UNG Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership

Deadline to submit to join the SoTL Academy is tomorrow! Details below.

Only a week left to apply for the SoTL Academy.!
The SoTL Academy will foster a common cultural dialogue of research-based teaching practices across campuses and academic domains.
More info: https://ung.edu/center-teaching-learning-leadership/programs/scholarly-productivity/scholarship-of-teaching-and-learning-academy.php

Only a week left to apply for the SoTL Academy.!
The SoTL Academy will foster a common cultural dialogue of research-based teaching practices across campuses and academic domains.
More info: https://ung.edu/center-teaching-learning-leadership/programs/scholarly-productivity/scholarship-of-teaching-and-learning-academy.php

https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/effective-classroom-management/teaching-through-translation-part-1/

Teaching through Translation, Part 1 The starting point for teaching through translation is to understand that quality translation aims to transfer meaning in context.

"In 2018 I founded the Hale Vision Lab, a student-focused research program designed to provide students with research opportunities and experiences related to vision, memory, and cognition. To date, our lab has involved 11 undergraduate researchers."
Read more on CTLL's Blog: https://ung.edu/center-teaching-learning-leadership/blog/teaching-and-learning/2024/faculty-support-leads-to-student-success.php

During my first year at UNG, a few things stuck out to me. First, the overwhelming kindness that I experienced from folks in my department during the campus visit remained. I kept expecting the other shoe to drop and the stereotypical gossip and turf struggles to begin. But it turned out that I was incredibly lucky, and these folks I work with are just genuinely kind and amazing. Read more on CTLL's Blog.
https://ung.edu/center-teaching-learning-leadership/blog/career-milestones/2024/reflections-on-leadership-the-power-of-questions.php

Advice for how to be a successful research professor (opinion) Richard Primack offers advice for how to be a happy, healthy and productive researcher year after year.

One Shift to Spectacular, Engaged Asynchronous Discussions: A Structured Conversation Systems Approach

One Shift to Spectacular, Engaged Asynchronous Discussions: A Structured Conversation Systems Approach There is one shift that will radically improve asynchronous discussions: a structured conversation system (Coker, 2022). A structured conversation system (SCS) is as easy as 1-2-3.

It might be time to explore innovative alternatives for student feedback that create opportunities leading to meaningful improvements and growth.

Is the Sandwich Method Getting Stale? Fresh Approaches to Providing Effective Student Feedback It might be time to explore innovative alternatives for student feedback that create opportunities leading to meaningful improvements and growth.

Ensuring a successful educational experience for our students is akin to the art of culinary development, where thoughtful preparation is fundamental. Just as a chef with pre-developed culinary skills meticulously selects ingredients and carefully plans before creating a masterpiece, educators must equip students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for their academic success.

Advocating for Student Preparedness with the Implementation of a Pre-Course Much like a chef assembles ingredients before cooking, pre-courses lay the groundwork for students, offering them a solid foundation to build upon.

Today is the last day to apply for a LEAP into Action Grant! LEAP grants can be granted up to a maximum of $2,500 based on the scope of the project and potential impact to UNG’s learning community.
https://ung.infoready4.com/ /1927554

Today is the last day to apply for UNG faculty awards! Nominate yourself, a colleague, or program/dept. in the following categories: leadership, program and department, research and creative, and teaching. https://ung.infoready4.com

Apply for a Faculty Award by Monday, April 1!

UNG award nomination deadline is less than a week away! CTLL encourages faculty/teaching staff to apply for awards in a multitude of areas. Nominate yourself, a colleague, or program/department for leadership, program and department, research and creative, and teaching. https://ung.infoready4.com/

UNG award nomination deadline is less than a week away! CTLL encourages faculty/teaching staff to apply for awards in a multitude of areas. Nominate yourself, a colleague, or program/department for leadership, program and department, research and creative, and teaching. https://ung.infoready4.com/

https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/online-student-engagement/the-first-15-seconds-how-to-hook-your-online-students-and-keep-them-engaged/

The First 15 Seconds: How to Hook Your Online Students and Keep Them Engaged Try the 5P approach. This is a set of five strategies that will help you create a positive and engaging learning environment for your online students.

“How Are You Doing Today?” A Survey for Starting Each Class To this end, I recently decided to start each class period with an anonymous, real-time Mentimeter survey asking, “How are you doing today?”

Building Community, Collaborative, and Cognitive Classroom Culture Culturally responsive teaching is a powerful tool for creating robust learning environments. As faculty members, it is essential for us to broaden our perspective on the impact of culture within our classrooms.