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EDvice Exchange is the Center for the Advancement of Teaching‘s blog. It serves instructors in the Temple community and other institutions of higher education. This resource provides effective, research-based teaching practices for your consideration.

Feedback that Nourishes Mind and Heart

3/14/22

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I'll never forget the feedback I received from two professors when I was an undergraduate (and here, I’m quoting them): “You missed the point of this question–badly!” and “Pretty good about what Sewall thought; totally baffling about why.” The first gem was on a practice question to help me prepare for the big essay exam. We call this formative feedback, where there’s an opportunity to put into practice the feedback we’re given.

Faculty Teaching Commons: A Place for ‘Teacher-Talk’

2/28/22

Last week a colleague shared that students in their class wanted to engage in discussions on the Ukraine situation. Did you observe the same in your classes and what, if any, adjustments did you make to allow for this conversation in your classes? Are you interested in talking with other instructors about what they are seeing in their classes and the strategies they are using to support and engage with students.

Checking for Readiness to Move On

2/21/22

Not all students in a class will master material at the same rate. This tip discusses techniques for verifying that your class is prepared to learn new concepts, as well as ideas for helping those who fall behind.

The Best of EDvice 2021

1/31/22

Here's a quick round-up of some of our favorite posts from last year. Maybe you'll see one you missed!

Supporting Your Students’ Mental Health and Wellness - Linda Hasunuma & Cliff Rouder

Making the Most of Classroom Polling - H. Naomie Nyanungo

What New in Zoom for the Spring 2022 Semester?

1/19/22

With the start of a new semester, it’s always a good practice to check out the new features that Zoom has added over the last few months! You never know what new tools are now available that will make your online synchronous teaching more seamless--and more creative!--than ever before. Below are the CAT’s favorite new features that were added during the fall semester.

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