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Supporting the Incoming Class of 2029: A Call for Awareness and Adaptation

This Week In ID Newsletter

“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm X Dear Faculty, As we begin to conclude the Spring ‘25 semester throughout our campus community, keep in mind that each semester provides a fresh and...

Spring Cleaning for Canvas!

Canvas Update, Teaching Tips, This Week In ID Newsletter

“The last day of class carries outsized importance in your students’ recollection and perception of your course, serving as a sort of outro for its motifs and themes.” -Kristi Rudenga Dear Faculty,  Spring is here, and that means there are just a few weeks...

Cultivating A Sense Of Student Belonging Through Office Hours

This Week In ID Newsletter

Dear Faculty,  In the coming weeks, students will begin to meet with you during office hours to discuss their plans for fall coursework, questions about course content, or what their plans may be post-graduation. With each meeting comes an opportunity to engage with...

UDL + John Dewey = Multiple Means of Representation and Expression

This Week In ID Newsletter

Dear Faculty, As you head into spring break, we wanted to offer a newsletter focused on the importance of reflection, engagement, and creating equitable content for all students. The resources curated this week have been designed to illustrate a reflective journey,...

Unlocking Deeper Learning: Aligning Project-Based Learning with Bloom’s Taxonomy to Achieve Clear Learning Objectives

This Week In ID Newsletter

Dear Faculty,  We have almost reached the mid-semester point and in just 17 days we spring forward into daylight savings! Soon our campus will be filled with fresh flowering trees and the quad filled with students enjoying the warmer temperatures and longer afternoons...

Curiosity and Engagement: Finding the Hook to Connect With Students

This Week In ID Newsletter

Dear Faculty,  Now that we are several weeks into the semester, let us revisit James Lang’s article from the prior newsletter and dive deeper into curiosity. Curiosity is “a strong desire to know or learn something.” This wonderful summary describes our role in...
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Recent Posts

  • Incompletes during the myCourses-Canvas Transition April 16, 2025
  • Supporting the Incoming Class of 2029: A Call for Awareness and Adaptation April 16, 2025
  • Spring Cleaning for Canvas! April 2, 2025
  • Cultivating A Sense Of Student Belonging Through Office Hours March 20, 2025
  • UDL + John Dewey = Multiple Means of Representation and Expression March 5, 2025
  • Canvas Course Card Nicknames March 4, 2025
  • Unlocking Deeper Learning: Aligning Project-Based Learning with Bloom’s Taxonomy to Achieve Clear Learning Objectives February 20, 2025
  • Curiosity and Engagement: Finding the Hook to Connect With Students February 6, 2025
  • Strong First Days: Why are they important to students? January 22, 2025
  • Micro-lectures December 9, 2024
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