning. Plus,… Read more »