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05 Nov 2009 Communicate High Expectations
01 Oct 2009 Encouraging Active Learning through Discussion
03 Sep 2009 Providing Prompt Feedback
20 Aug 2009 First day of class - First Impressions
30 Apr 2009 Relax and Reflect
23 Apr 2009 More Ideas for Semester’s End
16 Apr 2009 Looking Toward the Semester’s End
09 Apr 2009 Uh-Oh: Spring Fever
02 Apr 2009 Evaluating Oral Presentations
26 Mar 2009 Help Them Study; Help Yourself Publish
12 Mar 2009 Steps Toward Improved Teaching
05 Mar 2009 What Are Concept Maps?
26 Feb 2009 How Can I Create a Good Mid-Term Exam?
19 Feb 2009 What’s Bugging Students? And Their Profs?
12 Feb 2009 Teaching with Cases
05 Feb 2009 Time-Efficient Teaching… and an Efficient Medium
29 Jan 2009 Treating Students Fairly
22 Jan 2009 Time for Teaching and Research
15 Jan 2009 Crafting a Teaching Persona
08 Jan 2009 What Makes an Effective Teacher?
11 Dec 2008 Planning Your Spring Classes
04 Dec 2008 Ways to Bring Your Course to a Close
20 Nov 2008 De-stress Yourself
13 Nov 2008 Ways to Improve Student Writing
06 Nov 2008 Re-Engaging Students
30 Oct 2008 Learn by Doing in the Science Classroom
23 Oct 2008 Use Questions Effectively
16 Oct 2008 More on Clickers
09 Oct 2008 Using Clickers in Class
02 Oct 2008 Have Students Turn in their Lecture Notes
25 Sep 2008 Peer Instruction in the Lecture Setting
18 Sep 2008 Try Cooperative Learning
11 Sep 2008 More about Discussion
04 Sep 2008 Getting Students Talking in Your Class
28 Aug 2008 How Much To Cover at Once?
21 Aug 2008 Be Ready for the First Day
01 May 2008 Hundreds of Sample Syllabi for University Courses
24 Apr 2008 Creating Effective Multiple-Choice Exams
17 Apr 2008 Make Use of the CELT Library
10 Apr 2008 Using ELMO Wisely
03 Apr 2008 Effective Use of Classroom “Clickers”
27 Mar 2008 Podcasts and Pedagogy = “Podagogy”
13 Mar 2008 Key Characteristics of Good Teaching
06 Mar 2008 Ways to Benefit Students’ Writing
28 Feb 2008 Don't be Afraid to Ask for Student Opinion
21 Feb 2008 Teaching in Times of Crisis
14 Feb 2008 Ideas for Good Poster Presentations
07 Feb 2008 When Students (and You) Are Tired
31 Jan 2008 Ways to Encourage Student Retention
23 Jan 2008 Teaching in an e-Classroom
17 Jan 2008 Creating Enthusiasm
10 Jan 2008 Good Teaching: The Top Ten Requirements
06 Dec 2007 Getting Ready for Next Time
29 Nov 2007 Grading Efficiently
15 Nov 2007 Ending the Semester Well
08 Nov 2007 Your Voice Is a Teaching Tool
01 Nov 2007 Hold Students' Attention in "Prime-Time" and "Down-Time"
25 Oct 2007 Teaching Tips for Diverse Classrooms
18 Oct 2007 Time to Think about Textbooks
11 Oct 2007 Over-Teaching: How Much is Too Much?
04 Oct 2007 Blogs for Teaching and Learning
27 Sep 2007 FERPA and Student Privacy
20 Sep 2007 Punctuated Lectures
13 Sep 2007 Teaching for Creativity
06 Sep 2007 Prepared Students, A Success Story
30 Aug 2007 Use the Campus as Your Classroom
23 Aug 2007 Share Your Interest in Your Field
16 Aug 2007 Welcome and Welcome Back
26 Apr 2007 Finish on a High Note; Plan for Next Semester
19 Apr 2007 Responding to Warning Signs, Campus Tragedy
17 Apr 2007 Accessible Websites
05 Apr 2007 PowerPoint: Examples and Alternatives
29 Mar 2007 Journal of Online Mathematics
22 Mar 2007 Student-Written "Reference" Letter
08 Mar 2007 Effective Feedback
01 Mar 2007 Multiple Intelligences
22 Feb 2007 Teaching Controversial Topics in Science
15 Feb 2007 Outstanding Programs Emphasize Good Teaching
08 Feb 2007 Constructing a Rubric
01 Feb 2007 Outlets for Teaching-Related Scholarship
