Though some may recall a time when syllabi were more decree than agreement, their evolution into flexible guides has strengthened learner-centered teaching. This Fall, course syllabi will play a key role in providing clarity. As you… Read moreConsidering Your Course Holistically: Focus on the Syllabus
Looking to get comfortable with Blackboard? Want to win your class over with WebEx? Or you’re looking to verify your knowledge and readiness; please read on. This guide offers resources to gain competence with a collection… Read moreGaining Critical Technology Knowledge: Web Conferencing, Learning Management, and More
If you’re considering how to (or struggling to know where to) start, read on. Following this guide will help you gain an understanding of what HyFlex means, and quickly grasp fundamental ‘know-how’ to best proceed with… Read moreGetting Started with HyFlex: What to Learn First
In 1973, the U.S. Access Board established Section 508 standards that provide accessibility requirements. These standards address access for people with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. Section 508 now also extends to technology, online training, and… Read moreConsiderations for Digital Content Accessibility
Recently, members from the CMU Excellence in Teaching Awards Committee visited classrooms and department meetings to surprise winners of this year’s CMU Excellence in Teaching Awards. We are excited to announce the list of winners and… Read more2020 Excellence in Teaching Award Recipients
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