2023 Celebrating Excellence: Taking PRIDE in Our Teaching

Hubert Izienicki, Associate Professor of Sociology

This presentation explores the uses of the syllabus quiz beyond testing course policies and procedures. The syllabus quiz can help instructors predict how well the students will do in a course overall and if they are going to pass it at all. During the presentation, I will show you how you can use it in your own courses.

Neeti Parashar, Professor of Physics

Students come with a preconceived notion that their physics professor will be smart, snobbish, and perhaps intimidating. Unquestionably the hardest subject, their fears are justified. I shall talk about how I broke that barrier with my students.

John Durocher, Nils K. Nelson Endowed Professor of Integrative Human Health

This presentation will cover how to make the first day of class more than a “boring syllabus day.” I will briefly outline the importance of including the instructor’s background, specific tips for student success, and my recent use of the syllabus recon.

Dianne Hoekstra, Clinical Assistant Professor Several semesters ago I implemented collaborative quizzing. I had previously used MINI quizzes to encourage students to keep current with course content between the high stakes modular quizzes. This new collaborative format involved the conversion of the on-line MINI quizzes to paper quizzes. Questions are intentionally difficult and portray a variety of question types, i.e. select all that apply, short answer with math calculations, and prioritization. During the collaboration period, I circulate to encourage discussion. Collaborative quizzing fosters deliberation and communication within a group. Surprisingly, the entire class attained 100% on a collaborative quiz only once.

Rhon Teruelle, Assistant Professor of Mass Communication and Social Media

This is a collaborative group activity that reviews what the students have learned. Using the dice for levity, a "roller" from each group will roll the dice. The resulting number will correspond to the number of points that they have to articulate drawing from what they have learned, what they found interesting, or something that they already knew but was reinforced by the lesson. This end of class activity is designed to enhance active learning.

Ying Luo, Associate Professor of Computer Information Technology

Learning often requires us to leave our comfort zones, which can be uncomfortable and even feel dangerous. In the classroom, it is vital that students feel safe and respected while expressing themselves. Simultaneously, they should be encouraged to engage in challenging discussions or activities without fear of judgment or ridicule. It's crucial to strike a balance between providing a sense of security and encouraging individuals to explore beyond their comfort zones. In this 5-minute presentation, I will share my teaching strategies for creating such a conducive atmosphere for meaningful learning and both individual and collective growth. 

Farai Gombedza, Assistant Professor of Chemistry

In this session we will demonstrate how Otter AI, a transcription and note-taking assistive tool powered by artificial intelligence (AI), was utilized to automatically generate notes from general chemistry lecture presentations. Otter AI captures audio from lecture presentations and transcribes it to text- notes, improving the accuracy of recorded information. We will discuss the effectiveness of the software in improving the accuracy of recorded information.

Michelle Spaulding, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences

Education activities with tactile components representing abstract concepts are common in K-12 science classrooms. However, this strategy often vanishes in higher level education. The cells of our active immune system must be screened so only functional ones that will not attack our own body tissues are released. Students often report feeling like they do not understand the concept. I have developed a hands-on exercise to explore these concepts via laminated paper cut outs accompanied by a series of simple questions. This activity only takes about 10 to 15 minutes, but has greatly increased student confidence and performance on related examinations.

David Pratt, Associate Professor of Education

Discover the simplicity and speed of screen recording for presentations to your students, or empower your students to record their own screens! Uncover the free recording capabilities of SCREENPAL and explore countless ways to enhance your teaching or let your students demonstrate their knowledge.

Outstanding Teacher Award Recipient

College of Business TIP Winner

College of Business TIP Winner

College of Engineering and Sciences TIP Winner

College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences TIP Winner

College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences TIP Winner

College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences TIP Winner

College of Nursin TIP Winner

College of Technology TIP Winner

College of Technology TIP Winner

Brightspace Innovation Grant Recipient Incorporating Innovative Social and Emotional Learning Components in Brightspace

First-Gen Pride Microgrant Recipient The ACUE-inspired 1st gen project: the reciprocal interview reinvented and other inspired teaching techniques for success in first-year experience and beyond

First-Gen Pride Microgrant Recipient The ACUE-inspired 1st gen project: the reciprocal interview reinvented and other inspired teaching techniques for success in first-year experience and beyond

