It’s never too early to start thinking about your syllabi for 2020! As these preparations begin, consider making the switch to a learner-centered syllabus. The learner-centered syllabus (LCS) serves as the “handshake” in the introduction between… Read moreHow Does Your Syllabus “Sound?” Creating a Learner-Centered Syllabus
The modern classroom is at a crossroads – intersected by demands for students to demonstrate engaged learning and for faculty to enhance teaching quality. Students complain about repetitive and redundant content with questions such as, “We’ve… Read moreBeyond the Checkbox: Making the Connection to Student Learning
CIS staff delight in the small things: the simple adjustments that make faculty work more efficient, the right timing on task reminders, or the slight reframing of communications. The Chronicle of Higher Education series Small Changes… Read moreCIS Faculty Support Services – Small Moves Matter
The curricular process can seem overwhelming; however, with proper planning and consultation, you can greatly reduce delays to final approval. So, what are the pitfalls to avoid in reaching the end goal of approval? Tip #1:… Read moreTop 5 Tips for Navigating the Curricular Process
Do you have videos or other materials (such as rubrics) you have created to help students succeed with subject matter in your classes? If so, why not share? Peter Senge, systems scientist and senior lecturer at… Read moreDigital Assets
The Office of Curriculum and Instructional Support (CIS) was established in September 2018 as an outcome of CMU’s Academic Organizational Review process. The establishment of CIS, which incorporates the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning… Read moreIntroduction to the Office of Curriculum and Instructional Support
As online educators, we often think of the virtual classroom as a safe, color-blind, and democratic space for all students. After all, we cannot “see” our students and, because of that fact, all that we know… Read moreExamining Bias in the Online Classroom
Earlier this week, members from the Excellence in Teaching Awards Committee visited classrooms to surprise winners of this year’s Excellence in Teaching Award, Lorrie Ryan Memorial Excellence in Teaching Award, and the Student Choice Award. In… Read moreSurprise Visits to Announce 2019 Award Winners