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“Flipped” Perspectives on Teaching
Author: Dorothy M. Huang Date: June 4, 2023 Much of the rhetoric around teaching communities is often centered around the question of how to enhance the students’ learning experience. As instructors, we focus much of our attention on what we can offer students....
Is the Flipped Classroom Model Suitable for Coding Courses?
Author: Helena Garia Escudero Date: August 27, 2023 The flipped classroom model is an instructional approach that reverses the traditional order of learning activities. In a typical classroom, students listen to lectures and receive direct instruction from the...
Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies in Undergraduate Psychology Classes
Author: Peiyi Wang, M.A. Date: November 5, 2021 Evidence continues to mount that undergraduate students are not learning what they need to succeed in academic environments, the industry, and life (Dunn et al., 2013). Furthermore, critical thinking and...
How Flipped Classrooms Can Heal Political Science Classrooms Broken Heart
Author: Geidy Mendez, Ph.D. Candidate in Political Science As a political science undergraduate student, I quickly realized that political science classrooms did not bring me much joy. Maybe it was because as a first-generation college student, I had not been aware...
Using Discord in University Classrooms: Overview and Guidelines
Author: Boyun Kim The switch to remote teaching due to COVID-19 brought about the rise of many tools. Discord, used primarily for gaming functions, increasingly began to be used by students for classes. As instructors, many of us remember students in Zoom chats...
Pedagogy Wellness Techniques to Manage Post Covid-impact
Author: Elizabeth Massena Department: Spanish & Portuguese June 5, 2023 The pandemic has brought unprecedented stress to students and faculty across the world. Even though the Covid-19 pandemic is over, students are still dealing with its effects, such...
Gamifying your Course: What to Consider
1. Choices. In games, there is often an element of choice. What character do you want to play? What quests do you want to undertake? What are the different paths to completion? When gamifying a course, consider adding options for students to choose, such as...
Get Ready for UCI Teach Day 2023!
On Thursday, September 21, 2023, the UCI Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation (DTEI) will host the first-ever UCI Teach Day. UCI Teach Day is a free, day-long celebration for UC Irvine faculty, staff, and graduate students who strive to foster a culture...
ChatGPT FAQs 6 Months In: A Campuswide Message from OVPTL and the Campus Writing & Communication Coordinator
This message is designed for instructors of undergraduate writing at UC Irvine (UCI), not primarily for students, staff, or field experts. It is distilled from conversations and projects happening on campus and beyond. If you...