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Late Test Grading Issue

Late Test Grading Issue

Due to a bug in myCourses, some instructors are having difficulty submitting late tests so they can be auto-graded.  If this is happening to you there's a simple workaround:  Try clicking the "Save and Exit" button instead of the default "Save and Next": If that...

Humanize Teaching and Learning

Humanize Teaching and Learning

"Teachers who put their relationship first don't just have students for one year. They have students who view them as their teacher for life." -Justin Tarte, Educator Hello, faculty! Did you know that your students are craving your expertise and unique presence in...

Facilitating Feedback

Facilitating Feedback

"We all need people who will give us feedback, that’s how we improve. " -Bill Gates Hello, faculty! We hope you have had a great start to the school year and have settled into a rhythm with your students and in your teaching. As the semester progresses, please feel...

Meaningful Discussions

Meaningful Discussions

"The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said. " -Peter Drucker Hello, faculty! This week, our focus centers on incorporating meaningful discussions into your courses to foster a sense of community among your students. Engaging in discussions...

Welcome to Fall’23!

Welcome to Fall’23!

"A new school year means new beginnings, new adventures, new friendships, and new challenges. The slate is clean, and anything can happen." -Denise Witmer Hello, faculty! Instructional Development is excited to share with you our new weekly newsletter, This Week in...

Update on myCourses Site Auto-Creation

Update on myCourses Site Auto-Creation

Please note that while all Lecture and Seminar courses have been automatically created, some course types such as Independent Studies, Thesis Research, and Dissertations have not, due to many of these types not using myCourses historically. If you believe a missing...