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Inclusive Teaching and Accessibility, Instructional Delivery, Teaching Technology, TLC AnnouncementsTeaching Tools, Tips, and Resources for Fall 2026
Welcome to Fall 2026! The Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) has gathered resources to support you as you prepare for the semester. We invite you to explore the resources below as you update course materials, refresh your D2L sites, and prepare for the upcoming semester. Course Set-Up Checklist Before publishing your D2L course, take a…
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Course Set-Up Checklist
We at the TLC are here to support you as you work to prepare quality course sites and materials for your students. Here is a checklist of steps to prepare a course for a new semester. Select each item for specifics. Where possible, we link to relevant directions or resources. Thank you for helping students…
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TLC Book Club Review: Norton Guide to Equity-Minded Teaching Podcast
The Teaching & Learning Center staff discuss our recent reading of the Norton Guide to Equity-Minded Teaching written by Isis Artze-Vega, Flower Darby, Bryan Dewsbury, and Mays Imad. Guests: Dr. Naomie Nyanungo, Marc Drumm, Brian Carothers, Connor Goyne, and Hannah Glatt Cohosts: Amber Alvord, Jes Drass, & Dr. Tom Pantazes Closed Captions Norton Guide to…
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The Value of Neurodiversity in Academic Spaces with Dr. Jennifer Slagus Podcast
Neurodivergent scholar and librarian Dr. Jennifer Slagus discusses the importance of hearing and incorporating diverse perspectives into research, academics, and other university spaces. Cohosts: Jes Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes Research Connection: Bertilsdotter Rosqvist, H., Botha, M., Hens, K., O’Donoghue, S., Pearson, A., & Stenning, A. (2023). Cutting our own keys: New possibilities of neurodivergent…
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Mixing Mindfulness & Self Efficacy with Dr. Norman & Dr. Bennett Podcast
Wishing to address student teacher anxiety with teaching math, Dr. Tiffany Bennett and Dr. Sujata Norman combined their research interests, to investigate how contemplative practices and an intentional focus on improving self-efficacy could boost student teachers’ skills. Cohosts: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Amber Alvord Closed Captions Show notes: Sarah Rose Cavanagh website Albert Bandura Bonus:…
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Sound Waves and Syllabi: The Pedagogical Possibilities of Podcasting
A special live episode recording exploring the breadth of podcast possibilities with 5 West Chester University faculty. Whether it is using them as course texts or for assessment, creating podcasts for teaching or scholarship, or preparing students to be podcast professionals, this episode has something for everyone. Host: Dr. Tom Pantazes Guests: Closed Captions Resources…
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Equitable Assessment Practices
Creating equitable assessment practices is essential for fostering an inclusive and fair learning environment—one where all students feel respected, supported, and able to succeed, regardless of their backgrounds or identities. By adopting culturally inclusive pedagogy, which acknowledges and values students’ diverse cultural experiences, educators can design assessments that more accurately reflect each student’s learning and…
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The Digital Divide
The term “Digital Divide” refers to the disparity in access to digital technologies, such as computers, high-speed Internet, and premium subscriptions to AI platforms. In education, this issue gained widespread attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, as institutions quickly realized that they could not reliably interact with all of their students online. There are several factors…
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Recognizing & Reducing Implicit Bias in the Online Classroom
What is Implicit Bias? One major barrier to equitable teaching is implicit (or unconscious) bias. Implicit bias refers to the value associations we all unthinkingly hold and may apply to others; this includes negative associations with marginalized groups as well as positive associations with people similar to us and groups associated with social prestige. An…
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Inclusive Language and the Euphemism Treadmill
Language is one of the first and most consistent ways we communicate our classroom culture. Years of research affirm what many of us know intuitively: students who feel like they belong in a classroom are more engaged, more likely to persist through challenges, and ultimately more likely to succeed; conversely, students who find themselves in…
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