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Podcast discussion of a new book which addresses some of the differences between work at research institutions and teaching-focused institutions. The synopsis highlights new faculty, but about halfway into the podcast they also start discussing mid-career (and even late-career) choices too.

A powerful discussion about overcoming student and institutional biases on the first day of class.

As we think about the role of sustainability for the College and our curriculum, this panel discussion on addressing environmental justice in the curriculum makes for good listening.

Specific scripts you can practice so you have an answer at the ready when conflict arises in the classroom.

A list of resources generated at a faculty discussion at University of Michigan - Dearborn.

A useful description of a class survey and steps which can help more students be comfortable with their cameras on more often. The suggested techniques include a discussion of setting norms and addressing distractions, which could be useful for face-to-face classes as well.

Concrete suggestions for how to start class on the day after a major event.

Terrific, concrete tips from Flower Darby about strategies which will make your discussion boards more successful.

Great thoughts from Derek Bruff about approaches to discussion and groupwork when half the students are coming by videoconference.

These tips and techniques would benefit any breakout activity, but in online teaching this kind of structure will be crucial.

A fair number of faculty have told me that their remote teaching experience showed the benefits of a more flexible syllabus. Here's one example of how to give students options for a final paper/project, but the most important part may be the discussion of how Professor Katopodis generates these options with her students.

This article came up at our recent lunch discussion on culturally responsive teaching. When we talk about students and resilience, are we fully informed about what things outside the classroom might be drawing on their abilities, and how they've been taught to act with "grit" in other situations?

When people's feelings about a discussion topic boil over, how can you guide the conversation back into a zone where deep listening and learning are possible?

Concrete tips for making sure all students have equitable chances to participate in class, from Maha Bali and Steve Greenlaw

One issue in discussions of college writing is how to incorporate writing practice into STEM courses. Some Kenyon professors in STEM subjects include journal assignments and process descriptions into their courses. Here are some suggestions on similar metacognitive "writing to learn" approaches, including guidelines for feedback to students.

Universal design for learning ultimately saves labor, and benefits all learners in the class. "So if I take a little more time and effort to make my writing large, legible, and organized on the white board, I am going to help the student with visual impairments - but I'm also going to help everyone in the room take better notes on our discussion. If I take the time to create slides with a minimal amount of text or images - and then encourage students to take their own notes by filling in the examples and ideas from the lecture or discussion - I'm helping everyone push beyond simply copying down lecture notes and regurgitating the course content."

Fascinating discussion of the semantics of "trigger warnings" through the lens of universal design for accessibility. It seems to imply a question about when (if ever) surprising students with course content is a useful strategy. Thanks to Jeanne Griggs for the link.

The syllabus and the first days of class can help set up the classroom dynamic for the entire semester. Here are the strategies one professor uses to set up expectations for her courses, including rules for class discussion.

At the GLCA/GLAA Consortium for Teaching and Learning Katy Crossley-Frolick at Denison University discusses her use of a dialogue mapping tool to help students unpack complex concepts.