UCITE
October 10, 2018
It can be difficult to know how to calibrate a course before the semester begins, as the group dynamic combinations of any given class cohort are infinite. As mid-term approaches, it may be time to take stock. Are things going as you planned? Did you schedule too much reading? Have you omitted…
October 10, 2018
The University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education will offer a Graduate Student Professional Development and Learning Seminar series during fall 2018. Diana Driscoll, instructor in the Department of Physics, will open the series with a presentation titled “Instructing in the…
October 03, 2018
It is well known that Kelvin Smith Library provides books, articles and other resources to support research for faculty and students. However, many are not as familiar with the library’s potential to transform students’ classroom experiences. As a central campus hub for research and learning,…
September 25, 2018
Mobile technologies (smart phones, tablets, wearables, etc.) are becoming ever present in our lives. While students may rely heavily on mobile technologies to manage their personal lives, they may not think about how to incorporate them effectively into their learning. CWRU is exploring ways to…
September 19, 2018
Culture shock takes many forms, and some APP students suffer its affects. However, it is not always apparent that the symptoms students present are due to culture shock. Faculty may notice students have decreased class attendance, a decline in work quality or seem more…
September 13, 2018
The University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education (UCITE) will offer a session titled “Engaging Students with Special Needs: Understanding Course Accommodations and Modifications.” Led by Eboni Porter, assistant director of disability resources, this session will cover classroom…
September 11, 2018
The University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education’s Spoken English Programs will offer a seminar in culture and communication beginning Sept. 14. This free, six-week course on culture and communication allows students to learn more about American culture and compare cultures and…
September 05, 2018
Identifiers such as name, gender and personal pronouns are core factors to many students’ sense of self. The newest update to the Student Information System (SIS) includes fields for students to indicate personal pronouns, prefixes and gender. In light of the update, the University Center for…
June 08, 2018
The Spoken English Programs, through University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education (UCITE), will again offer two seminars over the summer: Communication and Culture as well as Advanced Fluency. These seminars will be free and open to all students.
About the Culture and Communication…
May 18, 2018
The National Science Foundation (NSF) and Howard Hughes Medical Institute will host a Mobile Summer Institute (MoSI) on Undergraduate STEM Education from Monday, Aug. 6, through Friday, Aug. 10, at APP. University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education (UCITE)…