25 Jan 2007 Time for Formative Assessment of Teaching
18 Jan 2007 Helping Students Read
11 Jan 2007 Learning Students' Names
04 Jan 2007 Getting Started
07 Dec 2006 Publishing Teaching-Related Research
30 Nov 2006 Making Teamwork Work
16 Nov 2006 Under-represented Student Benefit from Engagement
09 Nov 2006 Ask for a Memo
02 Nov 2006 "Shaking Things Up" in November
24 Oct 2006 Concept Maps
19 Oct 2006 Seven Things to Know about Technology in Teaching
12 Oct 2006 PowerPoint Games
05 Oct 2006 Back to Basics
28 Sep 2006 Student-Faculty Interviews
21 Sep 2006 Service-Learning Resources Available
14 Sep 2006 Waiting for Student Responses
07 Sep 2006 Helping Students Think Critically
31 Aug 2006 Using Every Minute of Class
24 Aug 2006 The First Three Weeks
17 Aug 2006 The First Day of Class
27 Apr 2006 Preparing for Finals
20 Apr 2006 A Strong Ending to the Semester
13 Apr 2006 Designing Tests
06 Apr 2006 Critical Thinking and "Making Sense"
30 Mar 2006 Think-Aloud Protocol for Math
23 Mar 2006 Student Accountability
10 Mar 2006 Faculty-Student Communication
02 Mar 2006 Weaving Diversity into Teaching
23 Feb 2006 Provide Meaningful Feedback
16 Feb 2006 Build on Student Knowledge
09 Feb 2006 Collaborative Learning
02 Feb 2006 What Students Need to Succeed
26 Jan 2006 High Expectations for Students
19 Jan 2006 How Faculty Can Promote Student Success
12 Jan 2006 NSSE feedback can guide good teaching
05 Jan 2006 Make the most of the "most important day"
08 Dec 2005 Planning next term's syllabus
01 Dec 2005 Conducting an effective final class meeting
17 Nov 2005 Critical thinking FAQ
10 Nov 2005 Delivering effective lectures
03 Nov 2005 Navigating the perils of PowerPoint
27 Oct 2005 Energizing your teaching
20 Oct 2005 Writing effective questions
06 Oct 2005 Science education resources
29 Sep 2005 Gender and classroom communication
22 Sep 2005 Dean of Students Office can help
16 Sep 2005 Classroom behavior
08 Sep 2005 Effective practices in online teaching and learning
01 Sep 2005 Tomorrow's Professor provides "desk-top development"
25 Aug 2005 Teaching critical thinking
18 Aug 2005 Manage time effectively
28 Apr 2005 Help for your students
21 Apr 2005 End-of-term challenges
14 Apr 2005 Good practice emphasizes fairness
07 Apr 2005 Enthusiasm is catching
31 Mar 2005 Further Principles: Interconnected knowledge, contexts for learning
24 Mar 2005 Clear organization, smart preparation
10 Mar 2005 Respecting diverse talents and ways of learning
03 Mar 2005 Communicating high expectations
24 Feb 2005 Emphasizing time on task
17 Feb 2005 Giving prompt feedback
10 Feb 2005 Encouraging active learning
03 Feb 2005 Reciprocity and cooperation among students
27 Jan 2005 Promote student-faculty interaction
20 Jan 2005 "Hot" moments in class
13 Jan 2005 Eliciting questions in large classes
06 Jan 2005 Optimize your PowerPoint presentations
09 Dec 2004 Collaborative learning
02 Dec 2004 Use AccessPlus to report grades
18 Nov 2004 Reduce end-of-term stress
11 Nov 2004 Create a learner-centered syllabus
04 Nov 2004 Just because it is "covered" doesn't mean it is learned
28 Oct 2004 Helping graduate students succeed
21 Oct 2004 Handling homework
14 Oct 2004 Keeping students motivated
07 Oct 2004 Formative evaluation
30 Sep 2004 Assessment techniques
23 Sep 2004 Think inclusively in making assignments
16 Sep 2004 Lecturing effectively
09 Sep 2004 E-journal on teaching scholarship
02 Sep 2004 Campus lectures, exhibits can enhance learning
26 Aug 2004 Getting off to a good start
