Author: Faculty Development
How to Make Your Teaching More Engaging
An Advice Guide from the Chronicle of Higher Education By Sarah Rose Cavanagh Consider a student in an introductory math class — let’s call him Alex. Alex had some unpleasant experiences with math in high school. When he got to college, he tested into a math course below the level that would count toward his […]
Jan 13, 2021
Infographic: 7 Ways Your Brain Can Stop You From Recruiting the Right Candidate
Whether or not you’re aware of it, you make thousands of decisions every day—around 35,000, to be exact. In any given moment, our brains are bombarded with tons of information that must be quickly processed, informing our decisions, both big and small. So, to keep up and be efficient, our brains take mental shortcuts. These […]
Dec 17, 2020
How to Mitigate and Combat “Zoom Fatigue” in the Online Classroom
Zoom is the ideal solution for synchronous teaching when in-person classes are not a possibility, however, there is an increased awareness surrounding the fatigue associated with the virtual realm. Video conferencing has become a stand-in for most interactions that would normally take place in-person. Many have used it in hopes of replicating typical interactions, but […]
May 5, 2020
Infographic: Engaging Learners via Zoom
Zoom has become an invaluable tool in online teaching. However, distance learning presents its fair share of additional challenges. The most common challenge faced by educators is maintaining active learner engagement. A lack of face-to-face accountability makes it easy for students to lose motivation and feel an increased sense of isolation. Follow these simple tips […]
Mar 27, 2020
Canceled Conferences: Cite and share your work
It’s no secret that COVID-19 has affected nearly every aspect of our daily life. Don’t let your hard work get left behind. If you were scheduled to present at a conference that has been canceled follow these steps to ensure your work is properly cited and shared. Save and print this infographic as a reminder. […]
Mar 20, 2020
Choosing the Right Verb for Your Learning Objective
Bloom’s Taxonomy is a hierarchical classification of the different objectives and skills that educators set for students. In Bloom’s Taxonomy, each level is built on the previous levels. This means learning at the higher levels is dependent on attaining knowledge and skills at lower levels. There are certain action verbs that correspond with each classification as well […]
Aug 28, 2018
Infographic: Join the Resistance Against Microaggression
Practicing microresistance is the best way to combat microaggression and foster a safe and inclusive environment for all. Check out this infographic to find out how to take a stand against microaggression using the A.C.T.I.O.N. method. Download a printable version No ratings yet. Please rate this Sample rating item
Aug 14, 2018
Infographic: How to Spot Microaggressions
You don’t need binoculars to spot microaggressions. Although slight, they happen every day all around us. Do you know how to spot a microaggression? Read the infographic to find out–awareness is a vital first step! Download a printable version No ratings yet. Please rate this Sample rating item
Aug 10, 2018
Remediation: IAMSE Online Open Access Learning Seminars
Take advantage of the free Remediation in Health Sciences Education sessions, brought to you by the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE). The four-part series features an array of remediation topics, including: Trust and Remediation: Entrustable Professional Activities and Trust Decisions Sharing Assessment Information: Why, How, and What to Consider Remediation of Gaps in Clinical Skills […]
Jul 2, 2018
How to Write Effective Titles for Grants, Abstracts, and More!
You have your paper finished, but what do you name it? How do you encapsulate the blood, sweat, and tears of your research into a single line of text? The title is often the first impression for potential readers, and a good one will open the gates to its content instead of locking it away. […]
Jun 20, 2018
