UVM CTL

Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of Vermont

[UVM CTL @uvmctl]

#UVM "Wicked Workshops to Create Wicked Students who Solve Wicked Problems" is the title of our latest blog post contributed by Kelly Mancini Becker. She brilliantly illuminates "wicked" and how we can help our students get there.
https://t.co/b8suCRmJfV

[UVM CTL @uvmctl]

Dr. Pittman, Professor of Sociology at Dominican University wrote this helpful piece on how to respond to discriminatory comments in the classroom. Dr. Pittman provides some discussion questions for us to ponder, as well. https://t.co/YgbRfqs5fM

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We have an opening for an LMS Transition Specialist. See the job listing here: https://t.co/wt8VUG8JSK

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NPR's College Podcast Challenge is back: With a $5,000 prize! https://t.co/l0hW6guwXv

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@granolasusan Hat tip to Susanmarie for this gem.

[StressieBessie @EPrecipice]

When talking about our agendas for the day, I told my 5yo I was a little nervous about a meeting I have today. He said, “Mama, I am nervous all the time. I know what to do.” So friends, here is all the advice he could fit into the drive to school:

[Holly Parker @hbparker]

Come work with me @uvmctl. We are hiring an Educational Developer for our team. Read more and apply here:https://t.co/5LugtyzQoH #highered #education #UDL

[UVM CTL @uvmctl]

We are hiring for an Educational Developer position! Come work with us. Posting closes 10/25/21 https://t.co/4YfrrlPT2a

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@davecormier Two additional resources that have been developed at UVM re Teams for Teaching. This Quick Guide: https://t.co/NKluSbPaQe and our Knowledge Base articles: https://t.co/bwVpbwmxTV.

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One great way to help Ss manage procrastination is through transparent assignment design. If you're interesting in joining a working group of faculty using the TILT model for transparent assignment design, contact [email protected].

[UVM Tarrant Institute for Innovative Education @innovativeEd]

We LOVE to procrastinate. But we should probably save Ss from this not-super-healthy habit.

"More often than not, the underlying reasons for procrastination fall under two categories: fear of failure or confusion about the first steps of an assignment."

Great tips here #vted

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@GeekyPedagogy Thanks, Jessamyn!!

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@GeekyPedagogy A group of 10 of faculty listened to your interview with the Suny Oswego CTL this morning and had a short conversation. We discussed how to make sure active learning activities include introverted students.

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Several of us are motivated to read your book (planning for a group next fall) to think more critically about the nuances of identifying as a nerd, geek, or introvert in the academy.

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We shared approaches to pedagogical reflection. One person builds a private space in the LMS to write reflections & collect URLs for next semester. One department asks faculty to write a semesterly report about what pedagogical changes were implemented, creating accountability.

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@joshua_r_eyler Thanks! That sounds like a really useful and generous offer. We'll be in touch directly to work out details.

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@joshua_r_eyler UVM's CTL & WID are co-hosting a book group for faculty & TAs on How Humans Learn. In addition to growing in our understanding, we're also developing important collegial community for practicing student- and learning-centered teaching. Thank you for the ideas!

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Join us for the 2nd Podcast Listening Breakfast on Wednesday, 2/12. Dr. Jessamyn Neuhaus will talk "Geeky Pedagogy" over breakfast and coffee. Register now!
https://t.co/eGLCm553Xg

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Ouch.

[CBC News Alerts @CBCAlerts]

Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg nominated for 2020 Nobel Peace Prize. Thunberg founded student-driven movement demanding faster action on climate change. https://t.co/srXEqSNI4l

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There are some concrete suggestions in this article for improving grading: https://t.co/Vfw6Arvpvb

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We kick off the semester with some amazing workshops in January starting with "Designing and Reimagining Large Enrollment Courses" & "The Power of Transparent Assignment Design" tomorrow, Jan. 7. Register now!

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Check out all that's happening in CTL this week! Register for a workshop today! https://t.co/s0H3C4SnWN