Preparing for Fall 2021: Incoming Science Student Inquiries and Community Conversations
As the fall semester rapidly approaches, McGill’s newest members – incoming students – gear up for the academic year toContinue Reading
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Remote Learning Assistants Help Instructors and Students Adapt to the Remote Delivery of Courses
McGill University hired 169 students to work as Remote Learning Assistants (RLAs) for the Fall 2020 semester, new technical supportContinue Reading
Teaching for Learning Blog: Reader Survey
The Teaching for Learning blog hosted by McGill University’s Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) addresses what matters in higher education,Continue Reading
Teaching for anxiety
In a 2017 mental health survey of the Faculty of Law, 89% of students reported having experienced psychological and physicalContinue Reading
I came upon a student in distress
One afternoon last fall, I went to the washroom in the McLennan Library. Unexpectedly, I heard sobbing coming from oneContinue Reading
Students are strategic (Part 2/3): A student talks to a prof about assignments
Have you ever wondered what students look for when they read a course outline? What do they think about theContinue Reading
Students are strategic (Part 1/3): A student has concerns about assignments
Have you ever wondered what students look for when they read a course outline? What do they think about theContinue Reading
Pedagogy x support: An up-and-coming collab in the classroom
The passing of a family member and brief hospital admission marked my first two months at McGill. (Please keep reading,Continue Reading
Getting students to take responsibility for learning
Maryellen Weimer from Faculty Focus published a short article on “Getting Students to Take Responsibility for Learning” on their blog.Continue Reading
Active learning in large classes: a gallery ‘walk’ with a 100 students
Active learning in large classrooms is difficult but not impossible – here is one example of an active learning techniqueContinue Reading
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