Struggling is a necessary part of learning. How can we support that in our classrooms?

A dissertation writer's investigation into racial attitudes and stereotypes that foreign students might bring with them to the US.

When a neo-racist act occurs, international students - and all students, except for a few - look to campus administrators and faculty for ethical academic leadership. Even if no major incident has occurred, campus leaders are responsible for creating a positive climate for the burgeoning number of international students arriving at their institutions. While there is no "one size fits all" approach, we offer for consideration three "educational encounters" that make a positive difference in the lives of international students. Read more: http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2012/10/26/essay-how-colleges-should-respond-racism-against-international-students#ixzz2BYSBAftD Inside Higher Ed

September 26, 2012 Students Think They Can Multitask. Here's Proof They Can't. By: Maryellen Weimer, PhD in Teaching Professor Blog. With easy access to all sorts of technology, students multitask. So, do lots of us for that matter. But students are way too convinced that multitasking is a great way to work.

On 21 May 2012, OSU hosted a second video-concert/conference with the French blues group, Moussu T e lei Jovents (Provençal for "Mr. T and the Youngsters") from La Ciotat/Marseille. Sponsored by an LT eLearning Professional Development Grant, with matching funds from the Department of French and Italian and the Foreign Language Center, this event allowed students in French 631 ("Bringing Down the House") to sing along and engage in dialogue with the two leading musicians of the group.

Are you looking for some new ways to enhance your teaching or boost your productivity during Ohio State's first autumn semester? What follows are highlights of some resources we recommend to help you. Below, I'll also suggest several DU blog posts that feature additional apps. You can also check out our list of upcoming workshops, where you can learn even more.