First-Gen Pride Microgrant Recipient The ACUE-inspired 1st gen project: the reciprocal interview reinvented and other inspired teaching techniques for success in first-year experience and beyond

First-Gen Pride Microgrant Recipient Pathways to Success: First-Generation College Students’ Outcomes in a Regional University

First-Gen Pride Microgrant Recipient Fostering Belongingness Among First-Generation College Students in a First-Year Experience Course

First-Gen Pride Microgrant Recipient Empowering Dreamers:  Supporting First-Generation College Students’ Successful Entry into Teacher Education

First-Gen Pride Microgrant Recipient Empowering Dreamers:  Supporting First-Generation College Students’ Successful Entry into Teacher Education

First-Gen Pride Microgrant Recipient Inclusive Syllabus Review: Language to Support First Generation Students

First-Gen Pride Microgrant Recipient Inclusive Syllabus Review: Language to Support First Generation Students AND Construction Engineering and Management Technology First-Generation Industry Immersion and Support Program (CEMT-FGIISP)

First-Gen Pride Microgrant Recipient Construction Engineering and Management Technology First-Generation Industry Immersion and Support Program (CEMT-FGIISP)

First-Gen Pride Microgrant Recipient Construction Engineering and Management Technology First-Generation Industry Immersion and Support Program (CEMT-FGIISP)

New ACUE Teaching Fellow

New ACUE Teaching Fellow

New ACUE Teaching Fellow

New ACUE Teaching Fellow

New ACUE Teaching Fellow

New ACUE Teaching Fellow

New ACUE Teaching Fellow

New ACUE Teaching Fellow

New ACUE Teaching Fellow

New ACUE Teaching Fellow

New ACUE Teaching Fellow

New ACUE Teaching Fellow

New ACUE Teaching Fellow

New ACUE Teaching Fellow

New ACUE Teaching Fellow

New ACUE Teaching Fellow

New ACUE Teaching Fellow

Midwest SoTL Conference Travel Grant Recipient The Reciprocal Interview Reinvented: How to Artfully Begin Week One

Midwest SoTL Conference Travel Grant Recipient Increasing Students' Metacognition and Performance through Exam Wrappers

Midwest SoTL Conference Travel Grant Recipient ChatGPT and Moonbeam: AI in an Upper Level Chemistry

Midwest SoTL Conference Travel Grant Recipient Collaborative Quizzing: Active learning? Deliberation? Communication? Or all the above?

Midwest SoTL Conference Travel Grant Recipient Is 3 Better than 1?: Team-teaching an Interdisciplinary Course

Midwest SoTL Conference Travel Grant Recipient Promoting Student Engagement in Class Discussions Through Active Listening

Midwest SoTL Conference Travel Grant Recipient Driving Change with Inclusive and Equitable Syllabi in Undergraduate Nursing AND The Power of Your Name

Midwest SoTL Conference Travel Grant Recipient Is 3 Better than 1?: Team-teaching an Interdisciplinary Course

Midwest SoTL Conference Travel Grant Recipient What We are Still Learning... Social Emotional Learning Strategies for College AND Cultivating Attention: Exploring Six Strategies for Maintaining Student Focus AND Building Student Engagement and Community With Flip

Midwest SoTL Conference Travel Grant Recipient What We are Still Learning... Social Emotional Learning Strategies for College

Midwest SoTL Conference Travel Grant Recipient Is 3 Better than 1?: Team-teaching an Interdisciplinary Course

Midwest SoTL Conference Travel Grant Recipient Driving Change with Inclusive and Equitable Syllabi in Undergraduate Nursing AND The Power of Your Name

Pedagogy Circle Organizer

Book Club Facilitator - Make it Stick

Book Club Facilitator - Make it Stick

Workshop Facilitator - Beyond the Syllabus

Workshop Facilitator - How to Start the Semester Artfully

Workshop Facilitator - How to Start the Semester Artfully

Workshop Facilitator - How to Start the Semester Artfully

Lightning Round Presenter

Lightning Round Presenter

Lightning Round Presenter

Lightning Round Presenter

Lightning Round Presenter

Lightning Round Presenter

Lightning Round Presenter

Lightning Round Presenter

Lightning Round Presenter