by Sandy Gambill, Program Director, Reinert Center The Reinert Center has launched a new option for its long running Certificate in University Teaching Skills. Faculty and graduate students can earn an Online University Teaching Skills Certificate. The certificate requirements include workshops in areas such as engaging students online and assessing online learning, culminating in a… Continue reading Online University Teaching Skills Certificate Available
Culture and Context in the Classroom
by Beth Petitjean, Ph.D., Digital Learning Specialist, Reinert Center I stepped into a classroom in January, prepared with my materials and eager to meet my students. I stood there, waiting, wondering what they would be like. There is always anticipation at the start of a new course, but this time was different. This time, I… Continue reading Culture and Context in the Classroom
Deciding About the Use of AI
by Robert Cole, Program Director, Reinert Center As we move further into the semester many of us have questions that are still not completely settled when it comes to the assignments that we are doing with our classes. Among the questions like, Is this assignment still a good fit for my course? Is a new… Continue reading Deciding About the Use of AI
Focus on Teaching & Technology Conference: Sept. 29 & Oct. 6
SLU faculty and graduate student instructors are invited to attend the 2023 Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference on September 29 and October 6. This year’s conference is a two-day event with September 29 featuring virtual sessions and a keynote from Bridget Arend on intentional, meaningful teaching. The in-person sessions and workshops on October 6… Continue reading Focus on Teaching & Technology Conference: Sept. 29 & Oct. 6
Welcome to the 2023-24 Academic Year!
by Gina Merys, Director, Reinert Center The Reinert Center team was busier than ever this summer hosting our annual Course Design Institute in June, our annual Culturally Responsive Teaching Institute in early August, and welcoming three new full-time staff members and one new graduate assistant in between. Of course, we also continued working individually with… Continue reading Welcome to the 2023-24 Academic Year!
Mastering the Art of Group Work in the Classroom
by Qianlu Sun, Graduate Assistant, Reinert Center Group work in the classroom can be both a challenging and rewarding experience. When done effectively, it fosters collaboration, enhances critical thinking, and prepares students for real-world teamwork. However, without proper guidance and structure, it can quickly devolve into chaos. In this blog, we will explore different formats… Continue reading Mastering the Art of Group Work in the Classroom
New Resource Guides
Check out our new Resource Guides: Supporting International Students Through Lecture Techniques for Structuring International Student Group Work For more resources on supporting international students, see our website.
New Resources
We have recently added several new resource guides, including: Teaching with Accommodations Fostering Cross-Cultural Relationships with International Students Culturally Responsive Online Course Design Prioritizing Exam Integrity among International Students Pedagogical Consideration to Support International Student Learning Additionally, we have posted a new resource page on Supporting International Students that you can check out. If you… Continue reading New Resources
Prioritizing Writing Integrity among International Students
by Eric Royer, PhD, Instructional Developer Plagiarism is a concern frequently raised by instructors when teaching international students. Through conversations with students and instructors, I’ve come to realize that plagiarism among international students is a multifaceted issue. Intentional and overt cases are a reality, but often the exception. In most cases, international students unintentionally plagiarize… Continue reading Prioritizing Writing Integrity among International Students
Two Quick Course Accessibility Tips
by Eric Royer, Instructional Developer, Reinert Center Panopto Video Captions Closed captions are now automatically generated and embedded in Panopto videos. This removes a step when promoting the accessibility of your video content, but you may need to double-check the accuracy of these captions. Edits may be required for grammar, syntax, or spelling. Descriptive audio… Continue reading Two Quick Course Accessibility Tips
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