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A free, online newsletter and podcast dedicated to effective teaching strategies for the college classroom. Mentions and retweets don't equal endorsements.
Madison, WI
Joined April 2009
Celebrating faculty strengths and differences isn’t just nice—it’s essential for thriving academia. Read the full article here: https://t.co/d2NUZDux4m
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Day 1 can be tough for students and instructors alike. This article reflects on returning to the classroom as a first-year student and shares insights that can help faculty better support students through anxiety, confidence challenges. https://t.co/g0DEOvgSC8
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As generative AI becomes more powerful, assignment design matters more than ever. Read the full article here: https://t.co/X7Xvzq9z7N
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Learning and using students’ names may seem simple, but research shows it can significantly boost engagement, belonging, and motivation. Discover how this small practice can make a meaningful impact on student success. Read the full article here: https://t.co/CuWWa1opoM
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How do you help students thrive in a fast-paced, content-heavy course? This article explores practical scaffolding strategies that support self-directed learning while helping students effectively use the resources around them. Read the full article: https://t.co/mgD5s3ROdJ
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New Free Faculty Focus Report: AI and Academia—Practical Strategies for Today’s Educators 🤖📘 Looking for practical, human-centered ways to use AI in your teaching? Read the full report here: https://t.co/lntgR7GHfR
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Reimagining Education through Ritual and Beauty 🌍✨ This powerful reflection explores how ritual, beauty, and Indigenous ways of knowing can reshape education and deepen community in the classroom. Read the full article here: https://t.co/bGltKnZXkd
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Happy New Year from Faculty Focus! 🎉📚 As we welcome a new year, we celebrate the dedication, curiosity, and impact of educators everywhere. Here’s to fresh ideas, meaningful learning, and continued growth in the year ahead. #FacultyFocus #HappyNewYear
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Faculty Scholarship: First Steps and Advice for Publishing 🎓✍️ Publishing can feel overwhelming, especially early in your academic career but it doesn’t have to be. Read the full article here: https://t.co/aL6Mqz2aU0
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A Professor’s Framework for Meaningful, Joyful, and Sustainable Work ☕🌱 Showing up fully for students starts with caring for yourself. Read the full article here: https://t.co/FWXafIGIge
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Happy Holidays from Faculty Focus! 🎄✨ Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with rest, reflection, and renewed inspiration for the year ahead. Thank you for being part of our community of educators, here’s to continued learning and growth in the new year.
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The Art of Ending Well 🏁✨ How a course ends can be just as meaningful as how it begins. Thoughtfully designed endings help students reflect, find closure, and carry the impact of learning beyond the final exam. Read the full article here: https://t.co/PdUH6evEPu
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Lessons Learned from Students Using AI Inappropriately in My Class 🤖📘 Generative AI is changing how students learn and how instructors teach. Read the full article here: https://t.co/Y1aQaR8Fe5
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🌍What if education truly lived up to its promise as the great equalizer? This article explores how equity, innovation, and collaboration can reshape learning to ensure all students have access to meaningful, high-quality educational experiences. 👉 https://t.co/Tf0AuUDJjH
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Building Your Teaching Mind Budget 🌱🧠 Teaching can be mentally exhausting, but investing in yourself through conferences, collaboration, and reflection can recharge your energy and enhance your teaching practice. Read the full article here: https://t.co/n1EKcSr4Yk
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Hearing Your Student Evaluations Differently 🎶📊 Todd Conaway explores creative ways to experience evaluations, like turning survey results into songs or AI-generated podcasts, offering a fresh perspective on course improvement and reflection Read more: https://t.co/kRs2ck6L83
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The Final Stretch: Designing a Meaningful Course Ending 🎓✨ The last weeks of a course are more than just wrapping up assignments, they’re a chance to deepen learning, foster reflection, and leave students with a lasting sense of accomplishment. 👉 https://t.co/nOkm3pFgst
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AI in Academic Publishing: Disruption or Evolution? 🤖📚 Artificial Intelligence is reshaping academic publishing from drafting manuscripts to peer review. But is it a disruptive force or a natural evolution in research? Read the full article here: https://t.co/eDrdCzVsbN
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🧱 In their latest Faculty Focus article, Michael J. Brakel, RN-BC, and Dr. Julia VanderMolen, CHES®, share how game-based learning, specifically Lego® Serious Play®—helped nurses build stronger skills through hands-on collaboration. 👉 https://t.co/Oe1Y2TydyB
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🌟 What truly improves teaching quality? Workshops and sign-ins only tell part of the story. At Amity University Dubai, a new points-based Faculty Development Index (FDI) is transforming how instructors grow. 👉 Read the full article: https://t.co/eiYYELFKQ4
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