Educator Resource Categories
Navigate through the categories below to find information, templates, and guidance to enhance your teaching and learning experience.
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Navigate through the categories below to find information, templates, and guidance to enhance your teaching and learning experience.
Resources in this section support instructors in promoting academic honesty and responding to misconduct. Topics include how to approach the topic of cheating and guidance on prevention strategies.
Resources in this section focus on creating courses and materials that are usable by all learners. They highlight inclusive design principles, digital accessibility standards, and practical strategies for supporting students with diverse access needs.
Resources in this section assist instructors who advise students formally or informally. Topics include effective approaches for high-volume periods and strategies for academic advisors looking to build and expand their network and gain valuable skills.
Resources in this section offer guidance on designing fair, meaningful assessments and transparent grading practices. Resources focus on purposes and types of assessments, how to convey trustworthiness, selecting an effective strategy based on your context, and grading strategies.
Resources in this section support educators in fostering productive learning environments. Topics include classroom dynamics, focusing on and maintaining student relationships, and fostering morale among your student communities.
Resources in this section focus on intentional course planning that supports student learning. Resources address backward design, writing effective and measurable learning outcomes, aligning activities and assessments, and structuring courses for clarity and coherence.
Resources in this section help instructors effectively use D2L and related instructional technologies. Topics include course setup, tool selection, accessibility considerations, and best practices for enhancing learning through technology.
Resources in this section guide the identification and response to early signs of student difficulty. Resources explain reporting processes, documentation, and strategies for supporting students through timely referral and intervention.
Resources in this section support instructors as courses conclude. Topics include preparing for final exams if they are an element of the course, as well as important considerations for a successful end to the semester.
Resources in this section focus on setting a strong foundation at the start of the semester. Topics include successful tips for the first day and first week as well as preparation strategies leading up to the start of the semester that will increase efficiency and improve student engagement.
Resources in this section emphasize feedback as a tool for learning, not just evaluation. Topics include an overview of formative feedback and its importance, and approaches for designing your semester feedback plans.
Resources in this section focus on teaching and learning in the context of generative artificial intelligence. Topics include institutional guidance, strategies for designing assessments, considerations for teaching an AI-ready graduate, and more.
Resources in this section support inclusive learning environments that respect diverse perspectives. Topics include equitable teaching practices, fostering belonging, managing difficult dialogues, and promoting respectful civil discourse.
Resources in this section focus on instructional strategies for high-enrollment courses. They address methods and considerations when giving large lectures, including the use of an outline template to organize content.
Resources in this section support collaborative learning. Topics include focusing on intentionality, considerations for course-level learning objectives related to peer review, best practices for applying peer review assessment, and other tools and resources for facilitating this learning approach.
Resources in this section connect instructional practice with student wellbeing and relevant policies. Topics include the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities, understanding educator responsibilities, and navigating institutional guidelines and referrals.
Download ready-to-use syllabus templates that include all institutionally required language.
Resources in this section offer guidance on developing clear, effective syllabus policies. This includes articulating expectations, aligning policies with institutional guidelines, and communicating course structure and responsibilities transparently.
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