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Teaching Resources and Strategies Guides

CTL: The Faculty Development Center strives to stay apprised of pedagogy trends and research (SoTL) to continue strengthening an inclusive learner-based culture at WSU. Within the categories below are curated resources to promote teaching strategies that cultivate intentional learning environments. Each list includes resources that prioritize evidence-based methods. We encourage faculty to try "one new thing!" Contact cteachlearn@worcester.edu to discuss your experiences or contribute a favorite resource.

Active Learning
Alternative Grading
Andragogy/Adult Learners
Blackboard Ultra System Resources
ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence in Higher Ed
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Teaching Practices
Formative Assessment
Metacognition
Student Groupwork
Trauma-Informed Pedagogy

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Friday's Choice Teaching Resources

Hand selected by CTL: The Faculty Development Center! Throughout the year, CTL spotlights resources for faculty via Instagram. What do you have in your teaching toolkit? Is there a go-to resource that you think other faculty would appreciate? Let the team know and we'll share it out! *If there is no link to the image, the items will be located in the CTL, Sullivan 117!
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Currents in Teaching and Learning

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Podcast: Lecture Breakers

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Instructional Moves: Building Community

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Using Mandalas to Practice Gratitude and Mindfulness

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Mobile Whiteboard on Wheels

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Podcast: Equity and Social Justice in STEM Education

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NFCDD Webinar-AI in Academia

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Bananagrams, Snakes and Ladders, Jenga, Dominos, Magnetic Poetry, Dice: Games for Engagement

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Metacognition -University of Colorado

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"What Inclusive Instructors Do" by Addy, Dube, Mitchell, and SoRelle

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Faculty Factory Podcasts

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FreeEd Tools to Spark Student Engagement

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Faculty Mentoring Community

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Create Engaging Instructional Videos from Edutopia

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Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture "Searchable Museum"

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“Antiracism and Universal Design for Learning” by Andratesha Fritzgerald

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ChatGPT and Higher Ed

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NCFDD Webinar-Indigenous Time Management

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Gallery Walk

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"Small Teaching" by Dr. James Lang

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Active Learning Library

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Polling Websites: Poll Everywhere and Mentimeter

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NCFDD Institutional Member

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CTL Whiteboards

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Contact CTL: The Faculty Development Center
Sullivan Academic Center
Suite S-117
cteachlearn@worcester.edu
508-929-8796