Tag: engagement

  • Student Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence in Education and Beyond Podcast

    Student Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence in Education and Beyond Podcast

    Five communication and media students share their perspectives on artificial intelligence in education and the broader world based on their experiences taking Dr. Eryn Travis’ Communication Course: Generative AI and Strategic Communication. Host: Madison Steinbrenner Closed Captions Guests: Show Notes: Generative A.I. Teaching Strategies with Dr. Eryn Travis Part 1 iRobot Movie Google Notebook LM…

  • Student Co-Creation of Course Policies with Dr. Elizabeth Urban Podcast
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    Student Co-Creation of Course Policies with Dr. Elizabeth Urban Podcast

    History professor and scholar of Islamic history, Dr. Elizabeth Urban shares how she approaches the co-creation of course policies and expectations with students using an AI policy as an example. Co-hosts: Jes Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes Closed Captions Research Connection: Bovill, C., Cook-Sather, A., Felten, P., Millard, L., & Moore-Cherry, N. (2016). Addressing potential…

  • Student Advice for Faculty
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    Student Advice for Faculty

    We asked the Student Collaborators from the Student Faculty Teaching Collaboration Program Based on your experience in the program and your own student experiences what message would you have for all faculty? Here is what they said. ➡️ Nothing can be too explicit for students when it comes to communication. Over communicate through multiple mediums.…

  • Student Faculty Teaching Collaboration Program – The Faculty Experience

    Student Faculty Teaching Collaboration Program – The Faculty Experience

    With two semesters of operation complete, we collected feedback from the faculty participants of the Student Faculty Teaching Collaboration Program. The program pairs two students with a WCU faculty member for a semester-long collaboration. Each week, the faculty member works with student collaborators to select an aspect of their teaching or course design for the…

  • Creating an AI Course Policy with Students

    Creating an AI Course Policy with Students

    Dr. Elizabeth Urban from the history department co-creates an AI course policy with her students. She begins by collecting students perceptions on AI using a 3 question survey. Question 1: “What should my Artificial Intelligence Policy be in this Course?” Question 2: “When do you think it is appropriate to use AI in this course?”…

  • PETAL Playground
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    PETAL Playground

    By Laura Brown, Jordin Clark, Paul Harris, and Lucy Miller Participants in the inaugural Program for Effective Teaching & Learning (PETAL)–an initiative to provide new WCU faculty the opportunity to hone and share teaching skills and methodologies during their first year–produced capstone projects exploring evidence-based aspects of pedagogy. Here, four participants showcase the concept of…

  • 3 Reflection and Discussion Strategies for Engaging Learners
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    3 Reflection and Discussion Strategies for Engaging Learners

    Developed by PETAL participants Spring 2024

  • Strategies for Teaching Diversity Courses with Dr. Shannon McQueen podcast
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    Strategies for Teaching Diversity Courses with Dr. Shannon McQueen podcast

    Political scientist Dr. Shannon McQueen shares her collection of teaching strategies and techniques that help her create powerful learning experiences for students in her diversity focused courses. Hosted by: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jessica Drass Closed Captions CELT Book Club website Inclusive Teaching: Strategies for Promoting Equity in the College Classroom by Hogan and Sathay…

  • Improving Student Attendance

    Improving Student Attendance

    Student attendance is a critical factor in academic success. However, many students face barriers that prevent them from attending classes regularly. In this post, we will explore various strategies to improve student attendance by addressing these barriers, building a sense of belonging, creating connections, and correcting misconceptions about attendance. Understanding the Factors Influencing Attendance Just…

  • A Lexicon of Activities Practices, & Principles for a More Engaging & Inclusive College Classroom

    A Lexicon of Activities Practices, & Principles for a More Engaging & Inclusive College Classroom

    Participants in the inaugural Program for Effective Teaching & Learning (PETAL)–an initiative to provide new WCU faculty the opportunity to hone and share teaching skills and methodologies during their first year–produced capstone projects exploring evidence-based aspects of pedagogy. Caitlin Brown, an assistant professor of political science, created this guide. First-Draft Thought: A way of framing students’ contributions…