October 2010

Appropriately using copyrighted material in your class may well be easier than you think. In the lead article, William Cross provides tips for teaching with images. Also in this issue: a review of a book pertaining to rubrics. If you desire assistance in creating grading rubrics, please feel free to contact a CFE instructional designer.

Archived Documents

Articles

January 2010. Considerations for a Successful first day of class

February 2010. E-Learning Tools To Enhance Student Learning Outside of Class: From Course Web Sites to Student-Produced Multimedia

March 2010. Mid-Semester Reports

April 2010. The last day of class

September 2010. The First Day of Class: Learning Names

Book review

January 2010. Davis, Barbara Gross. (2009). Tools for Teaching (2nd ed.).

February 2010. Garrison, R. D., & Vaughan, N.D. (2008). Blended learning in higher education: Framework, principles, and guidelines.

March 2010. Barkley, E. F., Cross, K.P., & Major, C.H. (2005). Collaborative learning techniques: A handbook for college faculty.

April 2010.Reynolds, G. (2010). Presentation Zen Design: Simple Design Principles and Techniques to Enhance Your Presentations

September 2010. Why don't students like school? : A cognitive scientist answers questions about how the mind works and what it means for your classroom.