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Encouraging students to write: Strategies for building confidence and engagement

January 15, 2026 Lindsay Vreeland Best Practices, Resources, Teaching, Tips

Whether it’s a skill assessment, a midterm essay, or an end-of-semester reflection, students benefit from regular opportunities to write. These activities help them deepen their

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AI in the classroom: Lessons learned from one institution’s AI affiliate program

April 16, 2025 Amanda Hirsch Best Practices, News, Resources, Teaching, Technology Trends, Tips, Web Tools

I recently listened to an episode of Derek Bruff’s Intentional Teaching podcast about an AI teaching fellows program integrated into a writing course at Boston

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Encouraging student curiosity

July 23, 2024 Lindsay Vreeland Teaching, Tips

When students show curiosity towards a course topic, they become more engaged and interested in learning. This curiosity also boosts their motivation, reduces discouragement from

Facilitating discussions online

June 10, 2020 Amanda Hirsch Best Practices, Newsletter, Teaching, Tips

Many tools are available to facilitate discussions and engagement in your online courses, but what are some techniques you could use to engage students in

Engaging and Communicating with Generation Z

October 23, 2019 Amanda Hirsch Best Practices, Newsletter, Teaching

The last cohort of Millennial college students has graduated, and the oldest in Generation Z have replaced them. Born roughly from 1997 through 2012, Generation Z are the most racially and