Each week, we send out three bite-sized tidbits with upcoming events: Teaching Tip, Research Review, and Favorite Resource. Find the archived postcards here.
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Teaching Tips 💡
Worked Examples
When students are provided with practice or application assignments after learning new content, they often use incorrect strategies because they do not fully understand the underlying concepts. You can prevent…
Guide your students on the use of AI for learning
While there are mixed feelings about generative AI among faculty and students, it’s undeniable that AI is not going away and will continue to become embedded in all aspects of…
Accessible & Safe Technology
Did you know that Maine law requires that all technology developed, procured, or provided by publicly funded organizations must meet the accessibility requirements of Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA?…
Learner Progress
Want a quick way to check on how your students are doing in your course? Visit the Learner Progress tool in Brightspace under the Course Resources menu.
Research Review 🔍
The Cognitive Challenges of Effective Teaching
Chew & Cerbin propose a research-based framework of nine interacting cognitive challenges that teachers must address in order to promote “optimal learning” rather than merely acceptable performance. They emphasize that…
New Meta-Analysis Probes Technology’s Link to Cognitive Aging
In this meta-analysis, researchers found that use of digital technologies was associated with a reduced risk of cognitive impairment and reduced rates of cognitive decline, even when controlling for demographics,…
Exploring the Impact of Required Justifications in Multiple-Choice Elaboration Questions on Student Experiences and Performance
This study investigated a hybrid assessment format called Multiple-Choice with Elaboration Questions (MCEQs). In these questions, students not only select a multiple-choice answer but also must justify their choice in…
Learning in double time: The effect of lecture video speed on immediate and delayed comprehension
Researchers examined how lecture video playback speed affects student learning by having undergraduates watch recorded lectures at normal speed (1x), faster speeds (1.5x, 2x, 2.5x), or by watching videos more…
Favorite Resources 🔖
Did a Robot Write this Report? Managing AI Cheating
Generative AI is a powerful tool that can be used to support teachers and students. Unfortunately, just as AI can be used to generate lesson plans, provide helpful feedback, and…
Conversation Cafe
Creating spaces where all students feel empowered to discuss tough topics openly and respectfully can be difficult. The Conversation Café provides a practical way to foster equitable dialogue by guiding…
Demystifying screen reader use for manual testing
Are you curious about what it’s like for someone with a vision impairment to navigate a website? Gareth Fuller attended this training at the Association on Higher Education and Disability…
