Week in Review: Fostering a culture of innovative teaching
News Roundup: Visual Learning
This week, digital classroom technology gathers steam in the form of focus exercises, open-source textbooks, and an all-around need for digital literacy. Meanwhile, finances—abundant or not—drive schools to experiment with new techniques for teaching effectively and improving student outcomes. Sign up for The ‘Q’ Newsletter for the latest news and insights about higher education teaching […]
Week in Review: Visual Learning in an Election Year
Connecting the Dots: Visual Learning in an Election Year
The application of data visualization to present polling data in this year’s election has given Dr. Derek Bruff a renewed appreciation for visual learning. Expanded access to these types of tools, Dr. Bruff says, can be valuable resources for instructors and students as a way to deepen their learning in the classroom. We caught up with Dr. Bruff ahead of this […]
News Roundup: Sociopolitical Learning
This week, the focus is on how we can help our students become engaged citizens through effective instruction. Plus, educators encourage students to examine the literary heroes of the past and the robot TAs of the future. Sign up for The ‘Q’ Newsletter for the latest news and insights about higher education teaching and learning. […]
Week in Review: Civic Learning in an Election Year
News Roundup: Communication is Key
This week, communication is key: Interdisciplinary activity and interpersonal skills are crucial for employment after graduation; Educators and researchers are collaborating with each other and with students to solve problems. Sign up for The ‘Q’ Newsletter for the latest news and insights about higher education teaching and learning. Maha Bali says that becoming a self-directed […]
Week in Review: ACUE and HBCU Leaders Talk Great Teaching
ACUE Presents to HBCU Leaders at White House Initiative Conference
We were proud to participate this week in some important conversations about student excellence at the 2016 National HBCU Week Conference in Arlington, Va. Dr. Genyne Boston, the Associate Provost at Florida A&M, made a presentation to the esteemed board of the White House HBCU Initiative about FAMU’s successful pilot and ongoing work with ACUE. Joining Dr. […]
News Roundup: Empowerment and Innovation
This week: Reflections and suggestions for assignments, syllabi, and technology in the classroom. Plus, the obstacles and opportunities involved in driving innovation.
