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Faculty Play Dates
Don’t get me wrong, there’s a lot of learning and work occurring in Faculty Learning Communities. But, like preschool play groups, FLCs also provide a safe and structured environment focused on a shared interest, for learning, interaction, and enjoyment among … Continue reading
Why the University is Still Relevant in the Age of Wikipedia
Last Friday’s excellent symposium, “Higher-Ed in the Crosshairs,” examined some of the most relevant issues facing our community. What is the value of a university education? How does the university confront changes in technology and the demands of an evolving … Continue reading
Posted in CTE, Students
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Cheaper! Faster! Better?
In the wake of the nation’s financial hard times, calls for accountability and affordability permeated most industries, including higher education. The buzz hit academia on several fronts, especially in the area of bang-for-the-buck. Political and societal trends toward viewing university … Continue reading
Posted in Assessment, CTE, Teaching Evaluations, Teaching Methods
Tagged cost of higher ed, CTE, value of higher ed
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Follow CTE on Twitter
CTE has a blog, so could tweeting be far behind? We think of it as one more way to help you keep up with the latest news in higher education, research on teaching & learning, and CTE’s programs and services. … Continue reading
Better Research Assignments
While planning our spring semester courses, many of us may be looking for new ways to teach students both content knowledge and research skills. Get a good start with the resources on CTE’s Designing Research Assignments page. In addition, personal help is … Continue reading
Posted in CTE, Students, Teaching Methods
Tagged Information Literacy, liaison librarian, Research
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An Example of Teaching with Technology
I’ve been fortunate to be a part of the new Teaching with Technology Faculty Learning Community (FLC). The nine members of the group bring different perspectives to the application of technology in teaching. Even from reading the various entries in … Continue reading
Faculty Learning Communities Off to a Great Start
This year SMU introduced a new kind of support for teaching excellence, the Faculty Learning Community. These small interdisciplinary groups focus on a topic, study it together, and use their findings to enhance their own classes. In addition, the group … Continue reading
Posted in CTE, Learning Communities
Tagged faculty, FLC, learning, Technology, Writing
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Welcome to the new CTE Blog
We’re pleased to announce a new blog about teaching & learning, brought to you by CTE’s staff, Advisory Board, the Academy of Distinguished Teachers, and other SMU friends of excellent teaching. The blog will include teaching ideas, technology tips, and … Continue reading
