What’s Going on When Students Tune Out? Have you ever felt like your students were bored in class? When students seem disengaged, it’s natural to wonder whether we might be boring them. We might even assume the material under discussion is not challenging enough to be interesting, which could lead us to speed up the […]

Why Sleep Is Important for Learning Have you noticed students missing from your courses, or seeming more anxious or exhausted when they do attend? Both graduate and undergraduate students have mentioned recently that this is a very busy time of the semester. They have midterm exams and projects, and competing demands for their time and […]

What Will Students Learn From Feedback? If you want to get good at playing golf, you probably already know that watching great golfers play won’t be enough. You’ll need to practice golfing yourself in order to develop your skills, and your practice will be much more fruitful if you have guidance and feedback from an […]

How Will We Know Whether Students Are Getting Back on Track? We hope you and your loved ones near and far stayed safe during and after Hurricane Ian. We are grateful for your flexibility and your care for your students during the cancellations and as we resumed classes this week. As the Provost has reminded […]