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
Instructional methods, or teaching strategies, simply put are a description of learning objective-orientated activities promoting the flow of information between instructors and student. Below are some instructional methods commonly practiced at CMU. Though the following list… Read moreSeeking Higher Impact? Consider Your Instructional Methods
Navigating the nuances of a large class, either online or face-to-face can be cumbersome, even for the most seasoned educators. Challenges facing instructors range from building relationships to ensuring students have a meaningful learning experience. However,… Read moreNavigating the Large Classroom
Think about the last time one of the textbooks you currently use released a new edition. How many hours did you have to invest first to familiarize yourself with the new book, then adjusting your course… Read moreThe Case for Open Educational Resources
Author: Mike Carson, Director, Curriculum and Assessment Coordinating SoTL and assessment efforts strengthens the processes of inquiry, evidence, and innovation that lead to the continual improvement of student learning (Dickson and Treml, 2013). The scholarship of teaching and… Read moreAssessment and SoTL: A Perfect Partnership
Digital Accessibility is an important, university-wide initiative with implications for all content creators, both in design and delivery. Regardless of disability or special need, every member of the CMU community should be able to access, use,… Read moreDigital Accessibility