by Chris Grabau, Instructional Developer, Reinert Center The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning brings the promise of increased productivity, efficiency, safety and access to a wealth of new information; however, these technologies also raise difficult questions about the nature of work. What jobs, skills and labor will be needed when most… Continue reading Book Review- Robot Proof: Higher Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
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Book Review: Diversity, Social Justice, and Inclusive Excellence
by James Fortney, Instructional Developer, Reinert Center Staff in the Reinert Center are continually researching and developing resources to support inclusive teaching and learning at Saint Louis University. You can access the current inclusive teaching resources available on our website by clicking here [LINK]. A goal of this ongoing work is to share resources that… Continue reading Book Review: Diversity, Social Justice, and Inclusive Excellence
Podcasts on Teaching
Are you interested in learning more about teaching this summer, but not necessarily interested in reading another book? Consider these educational podcasts you can listen to in the car, at the gym, or on the beach. Leading Lines: http://leadinglinespod.com/ Vanderbilt’s podcast on educational technology has episodes ranging from digital literacy, active learning in a Big… Continue reading Podcasts on Teaching
Book Review: Academic Ableism
by James Fortney, Instructional Developer, Reinert Center As you settle into summer break, consider adding Jay Dolmage’s recent book on disability and higher education to your reading list. Academic Ableism (2017) offers a fresh and informed perspective on the historically complicated relationship between disability and higher education. Dolmage, an Associate Professor of English at the… Continue reading Book Review: Academic Ableism
Reflection on Growth and Fixed mindsets: A Praxis Workshop Follow-up
by Yang Li, Graduate Assistant, Reinert Center A reflection on the Praxis workshop, “Harnessing Mindsets to Improve Student Success,” facilitated by Dr. Michelle Sabick on January 30, 2018. The first time I heard about growth and fixed mindsets was in my first graduate level course. I was taught to become a change leader for a… Continue reading Reflection on Growth and Fixed mindsets: A Praxis Workshop Follow-up
Book Review: Feminist Pedagogy in Higher Education
by James Fortney, Instructional Developer, Reinert Center What is feminist pedagogy and how can it advance our commitment to social and gender justice? Feminist Pedagogy in Higher Education (Light et al., 2015) invites scholars from a variety of disciplines to explore this question from both theoretical and practical perspectives. The editors of the volume synthesize… Continue reading Book Review: Feminist Pedagogy in Higher Education
Accommodation and Course Design
by James Fortney, Instructional Developer, Reinert Center A recent article from ChronicleVitae discusses the benefits of focusing on accommodation when writing or revising syllabi for a new semester. David Goobler (2017) argues, “We’re wrong to think of accommodations as exceptions that detract from our normal way of doing things. Accommodating students is our normal way… Continue reading Accommodation and Course Design
