If we kept a running total of words we use in the Reinert Center, “context” would without a doubt be near the top of the list. It appears early in conversations with the teachers we work with, through questions such as: “So tell me about your course. Who are your students? What can they typically… Continue reading Context Matters: Understanding Today’s Students and the Implications for Teaching
Category: Teaching Today’s Students
Beginning with Accessibility
by Jerod Quinn, Instructional Developer, Reinert Center I had a paradigm shifting experience a couple of years ago. I dabble in web development and have built a number of websites over the years for friends, companies, and for my own projects. My friend Jay asked if I could build a basic website where he could… Continue reading Beginning with Accessibility
Teaching without Talking
by Gina Merys, Assistant Director, Reinert Center In a recent article, "The Silent Professor," Joseph Finckel reflects on his experience teaching on a day when he had lost his voice. Of course, the experience of teaching without a voice is not a singular one; most of us have dozens of examples of teaching while ill… Continue reading Teaching without Talking
Using the Pomodoro Technique to Help You and Your Students Be More Productive
by Chris Grabau, Instructional Developer, Reinert Center The Pomodoro Technique can be a useful approach to help dedicate time and energy to a specific task. Developed by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980’s, the technique has become a popular method to set goals, boost productivity, and improve concentration. Named after Cirillo’s tomato shaped timer, the technique… Continue reading Using the Pomodoro Technique to Help You and Your Students Be More Productive
Fostering Self-Regulated Learning
by Debie Lohe, Director, Reinert Center So many of our frustrations with “today’s students” stem from their not-yet-well-developed ability to function as self-regulated learners. We could debate the reasons – cultural, generational, developmental – why many undergraduates have not yet cultivated a strong sense of self-regulation in their approach to education, but it may be… Continue reading Fostering Self-Regulated Learning
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