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Nine Ways to Improve Class Discussions - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 29 Oct 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 29 Oct 15

Some excellent tips to think about if your class discussions aren't quite where you want them to be. I was particularly struck by the way some of these tips are relevant for introverts and extroverts (or other groups which might have different approaches to discussion on any given day).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Some excellent tips to think about if your class discussions aren't quite where you want them to be. I was particularly struck by the way some of these tips are relevant for introverts and extroverts (or other groups which might have different approaches to discussion on any given day).</div>

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We Are Not Prepared for Students in Distress - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 28 Oct 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 28 Oct 15

This article came up at yesterday's discussion of neurodiversity, as we considered the emotional support needs of our students. It provides a couple of specific examples of language a faculty member can use to help students get the help they need, while still preserving appropriate teacher-student boundaries.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article came up at yesterday's discussion of neurodiversity, as we considered the emotional support needs of our students. It provides a couple of specific examples of language a faculty member can use to help students get the help they need, while still preserving appropriate teacher-student boundaries.</div>

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It's Not Too Late: Making Mid-Course Adjustments - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 26 Oct 15 - No Cached

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"It's not too late to make improvements that can still impact student outcomes as well as our shared classroom experience for the remaining weeks of the term."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"It's not too late to make improvements that can still impact student outcomes as well as our shared classroom experience for the remaining weeks of the term."</div>

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In The Classroom, Common Ground Can Transform GPAs - 1 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 18 Oct 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 18 Oct 15

Terrific podcast review of research about the importance of teacher-student relationships on student achievement.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Terrific podcast review of research about the importance of teacher-student relationships on student achievement.</div>

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Grading exams with integrity - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 12 Oct 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 12 Oct 15

Lots of interesting ideas in this podcast episode for removing potential sources of unconscious bias from your grading.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Lots of interesting ideas in this podcast episode for removing potential sources of unconscious bias from your grading. </div>

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What's The Deal With Classroom Trigger Warnings? - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 08 Oct 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 08 Oct 15

Interesting and nuanced take on "trigger warnings" from a PBS YouTube channel.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Interesting and nuanced take on "trigger warnings" from a PBS YouTube channel.</div>

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Thursday in the Park With Students | Library Babel Fish | Inside Higher Ed - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 06 Oct 15 - No Cached

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Barbara Fister tells the story of a first-year seminar studying Golden Gate Park which actually presented their early research in the park. Lots of neat ideas here as we consider teaching and learning with a sense of place.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Barbara Fister tells the story of a first-year seminar studying Golden Gate Park which actually presented their early research in the park. Lots of neat ideas here as we consider teaching and learning with a sense of place.</div>

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The Science of Learning - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 05 Oct 15 - No Cached

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A terrific summary of the existing research from cognitive science related to how students learn, and connecting this research to its practical implications for teaching and learning. Hat tip to Katie Corker for the link.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A terrific summary of the existing research from cognitive science related to how students learn, and connecting this research to its practical implications for teaching and learning. Hat tip to Katie Corker for the link.</div>

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Using Real Art and Artifacts in Your Teaching - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 04 Oct 15 - No Cached

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Interesting podcast episode about incorporating physical art and artifacts in teaching, and the ways they can prompt a variety of disciplinary thinking and observational skills.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Interesting podcast episode about incorporating physical art and artifacts in teaching, and the ways they can prompt a variety of disciplinary thinking and observational skills.</div>

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Four behaviors I had to overcome to move forward in my career - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 01 Oct 15 - No Cached

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Good tips, not just for new faculty (though that's who the author is preparing to address), but really for anyone in a new job or life stage or just ready for a prompt to reflect on their teaching.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Good tips, not just for new faculty (though that's who the author is preparing to address), but really for anyone in a new job or life stage or just ready for a prompt to reflect on their teaching.</div>

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Provide 'Feedforward' with Exemplars - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 01 Oct 15 - No Cached

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Some faculty share exemplar papers from previous courses to help students understand how a good paper works (or how to find the flaws in a paper). The idea of doing this with exam essays struck me as new and interesting.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Some faculty share exemplar papers from previous courses to help students understand how a good paper works (or how to find the flaws in a paper). The idea of doing this with exam essays struck me as new and interesting.</div>

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The 'mindset' mindset: What we miss by focusing on kids' attitudes - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 10 Sep 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 10 Sep 15

Interesting contrarian article from Alfie Kohn, pointing out that too much focus on "growth mindset" might be a way to sidestep larger questions of curriculum, pedagogy, and the social structures of education.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Interesting contrarian article from Alfie Kohn, pointing out that too much focus on "growth mindset" might be a way to sidestep larger questions of curriculum, pedagogy, and the social structures of education.</div>

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Slowing Down: 6 Strategies for Deep Listening - 1 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 10 Sep 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 10 Sep 15

The Essentials group on Oral Expression made the point that listening is as important as talking for good discussions. Many of the points in this article are no surprise, but the lens that deep listening leads to deep creativity is an interesting one.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Essentials group on Oral Expression made the point that listening is as important as talking for good discussions. Many of the points in this article are no surprise, but the lens that deep listening leads to deep creativity is an interesting one.</div>

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writing and routine - 1 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 08 Sep 15 - No Cached

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Should you write early? Late? In short blocks or long ones? Maybe the most important thing is just that you have a routine. (But if you don't have one yet, might we suggest writing circles at the CIP?)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Should you write early? Late? In short blocks or long ones? Maybe the most important thing is just that you have a routine. (But if you don't have one yet, might we suggest writing circles at the CIP?)</div>

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How to Tell Science Stories with Maps - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 03 Sep 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 03 Sep 15

A great article about map design, from the simple ("does that data really need to be on a map?") to the complex ("normalize your cloropleth"). Includes a couple of recommendations for mapping tools at the end.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A great article about map design, from the simple ("does that data really need to be on a map?") to the complex ("normalize your cloropleth"). Includes a couple of recommendations for mapping tools at the end.</div>

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How Methods Videos Are Making Science Smarter - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 02 Sep 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 02 Sep 15

We've had some experiments at Kenyon with making videos for lab methods. Making them well is no small commitment, but it looks like we're not alone in thinking that some processes are better shown than written down. (h/t to Jen Smith for the link.)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">We've had some experiments at Kenyon with making videos for lab methods. Making them well is no small commitment, but it looks like we're not alone in thinking that some processes are better shown than written down. (h/t to Jen Smith for the link.)</div>

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The One Minute Preceptor Applied to A Variety of Situations - 1 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 01 Sep 15 - No Cached

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Different disciplinary pedagogies are fascinating; they always make me imagine how they might apply to other classrooms. The individual steps in the OMP process will look familiar to most teachers - but have you ever thought of them as a sequence to accomplish in one minute?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Different disciplinary pedagogies are fascinating; they always make me imagine how they might apply to other classrooms. The individual steps in the OMP process will look familiar to most teachers - but have you ever thought of them as a sequence to accomplish in one minute?</div>

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Less sleep makes you more likely to get a cold - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 01 Sep 15 - No Cached

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Could more sleep stave off the Kenyon Krud?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Could more sleep stave off the Kenyon Krud?</div>

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Distracted Reading in the Digital Age - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 27 Aug 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 27 Aug 15

"Wouldn't it be nice if there were a movement for reading like there was for 'slow food'?" A recap of Vassar's efforts to understand and support the reading culture on campus.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Wouldn't it be nice if there were a movement for reading like there was for 'slow food'?" A recap of Vassar's efforts to understand and support the reading culture on campus.</div>

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Failure is fun and fascinating - 0 views

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