06 May 2004 What Makes Great Teachers Great?
29 Apr 2004 Preparing Your Syllabus For Fall Semester
22 Apr 2004 Efficient And Consistent Feedback On Students' Writing
15 Apr 2004 Outcomes Assessment: A Win-Win For the Institution, Instructors, And Students
11 Apr 2004 Making the Best of IT
08 Apr 2004 Developing And Assessing Students' Thinking Skills
01 Apr 2004 Are Adult Students Different From Traditional-Aged Students?
25 Mar 2004 Universal Design
11 Mar 2004 Learning-Centered Education For Our Students
04 Mar 2004 Deterring And Detecting Plagiarism
26 Feb 2004 Requesting Your Feedback On The CTE News & Tips
26 Feb 2004 Scholarship Of Teaching And Learning Consultants Visit ISU
19 Feb 2004 It's A Good Time To Plan A Mid-Semester Feedback Activity
12 Feb 2004 Reflective Teaching
15 Jan 2004 Successful Group Work In Your Class
08 Jan 2004 What Can And Should Be Done On The First Day Of Class?
11 Dec 2003 Writing Your Teaching Philosophy Statement
04 Dec 2003 Preparing Final Examinations
20 Nov 2003 Helping Students Become And Stay Motivated To Learn
13 Nov 2003 All Questions Are Not Created Equal
13 Nov 2003 Silent Discussion On Teaching Tips
06 Nov 2003 Engaging Students In Large Classes--Check Out The Video Demonstration
30 Oct 2003 Evaluating Student Participation
23 Oct 2003 Using E-Mail To Enhance Student Learning
16 Oct 2003 Helping Learners Review, Repeat, And Remember
09 Oct 2003 Grading Principles And Practices
02 Oct 2003 Improving The Effectiveness of Lecture Through Guided Notes
25 Sep 2003 What Do Students Want From Their Professors?
18 Sep 2003 7 Principles Of Good Practice In Undergraduate Education
01 May 2003 Peer Review Of Teaching
24 Apr 2003 Feeling End-Of-Semester Stress?
17 Apr 2003 The Final Stretch: Helping Students Stay On Track
10 Apr 2003 Getting Better At Teaching Over Time
03 Apr 2003 Service-Learning
03 Apr 2003 Constructing Better Tests
27 Mar 2003 Discussing The War In Iraq
27 Mar 2003 Student Privacy Rights
13 Mar 2003 Breaking Down The Complex Process Of Planning A Course
06 Mar 2003 Understanding The New Copyright Laws
27 Feb 2003 Making Mid-Term Adjustments
20 Feb 2003 Finding Case Studies In Your Discipline
13 Feb 2003 Managing "Hot" Moments In The Classroom
06 Feb 2003 Formative Assessment
30 Jan 2003 Treating Male & Female Students Equitably
23 Jan 2003 Using Questions In Large Classes
16 Jan 2003 Designing Effective Student Research Assignments
16 Jan 2003 Honor Martin Luther King Day In Class
09 Jan 2003 Welcome Back!
05 Dec 2002 Preparing Final Exams
21 Nov 2002 Dealing With Classroom Incivility
14 Nov 2002 E-Portfolios
07 Nov 2002 Making Office Hours Successful
07 Nov 2002 Office Hours Outside The Office
31 Oct 2002 How Can Instructors Prevent Academic Dishonesty?
24 Oct 2002 Enhancing Critical Thinking: What Are Learning Styles?
24 Oct 2002 List of Journals Related To Teaching and Learning
17 Oct 2002 Classroom Assessment Techniques For Group Assignments
17 Oct 2002 Take Time To Reflect
10 Oct 2002 Classroom Diversity
10 Oct 2002 Other Diversity Resources
03 Oct 2002 It's Almost Midterm-Do Your Students Know They Are Making Progress?
26 Sep 2002 Effective Powerpoint Presentations
19 Sep 2002 Expanding Students' Critical Thinking Skills Through Questions
19 Sep 2002 Check Out How Questions Are Being Used In Large Lecture Courses At ISU
12 Sep 2002 Chalkboard Skills
05 Sep 2002 A Quick Classroom Assessment Technique
05 Sep 2002 Mindset of Freshmen
29 Aug 2002 Learning Students' Names
29 Aug 2002 Anniversary of September 11
23 Aug 2002 First Day of Classes