by Amy Boone | Mar 2, 2020 | Informative Articles
Teaching large classes presents its own set of challenges and opportunities. The Adams Center gathered a panel of four professors who teach large classes (100-250 students) to share their experiences and insights. One of the most effective tools faculty...
by Amy Boone | Jan 17, 2020 | Learning Space Design
Sarah Shipp, ACU’s Director of Academics and SWA for Athletics, and Chad Williams, ACU’s Director of Compliance, led an Adams Center session about the world of athletic academics. Sarah and Chad shared about the academic division of the Athletic Department and...
by Amy Boone | Jan 10, 2020 | Course Development, Research
As we continue looking at Dr. Cole Bennett’s tips regarding writing assignments, let’s consider the often dreaded topics of feedback and revision. When providing feedback to students, the main goal is that the students will read the professor’s feedback, learn...
by Amy Boone | Dec 13, 2019 | In Case You Missed It
Dr. Cole Bennett recently shared tips and best practice regarding writing assignments. What is a professor looking for when he or she assigns a writing prompt? A response appropriate to the prompt Sophisticated writing including correct grammar, approximation...
by Amy Boone | Oct 23, 2019 | Informative Articles, Instructional Design
Kathleen Lee, Amanda Pittman, and Steve Hare led a panel discussion in the Adams Center on student note-taking. Kathleen is a chemistry professor and shared the use of partially filled notes that she uses in class with the aid of a document camera. She shared that...
