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Assessment & Feedback

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Course Evaluations

What you need to know to make the most of the student course evaluation process

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Planning and Guiding In-Class Peer Review

How to plan and guide in-class peer review.

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Providing Feedback on Problem Solving

Strategies for guiding students through the problem solving process

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ChatGPT and AI Composition Tools

Information about ChatGPT and its implications for teaching and learning.

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Classroom Services

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Ideas for Teaching in an Active Learning Classroom

Specific activities and approaches to teaching in student-centered, technology-rich spaces designed for active, collaborative learning

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Classroom Use: Guidelines for Instructors at WashU

Guidelines for instructors at WashU about general procedures for university-managed classrooms.

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Classroom Equipment

Guide to using classroom equipment

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Checklist for Teaching in a Pooled Classroom with Hyflex/Hybrid Technology

All pooled classrooms are equipped for livestreaming and/or recording your class. Below, we provide a...

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Course Design & Evaluation

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Constructing a Syllabus: A Checklist

What is the purpose of a syllabus? What is included in it?

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Designing a Course

Designing a course can seem like a daunting task, so we break it down into...

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Course Evaluations

What you need to know to make the most of the student course evaluation process

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Using Class Time Effectively on Day One

Leverage the first day of class to set the tone for a successful semester

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Educational Technology

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Kaltura

Guide to using the Kaltura video platform

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Poll Everywhere

Guide to using Poll Everywhere

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Gradescope

Guide on using Gradescope to administer and streamline the grading of assessment and assignments

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Hypothesis

Guide on using Hypothesis, a social annotation tool used for collaboration, interactive reading, annotation, and...

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Inclusive Teaching & Learning

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Strategies for Inclusive Teaching and Learning

Strategies for inclusive teaching and learning at WashU and beyond.

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Promoting Student Well-Being in Learning Environments

Resources for course design, syllabus language, and class activities that support well-being

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Accommodation Chart for Faculty and Instructors

A guide to providing student accommodations at WashU

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Reducing Stereotype Threat

Strategies for instructors.

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Instructional Strategies

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Teaching with Lectures: Overview

Summary of tips to improve class lectures

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Teaching with Discussions: Overview

Summary of tips to improve class discussions

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Group Work: Overview

Introduction to using group work in your course

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Increasing Student Participation

Strategies to build opportunities for teamwork, collaboration, and group discussion in the classroom.

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Professional Development

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Getting Ready for your Role as an Assistant in Instruction

Tips for getting ready to be an AI at WashU

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Academic Job Market: Overview

A brief introduction to academic job market materials.

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Teaching Portfolio

Tips on creating a successful teaching portfolio

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Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement for the Academic Job Market

Basic information about writing successful teaching philosophy statements for the academic market.

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Teaching with Lectures: Overview

Summary of tips to improve class lectures

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Teaching with Discussions: Overview

Summary of tips to improve class discussions

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Group Work: Overview

Introduction to using group work in your course

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Promoting Student Well-Being in Learning Environments

Resources for course design, syllabus language, and class activities that support well-being

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What is a “Topic Overview?”

Topic Overviews are pages where you can find links to related resources for topics that...

Academic Job Market: Overview

A brief introduction to academic job market materials.

  • Professional Development

EdTech Tools: Overview

An introduction to educational technology tools that support student learning.

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Polling: Overview

An introductory guide to active learning with polling.

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Inclusive Teaching and Learning: Overview

Learn more about inclusive teaching and learning.

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