2020 Articles
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Tools for Inclusive Teaching
Posted: July 16, 2020
This post shares some free resources faculty can use to make their courses more inclusive.
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Free Online Teaching Resources
Posted: July 08, 2020This post informs readers of some free digital resources for active learning techniques, online and in the physical classroom.
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Williams' Gang: Book Talk by Jeff Forret
Posted: June 23, 2020In this faculty lecture, Dr. Jeff Forret, Professor of History, introduces viewers to his newest book, Williams' Gang: A Notorious Slave Trader and His Cargo of Black Convicts (Cambridge University Press, 2020).
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'Art History in the Making: Art in the Age of Coronavirus' with Stephanie Chadwick
Posted: May 21, 2020Dr. Stephanie Chadwick, Assistant Professor of Art History, discusses contemporary art that responds to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Online Course Development Workshops
Posted: May 14, 2020This post contains details about the May online course development workshops offered by CTLE and CDE.
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'Permeable Pavements' with Dr. Liv Haselbach
Posted: May 14, 2020Dr. Liv Haselbach demonstrates the use of permeable pavements to reduce runoff and flooding during storms.
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How do I deter cheating during finals week?
Posted: May 04, 2020Strategies to deter cheating during final exams week, including best practices for Proctorio.
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Dr. Elia Hatfield
Posted: May 03, 2020A faculty member discusses her experience teaching online.
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Faculty Lecture Video Series - Dr. Catalina Castillon
Posted: April 30, 2020Dr. Catalina Castillon discusses "Carmen: Transformation and Constant Allure of Freedom."
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Teaching labs and studio classes online
Posted: April 27, 2020Advice and resources for teaching lab and studio classes online.
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How do I ease my students’ anxieties to help them successfully complete the semester?
Posted: April 19, 2020Tips for helping students manage anxiety in online courses.
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How do I facilitate effective discussion boards that enhance student learning without it taking up all my time?
Posted: April 13, 2020In this post, I will share a few strategies for increasing the learning and enjoyment that your discussion boards can bring to a class…without you having to spend all your time in the discussion board.
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How do I keep students engaged and persisting in my course now that we have moved online?
Posted: April 08, 2020
You may have noticed a drop-off in student participation as your course has moved online. Staying actively engaged is a common struggle for students in online courses and retention in online courses is usually reported as significantly lower than for face-to-face courses.
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Welcome to the CTLE Blog
Posted: April 01, 2020
Welcome to Lamar University’s new blog about teaching and learning. This blog is being created during the COVID-19 crisis as a way for campus offices devoted to excellence in teaching, primarily the Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement and the Division of Distance Education, to connect with faculty who are working at a distance.
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